Infectious Respiratory Disorders

Question 1

The nurse recognizes that the first physical compensatory mechanism of decreased oxygen delivery is
which of the following?

Answer 1

Increased respiratory rate

Question 2

The nurse recognizes that the second physical
compensatory mechanism of decreased oxygen
delivery is which of the following?

Answer 2

Increased heart rate

Question 3

During the assessment of a patient admitted with
pneumonia, the nurse notes that the patient is
experiencing agitation and restlessness not evident
on prior assessments. What should the nurse’s initial
response be to this assessment finding?

Answer 3

Obtain an oxygen saturation measurement with
pulse oximetry

Rationale: Agitation and restlessness may be signs
of decreased oxygen levels. After completing the
assessment, which would include auscultating
breath sounds, the nurse should notify the physician
and start oxygen, all the while attempting to
comfort and calm the patient

Question 4

Acceptable room assignments for a patient with
suspected or confirmed tuberculosis (TB) should be
which of the following?

Answer 4

Isolated in a private room

Rationale: The patient with TB should always
be isolated in a private negative pressure room

Question 5

The first-line natural protective mechanism for the
upper respiratory tract consists of:

Answer 5

Vibrissae

Question 6

The mechanism that moves particulates to be
expelled by sneezing and coughing is called:

Answer 6

Mucociliary escalator

Question 7

Which of the following are the most important
respiratory structures for gas exchange

Answer 7

Alveoli