Respiratory Emergencies
Identify the epidemiology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment findings, and management of respiratory diseases and conditions.
- 1.Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome is a disorder of?
- A.
Perfusion
- B.
Diffusion
- C.
Ventilation
- D.
None of the answers are correct
- 2.Which of the following is not a common asthma medication?
- A.
Albuterol
- B.
Nitroglycerin
- C.
Alupent
- D.
Atrovent
- 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
- 4.Signs and symptoms of Asthma include:
- A.
Cyanosis
- B.
Wheezing
- C.
Poor oxygen saturation
- 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
- 6.COPD stands for?
- A.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Distention
- B.
Continuous Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- C.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- D.
Chronic Obstructive Proctitis Disease
- 7.Which of the following is not a common respiratory condition?
- A.
Emphysema
- B.
Pedal Edema
- C.
Pulmonary Edema
- D.
Pneumothorax
- 8.Which is a cause of upper airway obstruction?
- A.
Smooth muscle spasm
- B.
Foreign body obstruction
- C.
Pneumothorax
- D.
Brain trauma
- 9.Which is the mechanical process by which air enters and exits the body?
- A.
Perfusion
- B.
Ventilation
- C.
Diffusion
- D.
Circulation
- 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
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