Advanced Respiratory Test Review

Inserted directly into the trachea through a small incision.

• Nasogastric tube

• Endotracheal tube

• Tracheostomy

• Endoscope

A plastic or rubber tube inserted through the nose or mouth past the epiglottis to the trachea to provide an airway.

• Nasal/Oral Airway

• Nasogastric Tube

• Tracheostomy

• Endotracheal Tube

A device used to measure the rate oxygen is delivered is:

• Flowmeter

• Pulse Oximeter

• Oxygen Tank

• Pressure Gauge

Most accurate measurement of a patient's oxygen blood level.

• Pulse Oximeter

• Arterial Blood Gas Analysis

• Flowmeter measurement

• Venous Blood Gas Analysis

What are good sites for pulse oximeters?

• Toes

• Leg

• Ears

• Fingers

What device is used for oropharyngeal secretions?

• Oral/Nasal Airway

• Your hand

• inline suction

• Yankauer or tonsillar tip

Redness and inflammation around a tracheostomy site require what kind of care?

• Decrease tracheostomy care

• Apply hydrocolloid or transparent dressing just under the stoma

• Remove the ties frequently

• Apply dry gauze

What are possible reasons for low pulse oximeter readings with poor waveforms on someone's hand?

• Stubby fingernails

• Poor circulation of the hands

• Warm hands

• Nervousness

A pulse oximeter measures:

• Oxygen level via a flowmeter

• Oxygen levels in the blood

• Oxygen and carbon dioxide of the blood

• pH level of the blood

Where does the transfer of oxygen and carbon dioxide occur?

• atrium

• alveoli

• ventricles

• trachea