Deck 36: Oxygen Needs

Question 1

Difficult,labored,or painful breathing is

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

Answer 1

Dyspnea

Question 2

Respirations are less than 12 per minute.This is

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

Answer 2

Bradypnea

Question 3

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

A)Biot's respirations
B)Cheyne-Stokes respirations
C)Kussmaul respirations
D)Hypoventilation

Answer 3

Cheyne-Stokes respirations

Question 4

Breathing is slow,shallow,and sometimes irregular.This is

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

Question 5

Breathing is rapid and deeper than normal.This is

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

Question 6

Sitting up in bed and leaning over a table to breathe is

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

Question 7

You are not responsible for oxygen therapy because

A)Oxygen is a fire hazard
B)Nursing assistants do not give drugs
C)A doctor's order is needed
D)It is not part of your training

Question 8

A person can breathe deeply and comfortably only when sitting.This is

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

Question 9

Bloody sputum is

A)Hemothorax
B)Hemoptysis
C)Pleural effusion
D)Pneumothorax

Question 10

Respirations are greater than 20 per minute.This is

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

Question 11

Rapid and deep respirations followed by 10 to 30 seconds of apnea is

A)Biot's respirations
B)Bradypnea
C)Cheyne-Stokes respirations
D)Orthopnea

Question 12

The amount of hemoglobin containing oxygen is

A)Hypoxia
B)Hypoxemia
C)Oxygen concentration
D)Alveolar-capillary exchange

Question 13

A resident is sensitive to a substance.The person's body reacts with signs and symptoms.This is

A)A pollutant
B)An allergy
C)Hypoxia
D)Hypoxemia

Question 14

Respiratory arrest is when

A)Breathing has stopped
B)The heart has stopped
C)Respirations are very rapid
D)Breathing and heart action have stopped

Question 15

Hypoxia means

A)Respiratory depression
B)Cells do not have enough oxygen
C)Breathing stops
D)Slow and weak respirations

Question 16

The lack of or absence of breathing is

A)Apnea
B)Kussmaul respirations
C)Bradypnea
D)Hypoxia

Question 17

Respirations are very deep and rapid.They are

A)Biot's respirations
B)Cheyne-Stokes respirations
C)Kussmaul respirations
D)Hypoventilation

Question 18

A reduced amount of oxygen in the blood is

A)Hypoxemia
B)Hypoxia
C)Oxygen concentration
D)Respiratory depression

Question 19

Respirations are slow and weak.They are not deep enough to bring air into the lungs.This is

A)Respiratory arrest
B)Respiratory depression
C)Bradypnea
D)Biot's respirations

Question 20

A harmful chemical or substance in the air or water is

A)An allergy
B)An irritant
C)A pollutant
D)An allergen

Question 21

Aging affects oxygen needs in the following ways except

A)Respiratory muscles weaken
B)Lung tissue is less elastic
C)Coughing strength decreases
D)Body temperature increases

Question 22

Alcohol use causes what effect on the brain?

A)Depression
B)Excitement
C)Pain and fever
D)Decreases aspiration risk

Question 23

A productive cough produces

A)Sputum
B)Cyanosis
C)Chest pain
D)Shortness of breath

Question 24

You find a person leaning forward over a table.What should you do?

A)Tell the nurse.
B)Remind the person to sit straight.
C)Give oxygen.
D)Provide a postural support.

Question 25

The earliest signs of hypoxia are

A)Cyanosis,dyspnea,and increased pulse rate
B)Sitting and leaning forward
C)Restlessness,dizziness,and disorientation
D)Fatigue and agitation

Question 26

Oxygen needs increase with the following except

A)Exercise
B)Fever
C)Rest
D)Pain

Question 27

The following are reported to the nurse except

A)Respirations that are quiet,effortless,and regular
B)Noisy respirations
C)The color,odor,and consistency of sputum
D)Changes in vital signs

Question 28

Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged

A)In the upper airway
B)In lung tissue
C)At the alveoli
D)In the lower airway

Question 29

Persons who are in cardiac arrest or respiratory arrest have

A)Apnea
B)Bradypnea
C)Biot's respirations
D)Hypoventilation

Question 30

Which statement about hypoxia is incorrect?

A)The brain is very sensitive to inadequate oxygen.
B)Hypoxia threatens life.
C)Anything affecting respiratory function can cause hypoxia.
D)Hyperventilation is needed.

Question 31

Excessive amounts of alcohol intake

A)Cause pneumonia
B)Reduce the cough reflex
C)Decrease the risk of aspiration
D)Obstruct the airway

Question 32

To produce red blood cells,the body needs

A)Protein
B)Fats
C)Carbohydrates
D)Iron and vitamins

Question 33

Brain damage can affect

A)Respiratory rate,rhythm,and depth
B)Bone marrow function
C)Allergies and pollutant exposure
D)Lung tissue elasticity

Question 34

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

A)To meet oxygen needs,respiratory structures must be intact.
B)To meet oxygen needs,alveoli must exchange O₂ and CO₂.
C)To meet oxygen needs,the airway must be open.
D)To meet oxygen needs,oxygen therapy is needed.

Question 35

The following can cause tachypnea except

A)Fever and exercise
B)Pain
C)Narcotic overdose
D)Airway obstruction

Question 36

A person has cardiovascular disease.The person has narrowed blood vessels.Why are oxygen needs affected?

A)The person does not have enough blood cells.
B)The person's heart cannot pump blood well because of pressure around the heart.
C)Blood flow to and from the heart is affected.
D)Blood loss occurs with cardiovascular disease.

Question 37

Cyanosis can be observed in the following except

A)Skin
B)Lips and mucous membranes
C)Nail beds
D)Eyes

Question 38

Which part of the blood carries oxygen?

A)Red blood cells
B)White blood cells
C)Platelets
D)Plasma

Question 39

Mucus from the respiratory tract that is expectorated through the mouth is

A)Saliva
B)Sputum
C)Hemoptysis
D)Hypoxia

Question 40

Narcotics affect oxygen needs because they

A)Cause brain damage
B)Depress the respiratory center in the brain
C)Decrease heart rate and blood flow
D)Cause swelling of the mucous membranes in the upper airway

Question 41

A person has a pulse oximetry sensor on a left finger.When measuring blood pressure,you should

A)Remove the sensor and re-apply it after measuring blood pressure
B)Use the right arm
C)Use a larger cuff
D)Change the sensor site

Question 42

The following affect pulse oximetry measurements except

A)Dark light
B)Nail polish
C)Fake nails
D)Movement

Question 43

Lying on one side for too long

A)Leads to the need for suctioning
B)Leads to deep breathing and coughing
C)Prevents the use of pulse oximetry
D)Allows secretions to pool

Question 44

Which involves inserting a needle into the chest wall?

A)Chest x-ray
B)Lung scan
C)Bronchoscopy
D)Thoracentesis

Question 45

Pulse oximetry monitors display

A)SpO₂ and the respiratory rate
B)The respiratory rate and pulse rate
C)SpO₂ and pulse rate
D)Vital signs

Question 46

Which test measures the amount of air moving into and out of the lungs?

A)Pulse oximetry
B)Incentive spirometry
C)Pulmonary function tests
D)Arterial blood gases

Question 47

A radioisotope is given for a

A)Chest x-ray
B)Lung scan
C)Bronchoscopy
D)Thoracentesis

Question 48

On children,the pulse oximetry sensor is attached to the sole of a foot,palm of a hand,a toe,or an earlobe.

Question 49

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

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

Question 50

Which can cause part of a lung to collapse?

A)Deep breathing and coughing
B)Mucus collecting in the airway
C)Mechanical ventilation
D)Suctioning

Question 51

Respiratory secretions do the following except

A)Promote coughing and deep breathing
B)Interfere with air movement
C)Interfere with lung function
D)Provide an environment for microbes to grow

Question 52

A pulse oximeter has an alarm.The alarm sounds when

A)The respiratory rate is too high
B)The respiratory rate is too low
C)The SpO₂ is low
D)Temperature is elevated

Question 53

A resident is on bedrest.The person will require

A)Deep-breathing and coughing exercises
B)Suctioning
C)Pulse oximetry
D)Incentive spirometry and oxygen therapy

Question 54

Which SpO₂ is abnormal?

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

Question 55

Which removes mucus?

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

Question 56

To prevent respiratory complications,the person is re-positioned at least every

A)Hour
B)2 hours
C)4 hours
D)Shift

Question 57

A resident is in the orthopneic position.How can you increase the person's comfort?

A)Place a pillow under the person's head and shoulders.
B)Place a pillow on the table.
C)Raise the head of the bed.
D)Lower the head of the bed.

Question 58

Lying on one side for too long

A)Prevents lung expansion on that side
B)Causes coughing
C)Causes pneumothorax
D)Prevents a patent airway

Question 59

A part of a person's lung has collapsed.This is

A)Dehiscence
B)An evisceration
C)Hypoxemia
D)Atelectasis

Question 60

A person has continuous pulse oximetry monitoring.Which is incorrect?

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

Question 61

You are assisting a patient with deep-breathing and coughing exercises.For these exercises the person can be positioned in the following ways except

A)Fowler's position
B)Semi-Fowler's position
C)In a chair or dangling at the bedside
D)Orthopneic position

Question 62

A resident uses incentive spirometry.How many breaths does the person need to take with the device?

A)2
B)4
C)6
D)As many as the nurse directs

Question 63

Incentive spirometry also is called

A)Pulse oximetry
B)Arterial blood gases
C)Deep breathing and coughing
D)Sustained maximal inspiration

Question 64

The deep breaths taken using incentive spirometry are like

A)Bradypnea
B)Yawning or sighing
C)Coughing and sneezing
D)Inhalation and exhalation

Question 65

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

A)The person inhales through a mouthpiece.
B)The person takes a slow,deep breath until the balls rise to the desired height.
C)The person holds his breath for 3 to 6 seconds.
D)The person exhales through the mouthpiece.

Question 66

What is the danger of liquid oxygen systems?

A)Liquid oxygen can freeze the skin.
B)Liquid oxygen can burn the skin.
C)Liquid oxygen can cause pressure on the skin.
D)Liquid oxygen can cause atelectasis.

Question 67

Incentive spirometry improves lung function because it

A)Promotes coughing
B)Moves air deep into the lungs
C)Prevents aspiration
D)Prevents the need for oxygen therapy

Question 68

Which health team member decides how much oxygen to give?

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

Question 69

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

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

Question 70

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

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

Question 71

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

A)Cough once with the mouth open
B)Cough twice with the mouth open
C)Cough once through pursed lips
D)Cough twice through pursed lips

Question 72

Deep-breathing and coughing exercises are done

A)Every hour
B)Every 1 to 2 hours
C)Every 4 hours
D)As often as directed by the nurse and care plan

Question 73

A patient had abdominal surgery.You are assisting the person with deep-breathing and coughing exercises.Which will promote the person's comfort during coughing?

A)Placing a pillow on the table
B)Holding a pillow over the person's incision
C)Being suctioned
D)Using incentive spirometry

Question 74

Which is not a risk factor for atelectasis?

A)Bedrest
B)Lung disease
C)Deep breathing
D)Paralysis

Question 75

Which health team members start and maintain oxygen therapy?

A)The doctor and nurse
B)The doctor and respiratory therapist
C)The nurse and respiratory therapist
D)The nurse and nursing assistant

Question 76

Which health team member decides when to give oxygen?

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

Question 77

What is measured during incentive spirometry?

A)The amount of oxygen in the blood
B)The amount of oxygen in hemoglobin
C)The amount of air inhaled
D)The amount of air exhaled

Question 78

A person has a productive cough.Respiratory hygiene involves the following except

A)Covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
B)Using tissues to dispose of respiratory secretions
C)Disposing of tissues in the nearest waste container after use
D)Washing hands at least once per day

Question 79

Which oxygen sources are used when the person is ambulatory or uses a wheelchair?

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 80

Which health team member decides which oxygen device to use?

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