Respiratory Care in Nursing Quiz

Check your understanding of respiratory care with these quiz questions covering functions, conditions, and therapies. Test yourself now!

#1

Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?

Oxygenating blood
Regulating body temperature
Removing carbon dioxide
Maintaining acid-base balance
#2

What is the primary gas exchange unit in the lungs?

Alveolus
Bronchiole
Trachea
Pharynx
#3

Which of the following is NOT a type of respiratory therapy?

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
Nasal cannula
Thoracentesis
Endotracheal intubation
#4

What is the term for the process of breathing out air from the lungs?

Inhalation
Exhalation
Respiration
Ventilation
#5

Which respiratory condition involves the inflammation of the bronchial tubes?

Emphysema
Pneumonia
Bronchitis
Pleurisy
#6

What condition is characterized by the collapse of part or all of the lung?

Pneumothorax
Atelectasis
Emphysema
Bronchitis
#7

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

Bradypnea
Tachypnea
Dyspnea
Orthopnea
#8

Which of the following respiratory diseases is caused by inflammation and narrowing of the airways?

Pneumonia
Tuberculosis
Asthma
Lung cancer
#9

What is the medical term for difficulty breathing while lying flat?

Tachypnea
Orthopnea
Bradypnea
Hypopnea
#10

What is the term for the process of gas exchange between the alveoli and the blood?

Oxygenation
Diffusion
Perfusion
Ventilation
#11

What is the primary goal of oxygen therapy?

To reduce respiratory rate
To increase carbon dioxide levels
To improve oxygen saturation
To induce hypoxemia
#12

Which respiratory condition is characterized by the abnormal enlargement of air spaces in the lungs?

Bronchitis
Cystic fibrosis
Pneumonia
Emphysema
#13

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing respiratory infections?

Regular exercise
Adequate sleep
Immunodeficiency
Hydration
#14

Which of the following respiratory conditions is characterized by the irreversible dilation and destruction of bronchi and bronchioles?

Cystic fibrosis
Asthma
Bronchiectasis
Interstitial lung disease
#15

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of restrictive lung diseases?

Decreased lung compliance
Decreased vital capacity
Normal or increased expiratory flow rates
Decreased diffusing capacity

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