Question 1

Count respirations for 20 seconds and multiple by 4.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Bradypnea is a respiratory rate of greater than 16 breaths per minute and can be caused by head injury or opiate overdose.

Accepted Answer

Bradypnea is characterized by an abnormally slow breathing rate, typically less than 12 breaths per minute in adults, not greater than 16 breaths per minute.

Question 3

Normal capillary refill should be less than 3 seconds.

Accepted Answer

Capillary refill time is considered normal if it takes less than 3 seconds for color to return to the nail bed after pressure is applied and released.

Question 4

Palpation and percussion are techniques needed when a upper respiratory problem is suspected.

Accepted Answer

Palpation and percussion are more commonly used in the examination of the abdomen, thorax, and other body structures, rather than specifically for diagnosing upper respiratory problems, where inspection, auscultation, and sometimes imaging are more relevant.

Question 5

Low-pitched wheezing heard in only one area of the lung usually indicates pneumonia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Low-pitched wheezing heard in only one area...

Question 6

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
-Flaring of the lower ribs

Accepted Answer

Harrison's groove is associated with the flaring of the lower ribs, often seen in conditions like rickets due to the pull of the diaphragm on the softened bones.

Question 7

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
-Funnel chest

Accepted Answer

Funnel chest is another term for Pectus excavatum, which is a condition where the chest is sunken in or appears caved in.

Question 8

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
-Pigeon chest

Accepted Answer

Pigeon chest is another term for Pectus carinatum, a condition where the breastbone is pushed outward.

Question 9

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
-Abnormal

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each item to the statement or...

Question 10

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
-Rickets

Accepted Answer

Rickets, a disease caused by vitamin D deficiency, leads to softening and weakening of the bones in children, potentially causing deformities such as Harrison's groove, which is an indentation along the lower edge of the chest.

Question 11

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
-Carbon monoxide poisoning or pulmonary embolism

Accepted Answer

Tachypnea, which is rapid breathing, can be a symptom of both carbon monoxide poisoning and pulmonary embolism as the body attempts to increase oxygen intake.

Question 12

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
-Respiratory rate of fewer than 15 breaths per minute

Accepted Answer

Bradypnea is characterized by a slower than normal respiratory rate, typically fewer than 12-20 breaths per minute for an adult, fitting the description provided.

Question 13

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
-Increased intracranial pressure and opiate overdose

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each item to the statement or...

Question 14

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
-Deep breathing

Accepted Answer

Hyperpnea refers to deep breathing, often associated with an increased rate of breathing but primarily characterized by an increase in the depth of each breath.

Question 15

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
-Respiratory rate greater than 25 breaths per minute

Accepted Answer

Tachypnea is the medical term for a respiratory rate that is higher than normal, which is typically defined as more than 20 breaths per minute in adults.

Question 16

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
-Shallow breathing

Accepted Answer

Hypopnea is characterized by abnormally shallow breathing or an abnormally low respiratory rate, making it the correct match for "shallow breathing."

Question 17

The most common chief complaints heard for respiratory problems include:

Accepted Answer

Cough is a common chief complaint for respiratory problems, indicating issues such as infections, chronic diseases, or irritants affecting the respiratory system.

Question 18

To determine whether the breathing problems originate in the upper or lower airway, place the stethoscope by the nose and over the lung area. Which of the following will indicate upper airway breathing problems?

Accepted Answer

Upper airway problems can often be identified by comparing the sounds heard through a stethoscope placed by the nose and over the lung area. If the sounds heard over the lungs are similar to those heard by the nose, it suggests that the origin of the breathing problem is in the upper airway, such as the nasal passages or throat.

Question 19

The school should act quickly on which of the following respiratory findings?

Accepted Answer

Nasal flaring and intercostal retractions are signs of respiratory distress, indicating that the child is struggling to breathe and requires immediate medical attention.

Question 20

Drooling can be caused by infections such as:

Accepted Answer

Peritonsillar abscess can cause drooling due to pain and difficulty swallowing. Cerebral palsy, asthma, and heart failure are not infections and do not directly cause drooling.

Quiz 5: Assessment of the Respiratory System

Count respirations for 20 seconds and multiple by 4.

Bradypnea is a respiratory rate of greater than 16 breaths per minute and can be caused by head injury or opiate overdose.

Normal capillary refill should be less than 3 seconds.

Palpation and percussion are techniques needed when a upper respiratory problem is suspected.

Low-pitched wheezing heard in only one area of the lung usually indicates pneumonia.

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Flaring of the lower ribs

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Funnel chest

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Pigeon chest

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Abnormal

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Rickets

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Carbon monoxide poisoning or pulmonary embolism

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Respiratory rate of fewer than 15 breaths per minute

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Increased intracranial pressure and opiate overdose

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Deep breathing

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Respiratory rate greater than 25 breaths per minute

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Shallow breathing

The most common chief complaints heard for respiratory problems include:

To determine whether the breathing problems originate in the upper or lower airway, place the stethoscope by the nose and over the lung area. Which of the following will indicate upper airway breathing problems?

The school should act quickly on which of the following respiratory findings?

Drooling can be caused by infections such as: