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SECTION 2
Questions 21-40
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
EACH OF THE FOLLOWING MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS SELECT THE ONE
MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER
21.ELDERLY PERSONS ARE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO PNEUMONIA BECAUSE OF?
A. The increase of reflex action of the epiglottis.
B. Limited expansion of the rib cage.
C. Poor diet. D. Diminished secretion of mucus. E. Inactivity
Please choose A,B,C,D,E -
CORRECT ANSWER=B
22. THE ORGANISM THAT CAUSES 95% OF ALL PRIMARY PNEUMONIA IS?
A. Pneumococcus D. Staphloccus
B. Friedlander's bacillus E. Tubercle bacillus
C. Streptococcus
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=A
23. THE TREATMENT AND PROGNOSIS OF PNEUMONIA DEPENDS UPON THE CAUSATION ORGANISM,THE CAUSATIVE ORGANISM IS?
THE CAUSATIVE ORGANISM,WHICH IS DETERMINE BY?
A. X-Rexamination D. Sputum examination
B. Gastric washings E. Blood culture
C. Bronchoscopy
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER= D
24. WHEN A PATIENT EXPECTORATES THICK,TENACIOUS SPUTUM, CONTAINING CASTS,IT IS USUALLY ASSOCIATED WITH?
CONTAINING CASTS, IT IS USUALLY ASSOCIATED WITH?
A. Asthmatic bronchitis D. Carcinoma of the lung
B. Pneumonia E. Bronchiectasis
C. Tuberculosis
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=E
25. THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING THE FLUID INTAKE IN APERSON WITH A COMMON COLD IS TO?
WITH A COMMON COLD IS TO?
A. Dilute the toxins in the body B. Lower the body temperature
B. Help the body get rid of waste products D. Decrease the amount of solid foods needed to maintain proper nutrition.
C. Lower protein carbohydate rate
D. Lower the body temperature
E. Get rid of odor
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=B
26. CHEST PAIN IS A COMMON SYMPTOM OF PNEUMONIA, IT USUALLY OCCURS ON THE THE AFFECTED SIDE, WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE SHOULD ENCOURAGE THE PATIENT TO?
IT USUALLY OCCURS ON THE AFFECTED SIDE, THE PATIENT SHOULD?
A. Breathe deeply to relieve the pain.
B. Lie on the affected side to help splint the chest.
C. Cough frequently
D. Change position frequently
E. Lie in one position
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=B
27. THE CAUSATIVE ORGANISM OF THE COMMON COLD IS ?
A. Straphylococcus
B. Strephyococcus
C. Filterable virus
D. Unknown
E. influenza bacillus
Please choose A,B,C,D,E -
CORRECT ANSWER=C
28. THE DIET FOR A PATIENT WITH AN ACUTE PNEUMONIA IS USUALLY?
A. High in fat B. Low in fat
B. Limited to liquids and soft foods D. Low in protein
C. Low calories
D. Loe in protien
E. Low in fat
Please choose A,B,C,D,E -
CORRECT ANSWER=B
29.WHEN A PATIENT HAS A SEVERE PNEUMONIA?
A. Peristaltic action may be decreased.
B. Diarrhea is prevalent.
C. Daily enemas are ordered.
D. Soild foods are ommited from the diet
E. GAS forming foods are a basic element in the diet
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=A
30. COUGH IS A COMMON SYMPTOM OF RESPIRATORY DISEASE, IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE SECRETION AND THUS LESSEN THE PAROXYSMS OF COUGHING, THE DOCTOR MAY ORDER A ?
IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE SECRETIONS AND THUS LESSEN THE
PAROXYSMS OF COUGHING, THE DOCTOR MAY ORDER A ?
A. Sedative expectorant B. Simulating expertorant
C. Detergent drug
D. Narcotic
E. Barbiturate
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=B
31. WHEN A PATIENT HAS RESPIRATORY DIFFICULTY,THE UPRIGHT SITTING POSITION IS COMFORTABLE BECAUSE?
POSITION?
A. The heart does not have to work as hard.
B. Less air is needed to oxygenate the lungs
C. The respiratory muscles are not cramped D. The lungs can expand more fully E. The thorax is forward,allowing for breathing
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=C
32.WHEN CARING FOR A PATIENT IN AN OXYGEN TENT,THE NURSE?
A. Keep the room cool.
B. Be with the patient as much as possible B. Keep the room cool C. Avoid over exposure of the patient
C. Avoid overexpose of the patient
D. Not overfeed the patient
E. Remember that oxygen supports combustion
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=E
33. THE FIRST INDICATION OF OXYGEN SHORTAGE MAY BE ?
A. Cyanosis B. Dyspnea
B. Increased respiratory rate
C. Change in the patient's color
D. Dyspnea
E. Increase pulse rate
Please choose A,B,C,D,E -
CORRECT ANSWER=E
34. DETERGENTS DRUGS,SUCH AS ALEVAIRE,ARE PRESCRIBED TO?
A. Stimulate coughing
B. Liquify bronchial secretions
C. Diminish bronchial secretions
D. Diminish bronchial secretions
E. Soothe irritated mucous membranes
Please choose A,B,C,D,E -
CORRECT ANSWER=B
35. INTERMITTENT POSITIVE PRESSURE BREATHING IPPB MAY BE ORDERED FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING REASONS,EXCEPT TO ?
ORDERED FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING, EXCEPT?
A. Increase the tidal volume B. Decrease arterial oxygen saturation C. Improve distribution of inhaled gas
B. Decreased arterial oxygen saturation
C. Assist in regulating respiratory acid-base levels
D. Faciliate the elimination of carbon dioxide
E. Improve distribution of inhaled gas
Please choose A,B,C,D,E -
CORRECT ANSWER=B
36. THE NURSE HELPS THE PATIENT COUGH BY?
A. Placing the patient in semi-fower's position
B. Having the patient lie on his side for a part of the day
C. Placing a pillow under the patient's back D. Placing her hands on the front and back of the chest E. Placing your hands on the patient's abdomen
D. Placing her hands on the ront and back of the chest
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=D
37. POSTURAL DRAINAGE IS PRESCRIBED FOR THE PATIENT WHO?
A. Cannot cough
B. Is dyspnetic
C. Has difficulty in raising sputum
D. Is cyanotic
E. Cannot be suctioned
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=C
38.FOR POSTURAL DRAINAGE, THE HEAD AND CHEST OF THE PATIENT ARE DEPENDENT, THE WAY THIS POSITION IS ACHIEVED DEPENDS UPON THE?
A. Part of the lung affected.
B. Equipment available
C. Emotional state of the patient
D. Weight of the patient
E. Age of the patient
Please choose A,B,C,D,E -
CORRECT ANSWER=A
39. THE BEST TIME FOR POSTURAL DRAINAGE IS ?
A. After meals
B. Before meals
C. Early afternoon D. Before supper E. Whenever the patient feels the need
D. Before supper
E. Whenever the patient feels the need.
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=B
40.IN CARING FOR A PATIENT WHO RAISES A GREAT DEAL OF SPUTUM,THE NURSE SHOULD PROVIDE FOR?
