#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of respiratory distress?
Nasal flaring
ExplanationNasal flaring is a common symptom indicating respiratory distress.
#2
What is the primary purpose of assessing respiratory rate?
To evaluate breathing pattern
ExplanationAssessing respiratory rate helps evaluate the breathing pattern.
#3
Which of the following is not a component of the respiratory assessment?
Measuring temperature
ExplanationMeasuring temperature is not a component of respiratory assessment.
#4
Which of the following is a common nursing intervention for promoting airway clearance in patients with respiratory conditions?
Encouraging coughing and deep breathing
ExplanationEncouraging coughing and deep breathing helps promote airway clearance.
#5
Which of the following is a common assessment finding in a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
Hypoxemia
ExplanationHypoxemia is a common finding in patients with ARDS.
#6
Which of the following conditions is characterized by the sudden onset of fever, chills, productive cough, and pleuritic chest pain?
Pneumonia
ExplanationPneumonia presents with sudden fever, chills, cough, and pleuritic chest pain.
#7
Which lung sound is often associated with pneumonia?
Crackles
ExplanationCrackles are often heard in the lungs of patients with pneumonia.
#8
What does PFT stand for in respiratory assessment?
Pulmonary Function Test
ExplanationPFT stands for Pulmonary Function Test in respiratory assessment.
#9
What is the term for a sudden cessation of airflow through the nose and mouth lasting 10 seconds or more during sleep?
Sleep apnea
ExplanationSleep apnea refers to the sudden cessation of airflow during sleep.
#10
Which of the following is a priority intervention for a patient experiencing respiratory distress?
Providing oxygen therapy
ExplanationProviding oxygen therapy is a priority intervention for respiratory distress.
#11
Which of the following conditions is characterized by the inflammation of the bronchial tubes?
Bronchitis
ExplanationBronchitis is characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes.
#12
What is the term for the measurement of the volume of air that can be forcefully exhaled after a maximal inhalation?
Forced vital capacity (FVC)
ExplanationForced vital capacity (FVC) measures forcefully exhaled air volume after maximal inhalation.
#13
In which condition would you expect to find digital clubbing as a physical finding?
Cystic fibrosis
ExplanationDigital clubbing is often found in patients with cystic fibrosis.
#14
What is the term for a sudden, audible, high-pitched inspiratory sound often associated with upper airway obstruction?
Stridor
ExplanationStridor is a high-pitched sound associated with upper airway obstruction.
#15
Which of the following conditions is characterized by the irreversible destruction of alveolar walls, leading to decreased lung elasticity?
Emphysema
ExplanationEmphysema is characterized by irreversible destruction of alveolar walls.
#16
Which of the following diagnostic tests measures the amount of air exhaled forcibly in one breath after a maximal inhalation and is often used in the assessment of obstructive lung diseases?
Spirometry
ExplanationSpirometry measures forced exhalation and helps assess obstructive lung diseases.
#17
Which of the following conditions is characterized by a chronic cough with production of thick, tenacious mucus?
Chronic bronchitis
ExplanationChronic bronchitis involves a chronic cough with thick mucus production.