Respiratory Questions PDF

\#\#\# Demonstrate basic techniques to assess the respiratory system.\ \ Type: MC\ 1. Which part of the stethoscope is used to detect high-pitched lung sounds such as bronchial breathing?\ \*a. Diaphragm\ b. Bell\ c. Tubing\ d. Earpiece\ \ Type: MC\ 2. What is the normal range for the respiratory ra...

\#\#\# Demonstrate basic techniques to assess the respiratory system.\ \ Type: MC\ 1. Which part of the stethoscope is used to detect high-pitched lung sounds such as bronchial breathing?\ \*a. Diaphragm\ b. Bell\ c. Tubing\ d. Earpiece\ \ Type: MC\ 2. What is the normal range for the respiratory rate in an adult at rest?\ a. 8-12 breaths per minute\ b. 24-30 breaths per minute\ \*c. 12-20 breaths per minute\ d. 6-10 breaths per minute\ \ Type: MC\ 3. When assessing for tactile fremitus, increased vibrations indicate which condition?\ \*a. Lung consolidation\ b. Pneumothorax\ c. Pleural effusion\ d. Pulmonary embolism\ \ \#\#\# Identify basic oxygen delivery systems used in the clinical setting.\ \ Type: MC\ 4. Which of the following oxygen delivery systems provides the highest concentration of oxygen?\ a. Nasal cannula\ b. Simple face mask\ \*c. Non-rebreather mask\ d. Venturi mask\ \ Type: MC\ 5. What is the appropriate oxygen flow rate for a nasal cannula?\ \*a. 1-6 liters per minute\ b. 8-15 liters per minute\ c. 20-30 liters per minute\ d. 15-20 liters per minute\ \ Type: MC\ 6. Which oxygen delivery device is specifically designed to deliver a precise oxygen concentration?\ a. Nasal cannula\ \*b. Venturi mask\ c. Simple face mask\ d. Non-rebreather mask\ \ \#\#\# Identify physical assessment changes in the older adult.\ \ Type: MC\ 7. Which pulmonary change is commonly observed in older adults?\ a. Increased lung elasticity\ \*b. Decreased chest wall compliance\ c. Enhanced alveolar surface area\ d. Increased mucociliary clearance\ \ Type: MC\ 8. When performing a respiratory assessment on an older adult, which finding is considered normal?\ \*a. Kyphosis leading to reduced chest expansion\ b. Barrel chest due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)\ c. Use of accessory muscles at rest\ d. Persistent wheezing\ \ Type: MC\ 9. What structural change in the respiratory system contributes to decreased oxygenation in older adults?\ a. Thickened pleura\ \*b. Reduced alveolar surface area\ c. Enhanced bronchial cilia movement\ d. Increased surfactant production\ \ Type: MC\ 10. Which of the following is an expected physiological change affecting the respiratory system in older adults?\ a. Increased tidal volume\ b. Enhanced bronchial dilation\ \*c. Reduced respiratory muscle strength\ d. Increased residual lung volume