#1
Which of the following is an essential step in airway management?
Administering pain medication
Ensuring proper hydration
Maintaining an open airway
Performing chest compressions
#2
What is the primary purpose of a nasopharyngeal airway?
To deliver inhaled medications
To maintain an open airway in unconscious patients
To measure lung compliance
To administer pain relief
#3
What is the purpose of a nebulizer in respiratory care?
To deliver inhaled medications in aerosolized form
To measure lung compliance
To monitor blood pressure
To administer intravenous medications
#4
Which of the following is a potential complication of endotracheal intubation?
Increased oxygen saturation
Aspiration of gastric contents
Reduced heart rate
Improved lung compliance
#5
What is the purpose of a high-flow nasal cannula in respiratory care?
To administer inhaled medications
To deliver a high concentration of oxygen with humidification
To measure lung compliance
To monitor blood pressure
#6
What is the primary goal of bag-valve-mask ventilation?
Administering inhaled medications
Providing positive pressure ventilation
Monitoring oxygen saturation
Measuring respiratory rate
#7
In respiratory care, what does the term 'PEEP' stand for?
Positive End-Expiratory Pressure
Post-Expiratory Exhalation Process
Pulmonary Edema Emergency Protocol
Peripheral Endocrine Excretion
#8
Which respiratory condition is characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways?
Pneumonia
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Pulmonary embolism
Atelectasis
#9
What does the term 'FiO2' represent in the context of respiratory care?
Fraction of Inhaled Oxygen
Flow-Induced Oxygenation
Forced Inspiratory Oxygen
Functional Inhalation Output
#10
Which respiratory parameter is measured by a spirometer?
Oxygen saturation
Respiratory rate
Peak expiratory flow rate
Pulse rate
#11
What is the primary function of the epiglottis in airway anatomy?
To filter and humidify inhaled air
To prevent food and liquid from entering the trachea
To regulate airflow during breathing
To generate vocal sounds
#12
Which device is commonly used to measure the oxygen saturation level in a patient?
Pulse oximeter
Spirometer
Ventilator
Nebulizer
#13
What is the purpose of intubation in airway management?
To administer intravenous medications
To secure and maintain a patent airway
To measure lung compliance
To monitor blood pressure
#14
In mechanical ventilation, what does the acronym 'ARDS' stand for?
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Airway Resistance and Decreased Saturation
Asynchronous Respiratory Delivery System
Alveolar Recruitment and Drainage System
#15
Which technique is commonly used for airway clearance in patients with cystic fibrosis?
Positive pressure ventilation
Postural drainage and percussion
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
Nebulization
#16
Which condition is characterized by the collapse of small airways and alveoli during expiration?
Atelectasis
Pneumonia
Emphysema
Pulmonary embolism
#17
What is the purpose of a chest physiotherapy vest in respiratory care?
To administer inhaled medications
To provide positive pressure ventilation
To assist with airway clearance through oscillations
To measure lung compliance