Deck 34: Cardiovascular and Respiratory System Disorders

Question 1

Which is considered to be a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

A) Pneumonia
B) Chronic bronchitis
C) Tuberculosis
D) Asthma

Answer 1

Chronic bronchitis

Question 2

A person has chronic bronchitis. You expect which of the following signs and symptoms?

A) Productive cough, possibly with pus
B) Cyanosis
C) Frequent ear infections
D) Increased energy levels

Answer 2

Productive cough, possibly with pus

Question 3

A person has chronic bronchitis. Treatment involves which of the following?

A) Continuous antibiotic treatment
B) Lung transplant
C) Prompt treatment of respiratory tract infections
D) Artificial airways and chest tubes

Answer 3

Prompt treatment of respiratory tract infections

Question 4

Which occurs with emphysema?

A) Alveoli fill with fluid.
B) Alveoli shrink.
C) Air is trapped in the bronchus.
D) Alveoli become less elastic.

Question 5

A resident has emphysema. You expect the person's treatment to include which of the following?

A) Glucose therapy
B) Breathing exercises
C) Hormone therapy
D) Diet therapy

Question 6

Which statement about asthma is correct?

A) Air passages widen.
B) Wheezing and cough are common.
C) An asthma attack does not typically get worse.
D) The person has fever, pain, and chills.

Question 7

Which of the following signals influenza in older persons?

A) A change in mental status
B) A body temperature above normal range
C) Increased energy levels
D) Increased appetite and fluid intake

Question 8

Which statement about pneumonia is correct?

A) It is constriction of alveoli.
B) Affected alveoli fill with air.
C) Affected alveoli are enlarged and less elastic.
D) The person has fever, chills, painful cough, and chest pain on breathing.

Question 9

A resident has pneumonia. Which of the following should be included in the person's care plan?

A) Discourage fluids.
B) Encourage activity.
C) Place in semi-Fowler's position only.
D) Change linens as needed.

Question 10

A person has TB. Which precautions are needed?

A) Isolation precautions
B) No precautions
C) Contact precautions
D) Droplet precautions

Question 11

Which of these blood pressure measurements indicates hypertension?

A) 120/70 mm Hg
B) 130/80 mm Hg
C) 110/60 mm Hg
D) 160/100 mm Hg

Question 12

Risk factors for hypertension include the following. One risk factor a person can change would be:

A) his or her age.
B) weight.
C) family history.
D) race.

Question 13

Hypertension can lead to which of the following?

A) Stroke and heart attack
B) Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis
C) Vitamin deficiencies
D) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Question 14

The following are risk factors for coronary artery disease. Which can be controlled?

A) Age
B) Smoking
C) Gender
D) Race

Question 15

Angina occurs when:

A) the heart needs less oxygen.
B) the lungs need more oxygen.
C) the heart needs more oxygen.
D) blood flow increases.

Question 16

Which is a sign or symptom of angina?

A) Pain in the jaw, neck, and down one or both arms
B) Dry mouth
C) Low heart rate
D) Drowsiness

Question 17

Which statement about myocardial infarction is correct?

A) Tissue death occurs from a sudden lack of blood supply to the heart muscle.
B) The area of damage is large.
C) The person could have a heart attack if the infarction is not resolved.
D) Cardiac arrest is not common.

Question 18

Which statement about the pain of myocardial infarction is correct?

A) It is usually mild with a gradual onset.
B) It is often described as burning.
C) It may radiate to the neck, jaw, teeth, shoulder, and arm.
D) It is relieved by rest and nitroglycerin.

Question 19

Which statement about the pain of myocardial infarction is correct?

A) The person may complain of constipation.
B) The person is typically calm but uncomfortable.
C) Sweating, pallor, and cyanosis are common.
D) Hypertension and a strong pulse usually occur.

Question 20

A person has left-sided heart failure. Signs and symptoms include which of the following?

A) No pulse, no respirations, and no blood pressure
B) Wheezing, barrel-shaped chest
C) Confusion, dizziness, and fainting
D) Flushed skin and increased urinary output

Question 21

A resident has heart failure. Which of the following should be included in the person's care plan?

A) Measure weight once per week.
B) Encourage fluids.
C) Provide skin care.
D) Encourage frequent ambulation.