NCM RESPI DIS

Question 1

Upper Respiratory tract
NOPAPHALATRE

Answer 1

► Nose
► Paranasal Sinuses
► Pharynx
► Larynx
► Trachea
► Epiglottis

Question 2

Lower Respiratory tract
BBA

Answer 2

► Bronchi
► Bronchioles
► Alveoli

Question 3

Delivers warmed and moistened air to the alveoli

Answer 3

Inspiration

Question 4

Inspiration: Transports oxygen across the alveolar membrane to _____

Answer 4

Hemoglobin-laden red blood cell

Question 5

Allows carbon dioxide-filled air to discharge to the outside

Answer 5

Expiration

Question 6

Caused by stimulation of the nerves of the respiratory tract mucosa by the presence of
dust, chemicals, mucus, or inflammation?

Answer 6

Cough

Question 7

Series of expiratory coughs after a deep inspiration?

Answer 7

Paroxysmal cough

Question 8

Rate and Depth of Respirations: 2

Answer 8

Tachypnea
Bradypnea

Question 9

Nonrigid part of the chest draws inward because of decreased intrapleural pressure????

Answer 9

Retractions

Question 10

Due to decreased oxygen in body cells (hypoxia)???

Answer 10

Restlessness

Question 11

► Blue tinge to the skin
► Indicates hypoxia

Answer 11

Cyanosis

Question 12

Change in the angle between the fingernail and the nailbed because of increased capillary
growth in the fingertips???

Answer 12

Clubbing of Fingers

Question 13

Normal Breath Sounds: 2

Answer 13

Vesicular Breathing
Tubular or Bronchial Breathing

Question 14

Adventitious Breath Sounds: WRLR

Answer 14

Wheeze
Rales
Laryngeal Stridor
Rhonchi

Question 15

Snoring sound which connotes obstruction in the nose or pharynx????

Answer 15

Rhonchi

Question 16

Harsh, strident sound on inspiration which connotes obstruction at the base of the tongue or in the larynx????

Answer 16

Laryngeal Stridor

Question 17

Expiratory whistle sound???

Answer 17

Wheeze

Question 18

Fine crackling sounds heard over the alveoli??

Answer 18

Rales

Question 19

►Chest Diameters

Answer 19

Pigeon Chest

Question 20

Elongated anteroposterior diameter of the chest caused by air trapping???

Answer 20

Pigeon Chest

Question 21

► Invasive method of determining the effectiveness of ventilation and acid-base status
► Provide information about the oxygenation of the blood

Answer 21

Blood Gas Analysis

Question 22

4 components of Blood Gas Analysis:

Answer 22

Partial pressure of O2
Partial pressure of CO2
pH
HCO3

Question 23

►Continuous, non-invasive technique for measuring oxygen saturation
in the hemoglobin
►A sensor and a photodetector are placed under a vascular bed where
an infrared light is passed

Answer 23

Pulse Oximeter

Question 24

►Continuous, non-invasive measurement of oxygen saturation
►Electrodes are heated to 44°C attached to the chest causing vasodilation and brings peripheral arterial blood to the surface to be
read for oxygen contentq

Answer 24

Transcutaneous Oxygen Monitoring

Question 25

► Reveals information about the microorganisms causing the disease of the upper respiratory tract

Answer 25

Nasopharyngeal Culture

Question 26

►Diagnose an infection by the respiratory syncytial virus ►1-2 ml of sterile normal saline is instilled to the nose and then aspirated and sent to laboratory for analysis

Answer 26

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Nasal Washing

Question 27

►Analysis of specimen coughed out ►Teach to deep breath several times and cough out into a clean specimen cup

Answer 27

Sputum Analysis

Question 28

► Show areas of infiltration or consolidation in the lungs ► Ask patient to hold breath during the procedure ► Remove jewelries

Answer 28

Chest Xray

Question 29

► Introduction of radiopaque solution in the respiratory tract through USN or catheter before an X-ray study is performed

Answer 29

Bronchography

Question 30

► Measures the force of inertia, elasticity, and flow resistance

Answer 30

Pulmonary Function Studies

Question 31

a device that records the force of air exchange??

Answer 31

Spirometer

Question 32

Liquifying Agents: 3

Answer 32

guaifenesin saline nasal drops nasal spray

Question 33

Humidification: 2

Answer 33

Vaporizer Nebulizer

Question 34

► Effective method of raising mucus

Answer 34

coughing

Question 35

► Involves changing the child’s position to help move mucus, initiate cough reflex, and be expelled

Answer 35

Chest Physiotherapy

Question 36

►Chest Physiotherapy ►3 Techniques:

Answer 36

►Postural Drainage Percussion Vibration

Question 37

►Looks like a small plastic pipe where the child breathes in and the ball inside the device causes vibration to the lungs

Answer 37

Mucus Clearing Device

Question 38

►Elevates the arterial oxygen saturation level by supplying more oxygen to the RBC by the respiratory tract

Answer 38

Oxygen Administration

Question 39

Oxygen Administration Types: 3

Answer 39

oxygen hood nasal oxygen oxygen mask

Question 40

Pharmacologic Therapy: NADEBACM

Answer 40

Nasal Spray antihistamine decongestants expectorants bronchodilators antibiotic corticosteroid

Question 41

► Hand held device used to provide a route of medication administration directly to the respiratory tract

Answer 41

Meter Dose Inhaler