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Identify the epidemiology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment findings, and management of respiratory diseases and conditions.

Questions and Answers

1.

Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome is a disorder of?
- A.
  
  Perfusion
- B.
  
  Diffusion
- C.
  
  Ventilation
- D.
  
  None of the answers are correct
Correct Answer
B. Diffusion
2.

Which of the following is not a common asthma medication?
- A.
  
  Albuterol
- B.
  
  Nitroglycerin
- C.
  
  Alupent
- D.
  
  Atrovent
Correct Answer
B. Nitroglycerin
3.

The main priority for a respiratory emergency is to?
- A.
  
  Elevate the patient’s legs and feet
- B.
  
  Manage the airway
- C.
  
  Turn the patient on the left side
- D.
  
  Have the patient cough
Correct Answer
B. Manage the airway
4.

Signs and symptoms of Asthma include:
- A.
  
  Cyanosis
- B.
  
  Wheezing
- C.
  
  Poor oxygen saturation
- D.
  
  All of the answers are correct
Correct Answer
D. All of the answers are correct
5.

Which 2 diseases are often discussed together as COPD?
- A.
  
  Asthma and Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- B.
  
  Pneumonia and Congestive Heart Failure
- C.
  
  Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- D.
  
  Pulmonary Edema and Pnuemothorax
Correct Answer
C. Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
6.

COPD stands for?
- A.
  
  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Distention
- B.
  
  Continuous Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- C.
  
  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- D.
  
  Chronic Obstructive Proctitis Disease
Correct Answer
C. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
7.

Which of the following is not a common respiratory condition?
- A.
  
  Emphysema
- B.
  
  Pedal Edema
- C.
  
  Pulmonary Edema
- D.
  
  Pneumothorax
Correct Answer
B. Pedal Edema
8.

Which is a cause of upper airway obstruction?
- A.
  
  Smooth muscle spasm
- B.
  
  Foreign body obstruction
- C.
  
  Pneumothorax
- D.
  
  Brain trauma
Correct Answer
B. Foreign body obstruction
9.

Which is the mechanical process by which air enters and exits the body?
- A.
  
  Perfusion
- B.
  
  Ventilation
- C.
  
  Diffusion
- D.
  
  Circulation
Correct Answer
B. Ventilation
10.

Which of the following is not a risk factor for developing a respiratory disease?
- A.
  
  Genetic predisposition
- B.
  
  Cardiac problems
- C.
  
  High blood sugar
- D.
  
  Environmental pollutants
Correct Answer
C. High blood sugar

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Respiratory Emergencies

Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome is a disorder of?

Which of the following is not a common asthma medication?

The main priority for a respiratory emergency is to?

Signs and symptoms of Asthma include:

Which 2 diseases are often discussed together as COPD?

COPD stands for?

Which of the following is not a common respiratory condition?

Which is a cause of upper airway obstruction?

Which is the mechanical process by which air enters and exits the body?

Which of the following is not a risk factor for developing a respiratory disease?