Question 1

Respirations gradually increase in rate and depth and then become shallow and slow. Breathing may stop for 10 to 20 seconds. This is

Accepted Answer

A)  Orthopneic respirations 
B)  Cheyne-Stokes respirations 
C)  Kussmaul respirations 
D)  Hypoventilation 
A)  Orthopneic respirations 
B)  Cheyne-Stokes respirations 
C)  Kussmaul respirations 
D)  Hypoventilation B

Question 2

You are assisting a patient with deep-breathing and coughing exercises. The person needs to exhale

Accepted Answer

A)  Through pursed lips 
B)  Through the mouth 
C)  Through the nose 
D)  Through a mouthpiece 
A)  Through pursed lips 
B)  Through the mouth 
C)  Through the nose 
D)  Through a mouthpiece A

Question 3

A person is receiving oxygen therapy. The humidifier is not bubbling. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Add more water to the humidifier. 
B)  Adjust the flow rate. 
C)  Shut off the oxygen. 
D)  Tell the nurse. 
A)  Add more water to the humidifier. 
B)  Adjust the flow rate. 
C)  Shut off the oxygen. 
D)  Tell the nurse. D

Question 4

Early signs of hypoxia are

Accepted Answer

A)  Cyanosis, dyspnea, and increased pulse rate 
B)  Sitting and leaning forward to breathe 
C)  Restlessness, dizziness, and disorientation 
D)  Nausea and vomiting 
A)  Cyanosis, dyspnea, and increased pulse rate 
B)  Sitting and leaning forward to breathe 
C)  Restlessness, dizziness, and disorientation 
D)  Nausea and vomiting

Question 5

The following are reported to the nurse except

Accepted Answer

A)  Respirations that are quiet, effortless, and regular 
B)  Behavior and personality changes 
C)  Increased rate and depth of respirations 
D)  Cyanosis 
A)  Respirations that are quiet, effortless, and regular 
B)  Behavior and personality changes 
C)  Increased rate and depth of respirations 
D)  Cyanosis

Question 6

You are assisting a patient with deep-breathing and coughing exercises. The person needs to inhale

Accepted Answer

A)  Through pursed lips 
B)  Through the mouth 
C)  Through the nose 
D)  Through a mouthpiece 
A)  Through pursed lips 
B)  Through the mouth 
C)  Through the nose 
D)  Through a mouthpiece

Question 7

An oxygen administration device has two prongs that insert into the nostrils. This device is a

Accepted Answer

A)  Nasal cannula 
B)  Simple face mask 
C)  Nasal mask 
D)  Oxygen flow mask 
A)  Nasal cannula 
B)  Simple face mask 
C)  Nasal mask 
D)  Oxygen flow mask

Question 8

Pulse oximetry is ordered. Which is not a sensor site?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chest 
B)  Finger 
C)  Nose 
D)  Earlobe 
A)  Chest 
B)  Finger 
C)  Nose 
D)  Earlobe

Question 9

Which is an abnormal oximetry value?

Accepted Answer

A)  93% 
B)  95% 
C)  97% 
D)  99% 
A)  93% 
B)  95% 
C)  97% 
D)  99%

Question 10

Which removes mucus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coughing 
B)  Deep breathing 
C)  Incentive spirometry 
D)  Surgery 
A)  Coughing 
B)  Deep breathing 
C)  Incentive spirometry 
D)  Surgery

Question 11

Smoking is allowed near oxygen tanks as long as the person smoking is not on oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Respirations are slow, shallow, and sometimes irregular. This is

Accepted Answer

A)  Bradypnea 
B)  Tachypnea 
C)  Hypoventilation 
D)  Hyperventilation 
A)  Bradypnea 
B)  Tachypnea 
C)  Hypoventilation 
D)  Hyperventilation

Question 13

What is a danger of liquid oxygen systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liquid oxygen can freeze the skin. 
B)  Liquid oxygen can burn the skin. 
C)  Liquid oxygen can cause orthopnea. 
D)  Liquid oxygen can cause hypoxia. 
A)  Liquid oxygen can freeze the skin. 
B)  Liquid oxygen can burn the skin. 
C)  Liquid oxygen can cause orthopnea. 
D)  Liquid oxygen can cause hypoxia.

Question 14

You assist the nurse with oxygen therapy. Which task can you perform?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adjust the flow rate. 
B)  Remove the administration device. 
C)  Shut off the oxygen flow rate. 
D)  Check for signs of irritation from the administration device. 
A)  Adjust the flow rate. 
B)  Remove the administration device. 
C)  Shut off the oxygen flow rate. 
D)  Check for signs of irritation from the administration device.

Question 15

Which oxygen sources are used for persons who walk or use wheelchairs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wall outlet or oxygen tank 
B)  Oxygen tank or oxygen concentrator 
C)  Oxygen concentrator or liquid oxygen unit 
D)  Small oxygen tank or portable liquid oxygen unit 
A)  Wall outlet or oxygen tank 
B)  Oxygen tank or oxygen concentrator 
C)  Oxygen concentrator or liquid oxygen unit 
D)  Small oxygen tank or portable liquid oxygen unit

Question 16

A resident receives oxygen at 2 L/min. You note that the flow rate is at 4 L/min. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do nothing. The flow rate is within normal range. 
B)  Adjust the flow rate. 
C)  Tell the nurse. 
D)  Ask how the person feels. 
A)  Do nothing. The flow rate is within normal range. 
B)  Adjust the flow rate. 
C)  Tell the nurse. 
D)  Ask how the person feels.

Question 17

Difficult, labored, or painful breathing is

Accepted Answer

A)  Apnea 
B)  Bradypnea 
C)  Dyspnea 
D)  Orthopnea 
A)  Apnea 
B)  Bradypnea 
C)  Dyspnea 
D)  Orthopnea

Question 18

Respirations are fewer than 12 per minute. This is

Accepted Answer

A)  Apnea 
B)  Bradypnea 
C)  Orthopnea 
D)  Tachypnea 
A)  Apnea 
B)  Bradypnea 
C)  Orthopnea 
D)  Tachypnea

Question 19

Deep-breathing and coughing exercises are usually done

Accepted Answer

A)  Every hour 
B)  Every 2 hours 
C)  Every 4 hours 
D)  Every 1 to 2 hours while awake 
A)  Every hour 
B)  Every 2 hours 
C)  Every 4 hours 
D)  Every 1 to 2 hours while awake

Question 20

Which health team member decides how much oxygen to give?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person 
B)  The doctor 
C)  The nurse 
D)  The respiratory therapist 
A)  The person 
B)  The doctor 
C)  The nurse 
D)  The respiratory therapist

Exam 26: Assisting With Oxygen Needs

Respirations gradually increase in rate and depth and then become shallow and slow. Breathing may stop for 10 to 20 seconds. This is

You are assisting a patient with deep-breathing and coughing exercises. The person needs to exhale

A person is receiving oxygen therapy. The humidifier is not bubbling. What should you do?

Early signs of hypoxia are

The following are reported to the nurse except

You are assisting a patient with deep-breathing and coughing exercises. The person needs to inhale

An oxygen administration device has two prongs that insert into the nostrils. This device is a

Pulse oximetry is ordered. Which is not a sensor site?

Which is an abnormal oximetry value?

Which removes mucus?

Smoking is allowed near oxygen tanks as long as the person smoking is not on oxygen.

Respirations are slow, shallow, and sometimes irregular. This is

What is a danger of liquid oxygen systems?

You assist the nurse with oxygen therapy. Which task can you perform?

Which oxygen sources are used for persons who walk or use wheelchairs?

A resident receives oxygen at 2 L/min. You note that the flow rate is at 4 L/min. What should you do?

Difficult, labored, or painful breathing is

Respirations are fewer than 12 per minute. This is

Deep-breathing and coughing exercises are usually done

Which health team member decides how much oxygen to give?

Hospitals and Nursing Centers

The Persons Rights

The Nursing Assistant

Work Ethics

Communicating With the Health Team

Understanding the Person

Body Structure and Function

Care of the Older Person

Assisting With Safety

Assisting With Fall Prevention

Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use

Preventing Infection

Body Mechanics

Assisting With Moving and Transfers

Assisting With Comfort

Assisting With Hygiene

Assisting With Grooming

Assisting With Urinary Elimination

Assisting With Bowel Elimination

Assisting With Nutrition and Fluids

Assisting With Assessment

Assisting With Specimens

Assisting With Exercise and Activity

Assisting With Wound Care

Assisting With Pressure Ulcers

Assisting With Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care

Caring for Persons With Common Health Problems

Caring for Persons With Mental Health Disorders

Caring for Persons With Confusion and Dementia

Assisting With Emergency Care

Assisting With End-Of-Life Care

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