Question:

Answer: C

Question:

Answer: D

Question: A patient who is suspected of being hypoxic and is breathing adequately should be given supplemental oxygen with a:

1. mouth-to-mask device.

2. B. nonrebreathing mask.

3. C. bag-valve mask.

4. D. nasal cannula.

5. Answer: B

6. Question: During your assessment of a patient with respiratory distress, you hear wheezing when listening to breath sounds. This indicates:

7. A. fluid in the alveoli.

8. B. a lower airway obstruction.

9. C. secretions in the airway.

10. D. swelling of the upper airway.

11. Answer: B

12. Question:

13. Answer: B

14. Question:

15. Answer: A

16. Question: Irregular respirations characterized by an increasing rate and depth of breathing followed by periods of apnea are called:

17. A. agonal respirations.

18. B. ataxic respirations.

19. C. eupneic respirations.

20. D. Cheyne-Stokes respirations.

21. Answer: D

22. Question:

23. Answer: C

24. Question: The physical act of moving air into and out of the lungs is called:

25. A. diffusion.

26. B. respiration.

27. C. oxygenation.

28. D. ventilation.

29. Answer: D

30. Question:

31. Answer: A