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WorksheetsNCM 112: Respiratory Module
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 23mins
All of the following are considered parts of the lower respiratory tract EXCEPT:
Bronchioles
Pharynx
Lungs
Trachea
The lungs do not collapse during expiration because of what type of lung volume?
Tidal volume
Residual volume
Inspiratory reserve volume
Expiratory reserve volume
A patient has a sore throat with fever, with exudates on examination. What is one of the most common causes that can lead to glomerulonephritis or rheumatic heart disease?
Group B Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcus
Group D Alpha-Hemolytic Streptococcus
Group B Alpha-Hemolytic Streptococcus
Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcus
A young boy at the ER presents with fever and dyspnea. You notice that he is drooling, with stridor, and is in a tripod position. His mother said he never received any vaccinations. What is the most likely condition?
Pneumonia
Influenza
Epiglottitis
Bronchial asthma
A young girl had a nosebleed after playing football with her friends. If this is an anterior epistaxis, what plexus was most likely affected?
Woodruff
Axillary
Kiesselbach
Brachial
Who is the most at risk for obstructive sleep apnea among the choices?
40/F, sleeps on her left side, on febuxostat
55/M, BMI 35, on diazepam
20/M, wakes up early to jog, on cetirizine
All are equally at risk
Which of the following are considered risk factors of laryngeal tumors?
Asbestos exposure
Tobacco use
Alcohol consumption
All of the above
Your patient has atelectasis affecting his RIGHT lung. Where would you expect the trachea to be deviated?
Deviated towards the diaphragm
Deviated towards the right
Deviated towards the heart
Deviated towards the left
Your pediatric patient was diagnosed with PCAP. Which of the following findings would possibly indicate the need for hospital admission?
O2 saturation 95%
Slight tachypnea
Mild dehydration
Intercostal retractions
Which of the following patients are at risk for aspiration? SATA
Post-stroke
NPO
Marathon runner
Repeated vomiting
Which of the following anti-TB meds are NOT properly paired to its expected side effects?
Isoniazid: peripheral neuritis
Pyrazinamide: gingivitis
Ethambutol: visual problems
Rifampicin: red-orange urine
Mr. L has a lung abscess. Which finding would you expect to note on percussion?
Dullness
Hyperresonant
Wheezing
Symmetrical chest expansion
Mr. L has pleuritic chest pain due to a productive cough. How can you help him manage his pain?
Offer a pillow splint the rib cage while coughing
Have him lie in prone position to prevent aspiration
Offer a cup of water every time he feels like coughing
Offer an antitussive to alleviate the cough
Mrs. P has pleural effusion affecting her LEFT lung. What would you most expect to note on auscultation over the left lung field?
Crackles
Stridor
Decreased breath sounds
Wheezing
Ms. L was diagnosed to have pulmonary tuberculosis, causing the pleural effusion. What is the type of pleural effusion in this case?
Transudative
Exudative
Transcutaneous
Exuberant
While assisting on a thoracentesis, what is an important instruction you must emphasize to the patient?
Avoid breathing
Stay still
Lie flat on the bed
All of the above
If a chest tube was accidentally pulled out, what would you immediately do?
Stuff opening with sterile cotton balls
Have patient take deep breaths
Secure opening with petrolatum gauze
Reinsert the chest tube
Which of the following types of acute respiratory failure are CORRECTLY paired? SATA
Type 1: Hypoxemic
Type 2: Shock
Type 3: Perioperative
Type 4: Hypercapnic
Ms. G has been having leg pain for months. D-dimer was noted to be elevated. She came in to the ER due to dyspnea. She appeared diaphoretic, tachypneic, tachycardic, and in distress. Which of the following should be your consideration?
Acid reflux
Bronchial asthma
Pulmonary embolism
Pleural effusion
Premature newborns are more at risk for acute respiratory distress syndrome due to insufficient ___?
Subcutaneous tissue
Surfactant
Hemoglobin
Vitamin K
