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1
The position that promotes optimal lung expansion
Standing
Supine
Semi-Fowlers
Orthopneic
2
Cold fingers may give an inaccurate O2 sat reading
False
True
3
Hemoglobin aids in
the transportation of O2 & CO2 around the circulatory system
clearing secretions in the airway
the insertion of chest tubes
detection of COPD
4
At the bedside of a pt with a tracheostomy, you should keep a chest tube that is one size smaller than the current one
False
True
5
hemoptysis is the expectoration of sputum that is
frothy
pus
bloody
stinky
6
on palpation, the trachea should be at midline
True
False
7
a cracking sensation on palpation with fingertip pressure is
wheezes
a friction rub
crepitus
crackles
8
To evacuate a hemothorax, chest tubes are placed at the
base only
apex only
3rd intercostal space
apex and the base
9
How should you position a patient who cannot sit up for a respiratory assessment?
orthopneic
Fowlers
prone
side-lying
10
In the first 72 hours, accidental decannulation is not considered a medical emergency
True
False
11
A throat culture is obtained using a cotton tipped applicator and swabbing of the pharynx
True
False
12
Older adults are at increased risk for respiratory disease because of what physiologic change in the respiratory system?
muscle reconditioning
increased cough reflex
loss of elasticity
decreased nerve sensation
13
The best time to collect sputum samples is after dinner
True
False
14
Patients who receive O2 concentrations of more than 50% for more than 24 hours may suffer lung damage
True
False
15
A pneumothorax is a leak of blood into the chest
False
True
16
What is the first action you should take if a chest tube gets dislodged within the first 72 hours?
give the patient their call bell
put it back
call for assistance while ventilating the patient with a bag and mask
encourage the patient to cough and deep breath
17
The indications for chest tubes are
pneumothorax, hemothorax, lung abssess, empyema, pleual effusion
excessive coughing
an O2 sat reading of 97%
chest trauma/injury
18
Care for a patient with a chest tube includes:
encouraging coughing and repositioning
keeping the collection chamber at or above the patient's chest level
clamping the tube while transporting the patient
removing the tube to clean it properly
19
Cuffed tubes prevent aspiration of secretions
True
False
20
Atelectasis is one of the most common respiratory complications after surgery
True
False
21
A simple mask is used for non-life-threatening conditions
False
True
22
The thoracic cavity is lined by the
muscle
pleural space
parietal pleura
peritoneum
23
Atelectasis is defined as
fluid in the pleural lining
inflammation of the lungs due to infection
a partial or complete collapse of the lung or a lobe of the lung
bleeding into the chest
24
Sputum that is colored yellow/green could indicate
TB
bronchial asthma
infection
cancer
25
The best time to collect sputum samples is after dinner
False
True
26
What are late signs of Hypoxia?
dry mucous membranes & blindess
skin irritation
cyanosis, confusion, bradypnea
respiratory distress & lung damage
27
Which statement is true about assessing chest tube problems?
the collection chamber should be at or above patient's chest level
water in suction control chamber should fluctuate with respirations
the chest tube should be inserted into the visceral pleura
always assess patient before the equipment
28
When suctioning a tracheostomy, suction only on the way out
False
True
29
A non-rebreather mask
is an electrically powered device that removes nitrogen from the air
delivers high flow O2
is used for pediatric patients
provides low flow O2
30
What are early signs of Hypoxia?
restlessness, pallor, hypertension
skin irritation, blindness
dry mucous membranes, apnea
confusion, cyanosis
31
What can shallow breathing cause?
hypoxia, atelectasis, pneumonia
osopharyngeal damage
less oxygen in the room
COPD, bradypnea, hypertension
32
A nasal cannula
is an electrically powered device that removes nitrogen from the air
delivers high flow O2
provides low flow O2
is used for pediatric patients
33
Oxygen should always be delivered at the lowest effective concentration for the shortest time possible
False
True
34
02 levels below 80% are considered life-threatening
True
False
35
An indwelling pleural catheter is used primarily for
chemical pleurodesis
reocccuring small air pockets
chronic pleural effusions
acute episodes of pneumothorax
36
Which statement about the Heimlich valve is true?
It lets air escape through a one-way valve
It's used to collect fluid
encourages coughing and deep breathing
fixes a hemothorax
37
Tidaling is
the most common respritory complications following surgery
something that acts as a 02 reservoir
pale skin
water in the water-seal chamber may rise and fall with respirations
38
Early manifestations of carbon monoxide poisoning include
diarrhea
edema
dizziness
pneumonia
39
Hypoxia is
the most effective way to clear secretions from the airway
the condition of not enough oxygen in the blood
a chronic lung disease
shallow breathing
