Respiratory Unit Quiz

Question 1

What is the word used when a patient is coughing up blood

Answer 1

hemoptisis

Question 2

What is SaO2

Answer 2

Arterial pressure

Question 3

What is SpO2

Answer 3

Pulse ox

Question 4

What is a barrel chest

Answer 4

When chest is as wide as thick

Question 5

What is a late sign of hypoxia

Answer 5

cyanosis

Question 6

What is the job of the larynx

Answer 6

speak

Question 7

What is the most accurate blood test to determine the percentage of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood

Answer 7

Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)

Question 8

What is a common over the counter anti tussive

Answer 8

Dextromethorphan

Question 9

After a laryngectomy, what is a main hurdle that the patient is faced with

Answer 9

Speaking

Question 10

What pH indicates acidosis

Answer 10

below 7.35

Question 11

What pH indicates alkalosis

Answer 11

greater than 7.45

Question 12

What is the main symptom of laryngitis

Answer 12

lose your voice

Question 13

What is one of the first symptoms of laryngeal cancer

Answer 13

hoarseness that lasts more than 2 weeks

Question 14

What are risk factors for epitaxis

Answer 14

hypertension, leukemia, hemophilia, trauma, forceful blowing

Question 15

What is the first treatment for epitaxis

Answer 15

pressure- lean forward

Question 16

What is the difference in side effects between first generation and second generation antihistamines

Answer 16

first generation has a dry mouth and is drowsy

Question 17

What do anti-tussives do

Answer 17

suppress the cough

Question 18

What do expectorants do

Answer 18

thin mucus to cough up

Question 19

What is a common complication of tonsillectomy

Answer 19

swallowing blood

Question 20

Which organism frequently causes tonsillitis and adenoiditis

Answer 20

Strep 7 or more times

Question 21

What is the single greatest risk factor for respiratory disease

Answer 21

smoking

Question 22

What disease would you most likely observe a barrel chest

Answer 22

emphysema

Question 23

What are symptoms of infectious disease in the respiratory system

Answer 23

increased sputum, high temp, ronchi,

Question 24

The common cold is typically caused by what organism

Answer 24

virus

Question 25

Should antibiotics be used for a virus

Answer 25

no

Question 26

What is the best way to prevent spread of viral infections

Answer 26

wash hands

Question 27

When suctioning a trach, when and how long should the suction be applied for

Answer 27

when pulling out | 10-15 seconds at a time

Question 28

What is a common first generation antihistamine

Answer 28

Diphenhydramine(Benadryl)

Question 29

What is a common second generation antihistamine

Answer 29

loratadine (Claritan)

Question 30

How is TB transferred from person to person

Answer 30

airborne

Question 31

What is a positive reaction on a TB test

Answer 31

hard bump (induration)

Question 32

What is a common side effect of Rifampin

Answer 32

red urine

Question 33

How long does a patient have to take anti TB meds for

Answer 33

6-9 months

Question 34

How do inhaled corticosteroids act in the respiratory system to decrease asthma symptoms

Answer 34

reduces inflammation

Question 35

What is a common side effect of inhaled corticosteroids

Answer 35

infection, hoarsness

Question 36

What can be done after administration do decrease infection of inhalant

Answer 36

rinse out mouth

Question 37

What causes acute respiratory distress syndrome

Answer 37

trauma

Question 38

What is a common symptom of a flail chest

Answer 38

Breathe in chest goes in | breath out chest puffs out

Question 39

What is a common side effect of albuterol

Answer 39

tachycardia

Question 40

How does albuterol affect the lungs

Answer 40

opens airways

Question 41

An asthmatic patient has 2 inhalers, albuterol and flunisolide. which one should she take first and why

Answer 41

Albuterol because that opens the airways for the other inhaler to go in better

Question 42

What is normal CO2

Answer 42

35-45

Question 43

What is normal HCO3

Answer 43

22-28

Question 44

What is used to prevent atelectasis in a post op patient

Answer 44

incentive spirometer

Question 45

What is pneumothorax

Answer 45

air between pleural membraines

Question 46

What are symptoms of pneumothorax

Answer 46

dyspnea, absent lung sounds, collapsed lung

Question 47

What is a pleural effusion

Answer 47

fluid between membrane and lungs

Question 48

What is pleurisy

Answer 48

inflammation of membranes around lungs

Question 49

What is a key symptom of pleurisy

Answer 49

sharp pain

Question 50

What is a non-medical way to thin respiratory secretions

Answer 50

fluids

Question 51

Constant bubbling in a water seal chest tube system can indicate what

Answer 51

air leak