Respiratory Care in Clinical Nursing Quiz

Test your knowledge on respiratory system functions, diseases, and treatments with this pulmonology quiz. Find out if you're up-to-date on clinical nursing practices.

#1

Which of the following is a primary function of the respiratory system?

Transporting oxygen to cells
Filtering blood
Regulating body temperature
Producing hormones
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#2

What is the term for the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs?

Alveoli
Bronchi
Trachea
Diaphragm
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#3

What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult at rest?

10-15 breaths per minute
20-30 breaths per minute
40-50 breaths per minute
60-70 breaths per minute
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#4

Which respiratory condition is characterized by the permanent enlargement of air sacs in the lungs?

Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Emphysema
Tuberculosis
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#5

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of respiratory distress?

Cyanosis
Bradycardia
Tachypnea
Use of accessory muscles
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#6

Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes, leading to difficulty breathing?

Asthma
Emphysema
Pneumonia
Lung cancer
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#7

What is the medical term for the cessation of breathing during sleep?

Dyspnea
Apnea
Hypoxia
Tachypnea
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#8

What is the term for the process of gas exchange in the lungs?

Respiration
Perfusion
Ventilation
Diffusion
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#9

Which of the following respiratory diseases is caused by exposure to asbestos?

Cystic fibrosis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Pneumoconiosis
Asbestosis
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#10

Which respiratory disorder is characterized by the sudden onset of fever, chills, productive cough, and chest pain?

Pneumothorax
Pleurisy
Pneumonia
Tuberculosis
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#11

Which of the following is NOT a method of oxygen delivery used in respiratory therapy?

Nasal cannula
Endotracheal tube
CPAP machine
Intravenous injection
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#12

What is the primary goal of oxygen therapy?

To increase blood pressure
To decrease heart rate
To improve oxygen delivery to tissues
To reduce respiratory rate
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#13

Which of the following respiratory treatments involves administering medication directly into the lungs?

Inhalation therapy
Nebulization
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Bronchoscopy
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#14

Which of the following is a complication of prolonged mechanical ventilation?

Hypoxemia
Hypotension
Pneumonia
Hypothermia
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#15

What is the term for the process of removing carbon dioxide from the blood and replacing it with oxygen?

Ventilation
Perfusion
Respiration
Diffusion
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