Respiratory and Thoracic Nursing Quiz

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

• To digest food

• To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

• To circulate blood

• To regulate body temperature

What does COPD stand for?

• Chronic Oxygen Pressure Disorder

• Chronic Obstructive Pressure Disease

• Chronic Oxygenated Pulmonary Disorder

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Which of the following is a common respiratory condition?

• Hypertension

• Arthritis

• Asthma

• Diabetes

What is a common tool used to monitor blood oxygen levels?

• Thermometer

• Stethoscope

• Pulse oximeter

• Sphygmomanometer

What should a patient do if they have difficulty breathing?

• Run around

• Take deep breaths slowly

• Ignore it

• Drink cold water

What is the purpose of an inhaler?

• To provide oxygen

• To monitor heart rate

• To deliver medication directly to the lungs

• To measure blood pressure

What does dyspnea mean?

• Coughing

• Difficulty breathing

• Chest pain

• Fever

Which of the following is NOT a common medical device in respiratory care?

• Oxygen mask

• Nebulizer

• Ventilator

• Blood glucose meter

What is pleural effusion?

• A type of asthma

• Fluid in the lungs

• Fluid in the pleural space

• A lung infection

What should a patient do if they feel tightness in their chest?

• Go for a run

• Eat a snack

• Consult a doctor

• Take a nap