Question 1

An unconscious patient who vomits is NOT in danger of aspiration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Why it is important to give routine patient care after the patient has had their breathing treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  to prevent having to wash them again 
B)  so that they can breathe better 
C)  to keep the respiratory therapist on schedule 
D)  all of the above 
A)  to prevent having to wash them again 
B)  so that they can breathe better 
C)  to keep the respiratory therapist on schedule 
D)  all of the above B

Question 3

The blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are veins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

What should you do when getting a patient out of bed for the first time after an illness or after surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  have the patient move slowly 
B)  help the patient to a standing position 
C)  have the patient sit at the side of the bed 
D)  all of the above 
A)  have the patient move slowly 
B)  help the patient to a standing position 
C)  have the patient sit at the side of the bed 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

An inflammation of the sinuses is called sinusitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Patients with peripheral vascular disease should avoid applying heating pads to legs, smoking, crossing legs at the knees, and wearing tight socks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following definitions is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. 
B)  Endocarditis is an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart. 
C)  The common cold is an infection of the upper respiratory tract. 
D)  Bronchitis is an inflammation of the trachea. 
A)  Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. 
B)  Endocarditis is an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart. 
C)  The common cold is an infection of the upper respiratory tract. 
D)  Bronchitis is an inflammation of the trachea.

Question 8

The force of the blood pushing against the walls of the blood vessels is called blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Emphysema is an inflammation of the trachea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Mouth care is more vital than ever for COPD patients due to lack of saliva.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Veins carry unoxygenated blood, EXCEPT for the four pulmonary veins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the following are functions of blood circulation EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  maintenance of fluid balance in the tissues 
B)  transportation of hormones 
C)  regulation of body temperature. 
D)  coordination of muscles 
A)  maintenance of fluid balance in the tissues 
B)  transportation of hormones 
C)  regulation of body temperature. 
D)  coordination of muscles

Question 13

Peripheral vascular disease is caused by poor functioning of the valves in the veins, especially in the legs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: The Circulatory System and Related Care

An unconscious patient who vomits is NOT in danger of aspiration.

Why it is important to give routine patient care after the patient has had their breathing treatment?

The blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are veins.

What should you do when getting a patient out of bed for the first time after an illness or after surgery?

An inflammation of the sinuses is called sinusitis.

Patients with peripheral vascular disease should avoid applying heating pads to legs, smoking, crossing legs at the knees, and wearing tight socks.

Which of the following definitions is NOT correct?

The force of the blood pushing against the walls of the blood vessels is called blood pressure.

Emphysema is an inflammation of the trachea.

Mouth care is more vital than ever for COPD patients due to lack of saliva.

Veins carry unoxygenated blood, EXCEPT for the four pulmonary veins.

All of the following are functions of blood circulation EXCEPT:

Peripheral vascular disease is caused by poor functioning of the valves in the veins, especially in the legs.

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