During acute hyperventilation, which of the following occurs?

pH becomes alkalotic - PaCO2 becomes below normal

What physiologic response occurs with hyperventilation?

The pH becomes alkalotic and the PaCO2 is reduced.

Which of the following is a "closed" ended question?

Have you had this chest pain before?

What is the main objective (Purpose) of a patient interview?

To be able to gather subjective data from the patient.

The most common sequence for the physical examination of the chest includes:

Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation

The most common sequence for the physical examination of the chest includes:

Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation

For a successful interview, the respiratory therapist must:

Be an active listener and show genuine concern.

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1
A patient experiencing centrally located chest pain is most likely experiencing:
Heart burn / indigestion
A pneumothroax
Myocardial ischemia
A rib fracture
2
During acute hyperventilation, which of the following occurs?
pH becomes acidotic - PaCO2 becomes below normal
The pH stays normal - PaCO2 becomes below normal.
pH becomes alkalotic - PaCO2 becomes above normal
pH becomes alkalotic - PaCO2 becomes below normal
3
The blood pressure below represents "hypotension."
100/80
80/50
130/90
140/20
4
What physiologic response occurs with hyperventilation?
The pH becomes acidic and the PaCO2 is reduced.
The pH becomes alkalotic and the PaCO2 is reduced.
The pH remains normal and the PaCO2 is reduced.
The pH becomes alkalotic and the PaCO2 is elevated
5
What disease is associated with a "barrel chest?"
Heart Failure
Pleural effusion
Emphysema
Pneumonia
6
Which of the following is a "closed" ended question?
Tell me why you waited so long to call the doctor?
You look depressed today. Are you angry?
Have you had this chest pain before?
Tell me what you mean by "bad air?"
7
What is the main objective (Purpose) of a patient interview?
To gather objective data from the respiratory therapist.
To have enough data to fill out the electronic patient form.
To be able to gather subjective data from the patient.
To be able to obtain valuable insurance information.
8
Blunting of the costophrenic angles on a chest x-ray suggests:
This is an underexposed chest film.
Lung cancer
Pleural fluid
The patient did not take a deep enough breath
9
For most chest x-rays studies, what is usually done?
A pulse oximeter check is always done prior to the exam.
The patient is told to hold their breath for 40 seconds.
A full exhalation
A full inspiration
10
An SpO2 of 87% would indicate:
Mild hypoxemia
Moderate hypoxemia
Normal PaO2
Severe hypoxemia
11
The interview technique called "silence" is used:
To prompt the patient to ask a question.
To allow a patient to review his or her history.
After an open-ended question
After a direct question.
12
Your 50 year-old patient has a heart rate of 120 BPM. How should this be interpreted?
Within normal limits
Tachycardia
The patient should undergo an emergency cardio-version.
Bradycardia
13
Bronchial breath sounds are likely heard in which of the following pathological conditions?
(1) Alveolar consolidation
(3) 1 only
(2) Atelectasis
(4) 1 and 2 are correct
14
The heart shadow on a chest film will show up larger that normal on a:
AP film
Right lateral film
PA film
Left lateral film
15
The most common sequence for the physical examination of the chest includes:
Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation
Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
Percussion, Auscultation, Palpation, Inspection
Auscultation, percussion, palpation, Inspection
16
Tachypnea may be the result of:
Sedation and Fever
Hypoxemia and Fever
None of the above are correct.
Hypothermia and sedation
17
A patient has been smoking 3 packs of cigarettes for 20 years. What is his pack year history?
60 pack years
20 pack years
90 pack years
30 pack years
18
Blood-streaked mucus describes:
Hematemesis
Hemoptysis
Hemolysis
Hemostasis
19
The average adult heart rate below reflects "bradycardia."
75 BPM
50 BPM
80 BPM
70 BPM
20
Which of the following is associated with digital clubbing?
All are correct.
Local hypoxia
Arterial hypoxemia
Chronic infection of the lungs
21
You patient states that they have been smoking 2 packs of cigarettes for the past 40 years.
This is a 40 pack year smoker
This is a 60 pack year smoker
This is an 80 pack year smoker
This is a 50 pack year smoker
22
Using open-ended questions is generally used to:
Introduce a new subject area.
Gather information when a patient introduces a new topic.
Begin the interview process
All are correct
23
The most common sequence for the physical examination of the chest includes:
Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
Percussion, Palpation, Auscultation, inspection
Palpation, Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion
Auscultation, Inspection, Percussion, Palpation
24
For a successful interview, the respiratory therapist must:
Provide leading questions
Reassure the patient
Be an active listener and show genuine concern.
Use mostly open ended questions.
25
Wheezing is:
All are correct.
Generally auscultated during inspiration
Produced by bronchospasm
A cardinal finding of bronchial asthma

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REST 223 - Exam 1 Review

25 termsStudBud Administration74 plays

REST 223 - Exam 1 Review

Flashcards25 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 25

Answers

1
A patient experiencing centrally located chest pain is most likely experiencing:
Heart burn / indigestion
A pneumothroax
Myocardial ischemia
A rib fracture
2
During acute hyperventilation, which of the following occurs?
pH becomes acidotic - PaCO2 becomes below normal
The pH stays normal - PaCO2 becomes below normal.
pH becomes alkalotic - PaCO2 becomes above normal
pH becomes alkalotic - PaCO2 becomes below normal
3
The blood pressure below represents "hypotension."
100/80
80/50
130/90
140/20
4
What physiologic response occurs with hyperventilation?
The pH becomes acidic and the PaCO2 is reduced.
The pH becomes alkalotic and the PaCO2 is reduced.
The pH remains normal and the PaCO2 is reduced.
The pH becomes alkalotic and the PaCO2 is elevated
5
What disease is associated with a "barrel chest?"
Heart Failure
Pleural effusion
Emphysema
Pneumonia
6
Which of the following is a "closed" ended question?
Tell me why you waited so long to call the doctor?
You look depressed today. Are you angry?
Have you had this chest pain before?
Tell me what you mean by "bad air?"
7
What is the main objective (Purpose) of a patient interview?
To gather objective data from the respiratory therapist.
To have enough data to fill out the electronic patient form.
To be able to gather subjective data from the patient.
To be able to obtain valuable insurance information.
8
Blunting of the costophrenic angles on a chest x-ray suggests:
This is an underexposed chest film.
Lung cancer
Pleural fluid
The patient did not take a deep enough breath
9
For most chest x-rays studies, what is usually done?
A pulse oximeter check is always done prior to the exam.
The patient is told to hold their breath for 40 seconds.
A full exhalation
A full inspiration
10
An SpO2 of 87% would indicate:
Mild hypoxemia
Moderate hypoxemia
Normal PaO2
Severe hypoxemia
11
The interview technique called "silence" is used:
To prompt the patient to ask a question.
To allow a patient to review his or her history.
After an open-ended question
After a direct question.
12
Your 50 year-old patient has a heart rate of 120 BPM. How should this be interpreted?
Within normal limits
Tachycardia
The patient should undergo an emergency cardio-version.
Bradycardia
13
Bronchial breath sounds are likely heard in which of the following pathological conditions?
(1) Alveolar consolidation
(3) 1 only
(2) Atelectasis
(4) 1 and 2 are correct
14
The heart shadow on a chest film will show up larger that normal on a:
AP film
Right lateral film
PA film
Left lateral film
15
The most common sequence for the physical examination of the chest includes:
Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation
Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
Percussion, Auscultation, Palpation, Inspection
Auscultation, percussion, palpation, Inspection
16
Tachypnea may be the result of:
Sedation and Fever
Hypoxemia and Fever
None of the above are correct.
Hypothermia and sedation
17
A patient has been smoking 3 packs of cigarettes for 20 years. What is his pack year history?
60 pack years
20 pack years
90 pack years
30 pack years
18
Blood-streaked mucus describes:
Hematemesis
Hemoptysis
Hemolysis
Hemostasis
19
The average adult heart rate below reflects "bradycardia."
75 BPM
50 BPM
80 BPM
70 BPM
20
Which of the following is associated with digital clubbing?
All are correct.
Local hypoxia
Arterial hypoxemia
Chronic infection of the lungs
21
You patient states that they have been smoking 2 packs of cigarettes for the past 40 years.
This is a 40 pack year smoker
This is a 60 pack year smoker
This is an 80 pack year smoker
This is a 50 pack year smoker
22
Using open-ended questions is generally used to:
Introduce a new subject area.
Gather information when a patient introduces a new topic.
Begin the interview process
All are correct
23
The most common sequence for the physical examination of the chest includes:
Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
Percussion, Palpation, Auscultation, inspection
Palpation, Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion
Auscultation, Inspection, Percussion, Palpation
24
For a successful interview, the respiratory therapist must:
Provide leading questions
Reassure the patient
Be an active listener and show genuine concern.
Use mostly open ended questions.
25
Wheezing is:
All are correct.
Generally auscultated during inspiration
Produced by bronchospasm
A cardinal finding of bronchial asthma