Question 1

The nurse explains that the substance that decreases the surface tension of the alveolar walls is:

Accepted Answer

A) plasma. 
B) surfactant. 
C) cilia. 
D) mucus. 
A) plasma. 
B) surfactant. 
C) cilia. 
D) mucus.

Question 2

Matching
Trace the route of a molecule of oxygen inhaled from room air to the point of gas exchange.

-Step: 2

Accepted Answer

A) Larynx 
B) Left and right bronchi 
C) Trachea 
D) Oxygen is inhaled through the nose 
E) Bronchioles
F)Alveoli 
A) Larynx 
B) Left and right bronchi 
C) Trachea 
D) Oxygen is inhaled through the nose 
E) Bronchioles
F)Alveoli

Question 3

When reviewing risk factors,the nurse correctly identifies which patient as having the greatest risk of throat cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) The patient who drinks 4 cups of coffee per day. 
B) The patient who smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per week. 
C) The patient who drinks several carbonated drinks per day. 
D) The patient who drinks 4 vodka tonics per day. 
A) The patient who drinks 4 cups of coffee per day. 
B) The patient who smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per week. 
C) The patient who drinks several carbonated drinks per day. 
D) The patient who drinks 4 vodka tonics per day.

Question 4

Matching
Trace the route of a molecule of oxygen inhaled from room air to the point of gas exchange.

-Step: 6

Accepted Answer

A) Larynx 
B) Left and right bronchi 
C) Trachea 
D) Oxygen is inhaled through the nose 
E) Bronchioles
F)Alveoli 
A) Larynx 
B) Left and right bronchi 
C) Trachea 
D) Oxygen is inhaled through the nose 
E) Bronchioles
F)Alveoli

Question 5

The nurse explains that anorexia in the patient with a respiratory disorder may be attributed to: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) increased sense of taste. 
B) bad taste in mouth. 
C) fear that eating will exacerbate coughing. 
D) fatigue. 
E) altered sense of smell. 
A) increased sense of taste. 
B) bad taste in mouth. 
C) fear that eating will exacerbate coughing. 
D) fatigue. 
E) altered sense of smell.

Question 6

The nurse is caring for a patient with COPD who has been in the hospital for several days.The patient complains of shortness of breath and asks the nurse to turn up his oxygen to compensate for his labored breathing.What is the best nursing response?

Accepted Answer

A) Turn up the patient's oxygen flow by 1 liter. 
B) Call the physician for an order to turn up the oxygen. 
C) Assess the patient in an attempt to identify the cause of the shortness of breath. 
D) Ask the patient what he usually keeps his oxygen set on at home. 
A) Turn up the patient's oxygen flow by 1 liter. 
B) Call the physician for an order to turn up the oxygen. 
C) Assess the patient in an attempt to identify the cause of the shortness of breath. 
D) Ask the patient what he usually keeps his oxygen set on at home.

Question 7

The nurse performing tracheal suctioning of the patient with a respiratory disorder should suction no longer than _____ seconds.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 to 5 
B) 5 to 10 
C) 10 to 15 
D) 15 to 20 
A) 2 to 5 
B) 5 to 10 
C) 10 to 15 
D) 15 to 20

Question 8

The nurse uses a visual aid to show the mechanics of inhaling which correctly illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A) the diaphragm moves down. 
B) the negative pressure of the lung converts to positive pressure. 
C) muscles contract, pulling the rib cage down. 
D) bronchi enlarge. 
A) the diaphragm moves down. 
B) the negative pressure of the lung converts to positive pressure. 
C) muscles contract, pulling the rib cage down. 
D) bronchi enlarge.

Question 9

Using animation,the nurse demonstrates how most of the inspired oxygen is carried to the tissues by the:

Accepted Answer

A) plasma. 
B) lymphatic system. 
C) red blood cells. 
D) white blood cells. 
A) plasma. 
B) lymphatic system. 
C) red blood cells. 
D) white blood cells.

Question 10

Matching
Trace the route of a molecule of oxygen inhaled from room air to the point of gas exchange.

-Step: 1

Accepted Answer

A) Larynx 
B) Left and right bronchi 
C) Trachea 
D) Oxygen is inhaled through the nose 
E) Bronchioles
F)Alveoli 
A) Larynx 
B) Left and right bronchi 
C) Trachea 
D) Oxygen is inhaled through the nose 
E) Bronchioles
F)Alveoli

Question 11

The nurse is aware that the patient is in respiratory failure when the blood gas findings are a PaO2 of _____ mm Hg and a PaCO2 of _____ mm Hg.

Accepted Answer

A) 46; 52 
B) 50; 45 
C) 52; 42 
D) 55; 58 
A) 46; 52 
B) 50; 45 
C) 52; 42 
D) 55; 58

Question 12

The nurse describes the ability of the lungs to respond to change in the volume and pressure of inhaled air by expanding as lung __________.

Accepted Answer

compliance
The lungs normal expansion in

Question 13

Matching
Trace the route of a molecule of oxygen inhaled from room air to the point of gas exchange.

-Step: 3

Accepted Answer

A) Larynx 
B) Left and right bronchi 
C) Trachea 
D) Oxygen is inhaled through the nose 
E) Bronchioles
F)Alveoli 
A) Larynx 
B) Left and right bronchi 
C) Trachea 
D) Oxygen is inhaled through the nose 
E) Bronchioles
F)Alveoli

Question 14

The nurse clarifies that when interstitial edema occurs in the lung tissue,ventilation is inhibited by: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) thickened alveolar membranes. 
B) pus formation. 
C) alveoli filling with fluid. 
D) surfactant evaporation. 
E) failure of gas to diffuse across membrane. 
A) thickened alveolar membranes. 
B) pus formation. 
C) alveoli filling with fluid. 
D) surfactant evaporation. 
E) failure of gas to diffuse across membrane.

Question 15

The nurse cautions each person prior to giving the influenza immunization that they should not take it if they are allergic to:

Accepted Answer

A) strawberries. 
B) ragweed. 
C) penicillin. 
D) eggs. 
A) strawberries. 
B) ragweed. 
C) penicillin. 
D) eggs.

Question 16

When the nurse places the diaphragm of the stethoscope over one of the main bronchi,the expected normal breath sound heard is:

Accepted Answer

A) bronchovesicular. 
B) bronchial. 
C) rhonchi. 
D) vesicular. 
A) bronchovesicular. 
B) bronchial. 
C) rhonchi. 
D) vesicular.

Exam 13: the Respiratory System

The nurse explains that the substance that decreases the surface tension of the alveolar walls is:

Matching Trace the route of a molecule of oxygen inhaled from room air to the point of gas exchange. -Step: 2

When reviewing risk factors,the nurse correctly identifies which patient as having the greatest risk of throat cancer?

Matching Trace the route of a molecule of oxygen inhaled from room air to the point of gas exchange. -Step: 6

The nurse explains that anorexia in the patient with a respiratory disorder may be attributed to: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a patient with COPD who has been in the hospital for several days.The patient complains of shortness of breath and asks the nurse to turn up his oxygen to compensate for his labored breathing.What is the best nursing response?

The nurse performing tracheal suctioning of the patient with a respiratory disorder should suction no longer than _____ seconds.

The nurse uses a visual aid to show the mechanics of inhaling which correctly illustrates:

Using animation,the nurse demonstrates how most of the inspired oxygen is carried to the tissues by the:

Matching Trace the route of a molecule of oxygen inhaled from room air to the point of gas exchange. -Step: 1

The nurse is aware that the patient is in respiratory failure when the blood gas findings are a PaO2 of _____ mm Hg and a PaCO2 of _____ mm Hg.

The nurse describes the ability of the lungs to respond to change in the volume and pressure of inhaled air by expanding as lung __________.

Matching Trace the route of a molecule of oxygen inhaled from room air to the point of gas exchange. -Step: 3

The nurse clarifies that when interstitial edema occurs in the lung tissue,ventilation is inhibited by: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse cautions each person prior to giving the influenza immunization that they should not take it if they are allergic to:

When the nurse places the diaphragm of the stethoscope over one of the main bronchi,the expected normal breath sound heard is:

Caring for Medical surgical Patients

Critical Thinking and Nursing Process

Fluid, electrolytes, acid-base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy

Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients

Care of Postoperative Surgical Patients

Infection Prevention and Control

Care of Patients With Pain

Care of Patients With Cancer

Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

the Immune and Lymphatic Systems

Care of Patient With Hiv/aids

Care of Patients With Immune and Lymphatic Disorders

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System

the Hematologic System

Care of Patients With Hematologic Disorders

the Cardiovascular System

Care of Patients With Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease

Care of Patients With Cardiac Disorders

Care of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery

the Neurologic System

Care of Patients With Head and Spinal Cord Injuries

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Brain

Care of Patients With Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Neurologic Disorders

the Sensory System: Eye and Ear

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Eyes and Ears

the Gastrointestinal System

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Gallbladder,liver,and Pancreas

the Musculoskeletal System

Care of Patients With Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders

the Urinary System

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Urinary System

the Endocrine System

Care of Patients With Pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders

Care of Patients With Diabetes and Hypoglycemia

Care of Women With Reproductive Disorders

Care of Men With Reproductive Disorders

Care of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections

the Integumentary System

Care of Patients With Integumentary Disorders and Burns

Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attack

Care of Patients With Trauma or Shock

Care of Patients With Anxiety, mood, and Eating Disorders

Care of Patients With Substance Abuse Disorders

Care of Patients With Cognitive Disorders

Care of Patients With Thought and Personality Disorders

Filters

The nurse is aware that the patient is in respiratory failure when the blood gas findings are a PaO₂ of _ mm Hg and a PaCO₂ of _ mm Hg.