Question 1

Which SpO2 would you report to the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  83% 
B)  95% 
C)  97% 
D)  99% 
A)  83% 
B)  95% 
C)  97% 
D)  99% A

Question 2

Which statement about hypoxia is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The brain is very used to having brief periods of inadequate oxygen. 
B)  Hypoxia does not typically threaten life. 
C)  Anything affecting respiratory function can cause hypoxia. 
D)  Mechanical ventilation is needed. 
A)  The brain is very used to having brief periods of inadequate oxygen. 
B)  Hypoxia does not typically threaten life. 
C)  Anything affecting respiratory function can cause hypoxia. 
D)  Mechanical ventilation is needed. C

Question 3

You are assisting a resident with incentive spirometry. Which action is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person inhales through the nose. 
B)  The person takes a slow, deep breath until the balls rise to the desired height. 
C)  The person holds his or her breath for 5 to 10 seconds. 
D)  The person exhales through the mouthpiece. 
A)  The person inhales through the nose. 
B)  The person takes a slow, deep breath until the balls rise to the desired height. 
C)  The person holds his or her breath for 5 to 10 seconds. 
D)  The person exhales through the mouthpiece. B

Question 4

Which statement about suctioning is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oxygen is forced into the airway. 
B)  The person inhales air during suctioning. 
C)  Suctioning is harmless to the person. 
D)  A suction cycle involves inserting the catheter, applying suction, and removing the catheter. 
A)  Oxygen is forced into the airway. 
B)  The person inhales air during suctioning. 
C)  Suctioning is harmless to the person. 
D)  A suction cycle involves inserting the catheter, applying suction, and removing the catheter.

Question 5

You are assisting a resident with deep-breathing and coughing exercises. For these exercises, the person can be positioned in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prone position 
B)  Semi-Fowler's position 
C)  Supine position 
D)  Orthopneic position 
A)  Prone position 
B)  Semi-Fowler's position 
C)  Supine position 
D)  Orthopneic position

Question 6

A person has continuous pulse oximetry monitoring. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  An alarm sounds when the person has hypoxia. Observations are not necessary. 
B)  The person tells you when you need to check the sensor site. 
C)  The person's family tells you what type of tape to use on the patient. 
D)  The person's apical or radial pulse rate should equal the pulse rate displayed. 
A)  An alarm sounds when the person has hypoxia. Observations are not necessary. 
B)  The person tells you when you need to check the sensor site. 
C)  The person's family tells you what type of tape to use on the patient. 
D)  The person's apical or radial pulse rate should equal the pulse rate displayed.

Question 7

Which of the following are reported to the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respirations that are effortless, and regular 
B)  Quiet respirations 
C)  The color, odor, and consistency of sputum 
D)  Regular vital signs 
A)  Respirations that are effortless, and regular 
B)  Quiet respirations 
C)  The color, odor, and consistency of sputum 
D)  Regular vital signs

Question 8

Deep-breathing and coughing exercises are usually done:

Accepted Answer

A)  every hour. 
B)  every 2 hours. 
C)  every 4 hours. 
D)  every shift. 
A)  every hour. 
B)  every 2 hours. 
C)  every 4 hours. 
D)  every shift.

Question 9

Oxygen needs increase with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleep 
B)  Bed rest 
C)  Rest 
D)  Pain 
A)  Sleep 
B)  Bed rest 
C)  Rest 
D)  Pain

Question 10

A resident is receiving oxygen therapy. The nurse reminds you to check for signs of irritation from the device. You need to check which of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person's toe 
B)  Under the nose 
C)  The fingers 
D)  The person's chest 
A)  The person's toe 
B)  Under the nose 
C)  The fingers 
D)  The person's chest

Question 11

Pulse oximetry is ordered. Which is an appropriate sensor site?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chest 
B)  Thigh 
C)  Tooth 
D)  Earlobe 
A)  Chest 
B)  Thigh 
C)  Tooth 
D)  Earlobe

Question 12

Which statement about tracheostomies is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The nurse removes the inner and outer cannulas for cleaning. 
B)  The outer cannula is held in place with tape. 
C)  For an adult, three fingers should slide under the ties or collar. 
D)  Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard are followed during tracheostomy care. 
A)  The nurse removes the inner and outer cannulas for cleaning. 
B)  The outer cannula is held in place with tape. 
C)  For an adult, three fingers should slide under the ties or collar. 
D)  Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard are followed during tracheostomy care.

Question 13

Cyanosis can be observed in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hair 
B)  Ears 
C)  Nail beds 
D)  Eyes 
A)  Hair 
B)  Ears 
C)  Nail beds 
D)  Eyes

Question 14

Which of the following can cause tachypnea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fever and exercise 
B)  Sleep 
C)  Apnea 
D)  Airway opening 
A)  Fever and exercise 
B)  Sleep 
C)  Apnea 
D)  Airway opening

Question 15

Respiratory secretions do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Promote coughing and deep breathing. 
B)  Encourage air movement. 
C)  Improve O2 and CO2 exchange. 
D)  Provide an environment for microbes. 
A)  Promote coughing and deep breathing. 
B)  Encourage air movement. 
C)  Improve O2 and CO2 exchange. 
D)  Provide an environment for microbes.

Question 16

Which statement about the respiratory system and oxygen needs is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  To meet oxygen needs, respiratory structures must be intact. 
B)  To meet oxygen needs, alveoli must exchange O2 and H2O. 
C)  To meet oxygen needs, the airway must remain closed. 
D)  To meet oxygen needs, artificial airways are needed. 
A)  To meet oxygen needs, respiratory structures must be intact. 
B)  To meet oxygen needs, alveoli must exchange O2 and H2O. 
C)  To meet oxygen needs, the airway must remain closed. 
D)  To meet oxygen needs, artificial airways are needed.

Question 17

The nurse asks you to set up for oxygen administration. You can do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choose which type of oxygen source to use. 
B)  Decide which type of mask to use. 
C)  Attach the administration device and connecting tubing to the humidifier. 
D)  Set the flow rate and apply the administration device. 
A)  Choose which type of oxygen source to use. 
B)  Decide which type of mask to use. 
C)  Attach the administration device and connecting tubing to the humidifier. 
D)  Set the flow rate and apply the administration device.

Question 18

A resident has chest tubes. You are assisting the nurse with the person's care. You can do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Turn and reposition the person according to the care plan. 
B)  Change the suction settings. 
C)  Change the dressing covering the chest tube. 
D)  Empty the bottles at the end of your shift. 
A)  Turn and reposition the person according to the care plan. 
B)  Change the suction settings. 
C)  Change the dressing covering the chest tube. 
D)  Empty the bottles at the end of your shift.

Exam 46: Oxygen Needs and Respiratory Therapies

Which SpO2 would you report to the nurse?

Which statement about hypoxia is correct?

You are assisting a resident with incentive spirometry. Which action is correct?

Which statement about suctioning is correct?

You are assisting a resident with deep-breathing and coughing exercises. For these exercises, the person can be positioned in which of the following ways?

A person has continuous pulse oximetry monitoring. Which statement is correct?

Which of the following are reported to the nurse?

Deep-breathing and coughing exercises are usually done:

Oxygen needs increase with which of the following?

A resident is receiving oxygen therapy. The nurse reminds you to check for signs of irritation from the device. You need to check which of the following areas?

Pulse oximetry is ordered. Which is an appropriate sensor site?

Which statement about tracheostomies is correct?

Cyanosis can be observed in which of the following?

Which of the following can cause tachypnea?

Respiratory secretions do which of the following?

Which statement about the respiratory system and oxygen needs is correct?

The nurse asks you to set up for oxygen administration. You can do which of the following?

A resident has chest tubes. You are assisting the nurse with the person's care. You can do which of the following?

The Nursing Assistant Working in Long-Term Care

Resident Rights, Ethics, and Laws

Work Ethics

Communicating With the Health Team

Getting a Job-Career Management and Assisting With the Nursing Process

Understanding the Resident

Culture and Religion

Body Structure and Function

The Older Person

Sexuality

Safety

Preventing Falls

Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use

Preventing Infection

Body Mechanics and Safe Resident Handling, Moving, and Transfers

The Residents Unit and Bedmaking

Hygiene

Grooming

Nutrition, Fluids, Nutritional Support and Iv Therapy

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Exercise and Activity

Comfort, Rest, and Sleep

Measuring Vital Signs

Assisting With the Physical Examination

Collecting and Testing Specimens

Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges

Wound Care

Pressure Ulcers

Hearing, Speech, and Vision Problems

Cancer, Immune System, and Skin Disorders

Nervous System and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Cardiovascular and Respiratory System Disorders

Digestive and Endocrine System Disorders

Urinary and Reproductive System Disorders

Mental Health Problems

Confusion and Dementia

Developmental Disabilities

Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care

Assisted Living

Basic Emergency Care

End-Of-Life Care

Filters

Which SpO₂ would you report to the nurse?