Respiratory Care Quiz

At what time of day should a sputum specimen be obtained?

• Late at night

• Early in the morning

• Afternoon

• Evening

What should a patient use to rinse their mouth before a sputum culture?

• Alcohol-based mouthwash

• Water

• Saltwater

• Mouthwash with fluoride

What is the correct position for a patient during a thoracentesis?

• Lying flat on the back

• Upright at the side of the bed; lean on overbed table

• Lying on the stomach

• Sitting in a recliner

What must be done before a bronchoscopy procedure?

• Eat a light meal

• NPO for six hours

• Drink plenty of water

• Take a sedative

What should be avoided to prevent sources of static electricity during oxygen therapy?

• Synthetic materials and wool carpets

• Cotton clothing and wooden floors

• Metal objects and glass surfaces

• Leather and silk materials

How far should nasal prongs be inserted into the nose during oxygen therapy?

• 0.5 cm

• 1 cm

• 2 cm

• 3 cm

What should be done before suctioning a client during tracheobronchial suctioning?

• The client should be oxygenated

• The client should be given fluids

• The client should be sedated

• The client should be given antibiotics

What should be done after suctioning a client during tracheobronchial suctioning?

• The client should be oxygenated

• The client should be given fluids

• The client should be sedated

• The client should be given antibiotics

For how long should suction be applied at a time during tracheobronchial suctioning?

• 5-10 seconds

• 10-15 seconds

• 15-20 seconds

• 20-25 seconds

What is the definition of pneumothorax?

• Air in the pleural space that separates the lung from the chest wall

• Blood in the pleural space that separates the lung from the chest wall

• Fluid in the pleural space that separates the lung from the chest wall

• Air in the lung tissue