HEALTH

What is the purpose of observing general appearance and level of consciousness (LOC) during a respiratory assessment?

• To assess for hypoxia and overall patient status.

• To determine the patient's nutritional status.

• To evaluate the patient's musculoskeletal strength.

• To check for signs of dehydration.

Which of the following is NOT a normal breath sound identified during auscultation of the lungs?

• Bronchial

• Bronchovesicular

• Vesicular

• Stridor

Cheyne-Stokes breathing is characterized by:

• Deep, rapid, labored breathing without apnea

• Cycles of increasing and decreasing depth/rate, followed by apnea

• Shallow, irregular breathing

• Continuous wheezing

Kussmaul breathing is best described as ________.

• Deep, rapid, labored breathing without apnea.

• Shallow, irregular breathing with periods of apnea.

• Slow, shallow breathing with prolonged expiration.

• Rapid, shallow breathing with frequent sighs.

Which of the following symptoms may a patient report as subjective data during an oxygen assessment?

• Shortness of breath

• Inability to breathe

• Chest pain (if hypoxic)

• All of the above

Observing skin color (lips, hands, feet) for pallor or cyanosis is part of the general appearance and initial assessment in respiratory assessment.

• True

• False

Which adventitious lung sounds should be recognized during auscultation?

• Wheezing

• Crackles (fine and coarse)

• Rhonchi

• Stridor

• All of the above

What is the normal anteroposterior (AP) diameter ratio of the chest?

• 1:2

• 2:1

• 1:1

• 3:1

Which oxygen delivery device is used for spontaneous breathing and mild hypoxia?

• Nasal Cannula

• Non-rebreather Mask

• Venturi Mask

• Bag-valve Mask

Which oxygen delivery device is used in emergent situations and provides the highest O2 concentration?

• Non-Rebreather Mask

• Nasal Cannula

• Venturi Mask

• Simple Face Mask