Question 1

What is the normal adult breathing rate at rest?

Accepted Answer

A)  12-18 
B)  6-10 
C)  15-25 
D)  20-25 
A)  12-18 
B)  6-10 
C)  15-25 
D)  20-25 A

Question 2

Maseem has type 2 respiratory failure and is a risk of hypercapnic respiratory failure. He is struggling to breathe.
-What would be the best position in which to support his breathing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fowler's (Semi-recumbent) 
B)  Prone 
C)  Orthopnoeic 
D)  Trendelenburg 
A)  Fowler's (Semi-recumbent) 
B)  Prone 
C)  Orthopnoeic 
D)  Trendelenburg C

Question 3

Lucy has pneumonia as a result of a Covid 19 infection. She is in intensive care and ventilated. To enable ventilation she is heavily sedated and paralysed. Her lungs are not recovering as expected despite treatment so the intensive care team decide to change her position.
-What position should be considered to help oxygen exchange in her lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fowler's (Semi-recumbent) 
B)  Prone 
C)  Orthopnoeic 
D)  Trendelenburg 
A)  Fowler's (Semi-recumbent) 
B)  Prone 
C)  Orthopnoeic 
D)  Trendelenburg B

Question 4

Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person with a tracheostomy does not require artificial humidification 
B)  A person with an endotracheal tube does not require artificial humidification 
C)  A person receiving oxygen therapy via a face mask does not require humidification 
D)  Insertion of an artificial airway disrupts the normal humidification of the airway 
A)  A person with a tracheostomy does not require artificial humidification 
B)  A person with an endotracheal tube does not require artificial humidification 
C)  A person receiving oxygen therapy via a face mask does not require humidification 
D)  Insertion of an artificial airway disrupts the normal humidification of the airway

Question 5

Type 1 respiratory failure is characterised by ______

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypoxaemia with high CO2 levels (hypercapnia) 
B)  Hypoxaemia with normal or low levels of CO2 (hypocapnia) 
C)  Normal oxygen levels with low CO2 levels (hypocapnia) 
D)  Normal oxygen levels with high CO2 levels (hypercapnia) 
A)  Hypoxaemia with high CO2 levels (hypercapnia) 
B)  Hypoxaemia with normal or low levels of CO2 (hypocapnia) 
C)  Normal oxygen levels with low CO2 levels (hypocapnia) 
D)  Normal oxygen levels with high CO2 levels (hypercapnia)

Question 6

All people with an endotracheal tube ______

Accepted Answer

A)  Should not receive oral hygiene 
B)  Must receive rigorous oral hygiene at least twice a day 
C)  Does not require a nasogastric tube 
D)  Does not require assistance with communication 
A)  Should not receive oral hygiene 
B)  Must receive rigorous oral hygiene at least twice a day 
C)  Does not require a nasogastric tube 
D)  Does not require assistance with communication

Question 7

Maseem has type 2 respiratory failure and is a risk of hypercapnic respiratory failure. He is struggling to breathe.
-What is the target oxygen saturation level for Maseem?

Accepted Answer

A)  95-100% 
B)  90-95% 
C)  88-92% 
D)  80-85% 
A)  95-100% 
B)  90-95% 
C)  88-92% 
D)  80-85%

Question 8

Lucy has pneumonia as a result of a Covid 19 infection. She is in intensive care and ventilated. To enable ventilation she is heavily sedated and paralysed. Her lungs are not recovering as expected despite treatment so the intensive care team decide to change her position.
-What are the risks in Lucy being in the prone position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dislodged airway 
B)  Pressure sores 
C)  Disrupted nasogastric feed 
D)  All of these 
A)  Dislodged airway 
B)  Pressure sores 
C)  Disrupted nasogastric feed 
D)  All of these

What is the normal adult breathing rate at rest?

Maseem has type 2 respiratory failure and is a risk of hypercapnic respiratory failure. He is struggling to breathe. -What would be the best position in which to support his breathing?

Which statement is correct?

Type 1 respiratory failure is characterised by ______

All people with an endotracheal tube ______

Maseem has type 2 respiratory failure and is a risk of hypercapnic respiratory failure. He is struggling to breathe. -What is the target oxygen saturation level for Maseem?

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Exam 5: Critical Care Related to the Respiratory System

What is the normal adult breathing rate at rest?

Maseem has type 2 respiratory failure and is a risk of hypercapnic respiratory failure. He is struggling to breathe. -What would be the best position in which to support his breathing?

Which statement is correct?

Type 1 respiratory failure is characterised by ______

All people with an endotracheal tube ______

Maseem has type 2 respiratory failure and is a risk of hypercapnic respiratory failure. He is struggling to breathe. -What is the target oxygen saturation level for Maseem?

The History and Development of Critical Care Nursing

Humanising Critical Care

Critical Care Continuum

Infection Prevention and Control in Critical Care

Critical Care Related to the Cardiac System

Critical Care Related to the Systemic Inflammatory Response

Critical Care Related to the Renal and Liver Systems

Critical Care Related to the Gastrointestinal System

Critical Care Related to Neurology Physiology and Disorders

Critical Care Related to the Skin and Integumentary System

Critical Care Related to Women During Pregnancy and Child-Birth

The Psychological Care of the Critically Ill

Supporting Those at the End of Life in Critical Care

Rehabilitation After Critical Illness

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