Deck 24: Assisting With Oxygen Needs

Question 1

Hypoxia means

A) Respiratory depression
B) Cells do not have enough oxygen
C) Breathing stops
D) Slow and weak respirations

Answer 1

Cells do not have enough oxygen

Question 2

Difficult, labored, or painful breathing is

A) Apnea
B) Bradypnea
C) Dyspnea
D) Orthopnea

Answer 2

Dyspnea

Question 3

Respirations are more than 20 per minute. This is

A) Apnea
B) Bradypnea
C) Dyspnea
D) Tachypnea

Answer 3

Tachypnea

Question 4

The following are reported to the nurse except

A) Respirations that are quiet, effortless, and regular
B) Behavior and personality changes
C) Increased rate and depth of respirations
D) Cyanosis

Question 5

Respirations are slow, shallow, and sometimes irregular. This is

A) Bradypnea
B) Tachypnea
C) Hypoventilation
D) Hyperventilation

Question 6

Sitting up and leaning over a table to breathe is

A) Fowler's position
B) Semi-Fowler's position
C) Orthopneic position
D) Hypoxic position

Question 7

A resident is in the orthopneic position. How can you increase the person's comfort?

A) Place a pillow under the person's head and shoulders.
B) Place a pillow on the table.
C) Raise the head of the bed.
D) Lower the head of the bed.

Question 8

A reduced amount of oxygen in the blood is

A) Hypoxemia
B) Hypoxia
C) Oxygen concentration
D) Respiratory depression

Question 9

Early signs of hypoxia are

A) Cyanosis, dyspnea, and increased pulse rate
B) Sitting and leaning forward to breathe
C) Restlessness, dizziness, and disorientation
D) Nausea and vomiting

Question 10

Respirations gradually increase in rate and depth and then become shallow and slow. Breathing may stop for 10 to 20 seconds. This is

A) Orthopneic respirations
B) Cheyne-Stokes respirations
C) Kussmaul respirations
D) Hypoventilation

Question 11

The lack of or absence of breathing is

A) Apnea
B) Kussmaul respirations
C) Bradypnea
D) Hypoxia

Question 12

Which statement about hypoxia is incorrect?

A) The brain is very sensitive to low levels of oxygen.
B) Hypoxia is life-threatening.
C) Anything affecting respiratory function can cause hypoxia.
D) Hyperventilation is needed.

Question 13

The amount of hemoglobin containing oxygen is

A) Hypoxia
B) Hypoxemia
C) Oxygen concentration
D) Alveolar-capillary exchange

Question 14

To prevent respiratory complications, a person is repositioned at least every

A) Hour
B) 2 hours
C) 4 hours
D) Shift

Question 15

A person can breathe deeply and comfortably only when sitting. This is

A) Apnea
B) Bradypnea
C) Dyspnea
D) Orthopnea

Question 16

You find a person leaning forward over a table to breathe. What should you do?

A) Tell the nurse.
B) Remind the person to sit straight.
C) Give oxygen.
D) Provide a postural support.

Question 17

Cyanosis can be observed in the following except

A) Skin
B) Lips and mucous membranes
C) Nail beds
D) Eyes

Question 18

Respirations are fewer than 12 per minute. This is

A) Apnea
B) Bradypnea
C) Orthopnea
D) Tachypnea

Question 19

Respirations that are very deep and rapid are

A) Orthopneic respirations
B) Cheyne-Stokes respirations
C) Kussmaul respirations
D) Hypoventilation

Question 20

Respirations are rapid and deeper than normal. This is

A) Bradypnea
B) Tachypnea
C) Hypoventilation
D) Hyperventilation

Question 21

A patient is recovering from abdominal surgery. You are assisting the person with deep-breathing and coughing exercises. Which will promote the person's comfort during coughing?

A) Placing a pillow on the table
B) Holding a pillow over the person's incision
C) Positioning the person supine
D) Having the person take shallow breaths

Question 22

Which health team member decides how much oxygen to give?

A) The person
B) The doctor
C) The nurse
D) The respiratory therapist

Question 23

Which removes mucus?

A) Coughing
B) Deep breathing
C) Incentive spirometry
D) Surgery

Question 24

Deep-breathing and coughing exercises are done

A) Every hour
B) Every 2 hours
C) Every 4 hours
D) As often as directed by the nurse and care plan

Question 25

You are assisting a patient with deep-breathing and coughing exercises. For these exercises the person can be positioned in the following ways except

A) Fowler's position
B) Semi-Fowler's position
C) Sitting on the side of the bed
D) Orthopneic position

Question 26

Which oxygen administration device allows the person to talk and eat?

A) Nasal cannula
B) Simple face mask
C) Nasal mask
D) Oxygen flow mask

Question 27

A resident receives oxygen at 2 L/min. You note that the flow rate is at 4 L/min. What should you do?

A) Do nothing. The flow rate is within normal range.
B) Adjust the flow rate.
C) Tell the nurse.
D) Ask how the person feels.

Question 28

Pulse oximetry is ordered. Which is not a sensor site?

A) Chest
B) Finger
C) Nose
D) Earlobe

Question 29

You are assisting a patient with deep-breathing and coughing exercises. The person needs to inhale

A) Through pursed lips
B) Though the mouth
C) Through the nose
D) Through a mouthpiece

Question 30

You assist the nurse with oxygen therapy. Which task can you perform?

A) Adjust the flow rate.
B) Remove the administration device.
C) Shut off the oxygen flow rate.
D) Check for signs of irritation from the administration device.

Question 31

Which is an abnormal oximetry value?

A) 93%
B) 95%
C) 97%
D) 99%

Question 32

A resident is on bedrest. The person will require

A) Deep-breathing and coughing exercises
B) The orthopneic position
C) Pulse oximetry
D) Oxygen therapy

Question 33

Which health team member decides which oxygen device to use?

A) The person
B) The doctor
C) The nurse
D) The respiratory therapist

Question 34

Which oxygen sources are used for persons who walk or use wheelchairs?

A) Wall outlet or oxygen tank
B) Oxygen tank or oxygen concentrator
C) Oxygen concentrator or liquid oxygen unit
D) Small oxygen tank or portable liquid oxygen unit

Question 35

What is a danger of liquid oxygen systems?

A) Liquid oxygen can freeze the skin.
B) Liquid oxygen can burn the skin.
C) Liquid oxygen can cause orthopnea.
D) Liquid oxygen can cause hypoxia.

Question 36

An oxygen administration device has two prongs that insert into the nostrils. This device is a

A) Nasal cannula
B) Simple face mask
C) Nasal mask
D) Oxygen flow mask

Question 37

You are not responsible for oxygen therapy because

A) Oxygen is a fire hazard
B) Nursing assistants do not give drugs
C) A doctor's order is needed
D) It is not part of your training

Question 38

You are assisting a patient with deep-breathing and coughing exercises. The person needs to exhale

A) Through pursed lips
B) Through the mouth
C) Through the nose
D) Through a mouthpiece

Question 39

Which health team members set and adjust the oxygen flow rate?

A) The doctor and nurse
B) The doctor and respiratory therapist
C) The nurse and respiratory therapist
D) The nurse and nursing assistant

Question 40

The amount of oxygen given is

A) The flow rate
B) Oxygen percent
C) Oxygen concentration
D) Oxygen administration

Question 41

A person is receiving oxygen therapy. The humidifier is not bubbling. What should you do?

A) Add more water to the humidifier.
B) Adjust the flow rate.
C) Shut off the oxygen.
D) Tell the nurse.

Question 42

A person is receiving oxygen therapy. Connecting tubing must be

A) Snug
B) Free of kinks
C) Lubricated
D) Out of the person's reach