Deck 16: The Circulatory System and Related Care

Question 1

What should you do when getting a patient out of bed for the first time after an illness or after surgery?

A) have the patient move slowly
B) help the patient to a standing position
C) have the patient sit at the side of the bed
D) all of the above

Answer 1

A

Question 2

All of the following are functions of blood circulation EXCEPT:

A) maintenance of fluid balance in the tissues
B) transportation of hormones
C) regulation of body temperature.
D) coordination of muscles

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Why it is important to give routine patient care after the patient has had their breathing treatment?

A) to prevent having to wash them again
B) so that they can breathe better
C) to keep the respiratory therapist on schedule
D) all of the above

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following definitions is NOT correct?

A) Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs.
B) Endocarditis is an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart.
C) The common cold is an infection of the upper respiratory tract.
D) Bronchitis is an inflammation of the trachea.

Question 5

Veins carry unoxygenated blood, EXCEPT for the four pulmonary veins.

Question 6

An unconscious patient who vomits is NOT in danger of aspiration.

Question 7

Mouth care is more vital than ever for COPD patients due to lack of saliva.

Question 8

The force of the blood pushing against the walls of the blood vessels is called blood pressure.

Question 9

The blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are veins.

Question 10

Emphysema is an inflammation of the trachea.

Question 11

An inflammation of the sinuses is called sinusitis.

Question 12

Patients with peripheral vascular disease should avoid applying heating pads to legs, smoking, crossing legs at the knees, and wearing tight socks.

Question 13

Peripheral vascular disease is caused by poor functioning of the valves in the veins, especially in the legs.