Chapter 25 Respiratory Care Modalities

Chapter 25  Respiratory Care Modalities

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has been receiving oxygen therapy for an extended time. The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing oxygen toxicity as evidenced by:
A)
Bradycardia and frontal headache
C)
Anger and restlessness
B)
Dyspnea and substernal pain
D)
Poor personal hygiene

2.
The patient experiencing an allergic reaction requires reliable oxygen delivery. Which of the following masks will the nurse expect the physician to order to provide the most accurate method of oxygen delivery?
A)
Non-rebreather air mask
C)
Venturi mask
B)
Tracheostomy collar
D)
Face tent

3.
Before beginning postural drainage on a patient, the nurse should do which of the following?
A)
Allow the patient to eat.
C)
Take vital signs.
B)
Auscultate breath sounds.
D)
Perform chest percussion.

4.
The nurse caring for a patient with an endotracheal tube recognizes which of the following as one of their greatest disadvantages?
A)
Mobility is limited.
C)
They require oxygen support.
B)
The patient is unable to speak.
D)
The cough reflex is depressed.

5.
A nurse caring for a postoperative patient following a tracheostomy should assess the patient for symptoms of early complications, which include:
A)
Pneumothorax
C)
Infection
B)
Airway obstruction
D)
Difficulty communicating

Answer Key

1.
B
2.
C
3.
B
4.
D
5.
A