RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS 2024/25

Multiple Choice

What does the term "Sinusitis" refer to?

• Inflammation of one or more sinuses

• Inflammation of the trachea

• Bleeding from the nose

• Inflammation of the larynx

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Which term describes a condition that is of long duration?

• Chronic

• Acute

• Epistaxis

• Rhinitis

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Which infectious agent is listed as a common cause in dogs?

• Aspergillus spp.

• Chlamydia infection

• FURD

• Trauma

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can cause epistaxis (nosebleed)?

• Allergies

• Trauma

• Fungal infection

• Foreign bodies

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Which diagnostic method is used to identify bacterial and fungal infections?

• Bacterial and fungal culture

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

• Computed Tomography (CT)

• Nasal flush for cytology

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What is a recommended method to assist a patient with mobility during nursing care?

• Use of harness for walking

• Increase stress

• Avoid fluids

• Limit urination

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What diagnostic technique is recommended in severe cases for further investigation?

• Smears (FNA) and biopsy

• X-ray

• Blood glucose test

• MRI scan

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What is the main function of bronchodilators in the treatment of respiratory conditions?

• They relax the muscles in the lungs and widen the airways (bronchi)

• They increase inflammation in the lungs

• They cause weight gain

• They narrow the airways (bronchi)

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What does BOAS stand for and what does it involve?

• A combination of congenital anatomical defects causing increased airway resistance and obstruction

• A viral infection of the lungs

• A bacterial infection of the throat

• A genetic disorder affecting the heart

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What happens in laryngeal paralysis?

• The vocal folds are unable to abduct (open) in response to exercise or respiratory demands.

• The vocal folds are unable to adduct (close) during speech.

• The trachea collapses during breathing.

• The lungs fail to expand during inhalation.

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Which of the following statements is true about the nerve controlling the muscle that opens the vocal fold?

• It is one of the longest nerves in the body and circles around the heart before entering the larynx.

• It is the shortest nerve in the body and goes directly to the larynx.

• It only travels within the brain and never leaves it.

• It controls all the muscles in the body.

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Which of the following medications is mentioned as having anecdotal success in treating mild cases of laryngeal paralysis?

• Doxepin (Sinequan®)

• Ibuprofen

• Paracetamol

• Metformin

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Which of the following is recommended for dogs with mild laryngeal paralysis?

• Use a harness instead of a collar

• Exercise in hot environments

• Avoid all medications

• Increase strenuous exercise

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What does the term "Apnoea" refer to?

• Cessation of breathing

• Difficulty in breathing

• Increased breathing rate

• Bluish appearance of the tongue

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Which condition is characterized by excess carbon dioxide in the blood?

• Hypercapnia

• Hypoxia

• Cyanosis

• Orthopnoea

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What happens when any part of normal respiration is interrupted or fails to function adequately?

• Oxygen is transferred efficiently and carbon dioxide is eliminated

• There is no effect on oxygen or carbon dioxide levels

• Failure of oxygen being transferred to the circulation and carbon dioxide being eliminated

• Only carbon dioxide elimination is affected

Multiple Choice

What are the resulting conditions when acute respiratory disease occurs?

• Hypoxia and hypercapnia

• Hyperglycemia and hypothermia

• Hypertension and anemia

• Hypotension and bradycardia

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What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?

• A long-term inflammatory condition that affects the pulmonary or respiratory system.

• A short-term infection of the digestive system.

• A reversible disease of the nervous system.

• A genetic disorder affecting the skin.

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Which of the following is NOT a possible factor that could cause inflammation of the airways in COPD?

• Genetic mutation

• Long-term exposure to smoke

• Air pollution

• Allergens

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What is the normal respiratory rate range for respiratory patients as mentioned in the nursing care guidelines?

• 10-30 BPM

• 5-15 BPM

• 20-40 BPM

• 30-50 BPM

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When listening to the chest of a respiratory patient, how many sections (grid) should be checked according to the nursing care steps?

• 3 sections

• 2 sections

• 5 sections

• 1 section