Respiratory Services Exam Practice

Which of the following are not a part of the respiratory system?

• alveoli

• lungs

• trachea

• pons

What disease is characterized by the inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to wheezing and breathlessness?

• Pneumonia

• Bronchitis

• Asthma

• Emphysema

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

•  

  exchanging gases

  
  

•  

  regulating temperature

  
  

• transporting nutrients

• removing waste products

What is the term for the surgical creation of an opening into the trachea to assist with breathing?

•  

  thoracotomy

  
  

• bronchoscopy

• laryngoscopy

• tracheostomy

Susan is a woman in her late 60s. She has been a smoker since she was 14 and has had issues breathing for the last 15 years. She has developed a respiratory condition that causes the alveoli in the lungs to loose their elasticity, making it hard to exchange gases. What disease does Susan most likely have?

• bronchitis

• asthma

• pneumonia

• emphysema

Sam came into the ER drowsy, hypoxic, and has a decreased level of consciousness. EMTs suspect that there was a gas leak in his home leading to carbon monoxide poisoning. As the respiratory therapist on duty, what initial treatment would be the priority for Sam?

• pray

•  

  administering antibiotics

  
  

•  

  beginning anticoagulants

  
  

•  

  providing oxygen therapy

  
  

When assessing a patient's respiratory status, which vital sign is crucial to monitor for detecting hypoxemia? 

•  

  Oxygen Saturation (SpO2)

  
  

•  

  Heart Rate

  
  

•  

  Body Temperature

  
  

•  

  Blood Pressure

  
  

Bert is in the ER being seen a virus he has. His vital signs include a SpO2 of 95% and respiration rate of 24 bpm. What would describe his respiratory effort? 

• tachypnea

• eupnea

• hypoxemia

• bradypnea

When taking care of patients, it is important for the healthcare provider to follow this legal limitation of practice to prevent harm and lawsuits. What is this legal limitation known as?

•  

  healthcare duty

  
  

•  

  Job

  
  

•  

  a threat

  
  

•  

  scope of practice

  
  

Match the following

• stridor

• Discontinuous, popping or crackling sounds, usually heard during inspiration

  
  

• crackles

• Low-pitched, snoring, gurgling or rattling sounds, usually heard during expiration

  
  

• wheeze

• Continuous high-pitched musical sounds, usually heard during expiration

  
  

• rhonchi

• harsh, high-pitched whistling sound, usually heard with inspiration