Deck 46: Oxygen Needs and Respiratory Therapies

Question 1

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

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.

Answer 1

To meet oxygen needs, respiratory structures must be intact.

Question 2

Oxygen needs increase with which of the following?

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

Answer 2

Pain

Question 3

Which statement about hypoxia is correct?

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.

Answer 3

Anything affecting respiratory function can cause hypoxia.

Question 4

Which of the following can cause tachypnea?

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

Question 5

Which of the following are reported to the nurse?

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

Question 6

Cyanosis can be observed in which of the following?

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

Question 7

Which SpO₂ would you report to the nurse?

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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 10

Respiratory secretions do which of the following?

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

Question 11

Deep-breathing and coughing exercises are usually done:

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

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.

Question 14

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

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 15

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?

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

Question 16

Which statement about tracheostomies is correct?

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 17

Which statement about suctioning is correct?

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 18

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

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.