Question 1

Breathing is slow,shallow,and sometimes irregular.This is:
A) Bradypnea
B) Tachypnea
C) Hypoventilation
D) Hyperventilation

Accepted Answer

Hypoventilation is characterized by slow, shallow, and sometimes irregular breathing, indicating an inadequate intake of air to fully exchange gases, leading to increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

Question 2

Respirations are less than 12 per minute.This is:
A) Apnea
B) Bradypnea
C) Orthopnea
D) Tachypnea

Accepted Answer

Bradypnea refers to a respiratory rate that is less than 12 breaths per minute.

Question 3

A reduced amount of oxygen in the blood is:
A) Hypoxemia
B) Hypoxia
C) Oxygen concentration
D) Respiratory depression

Accepted Answer

Hypoxemia is a condition where there is a reduced amount of oxygen in the blood. Hypoxia, on the other hand, refers to a deficiency of oxygen in tissues, which may be caused by hypoxemia or other factors. Oxygen concentration and respiratory depression are related to the amount of oxygen in the air or the ability to breathe, but do not specifically refer to a reduced amount of oxygen in the blood.

Question 4

The lack of or absence of breathing is:
A) Apnea
B) Kussmaul respirations
C) Bradypnea
D) Hypoxia

Accepted Answer

Apnea refers to the complete absence of breathing. Kussmaul respirations are deep and rapid breathing that occur in response to metabolic acidosis. Bradypnea is abnormally slow breathing. Hypoxia is a condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply.

Question 5

Respiratory arrest is when:
A) Breathing has stopped
B) The heart has stopped
C) Respirations are very rapid
D) Breathing and heart action have stopped

Accepted Answer

Respiratory arrest means that breathing has stopped.

Question 6

Respirations are greater than 20 per minute.This is:
A) Apnea
B) Bradypnea
C) Dyspnea
D) Tachypnea

Accepted Answer

Tachypnea is defined as a respiratory rate greater than 20 breaths per minute.

Question 7

Breathing is rapid and deeper than normal.This is:
A) Bradypnea
B) Tachypnea
C) Hypoventilation
D) Hyperventilation

Accepted Answer

Hyperventilation is characterized by rapid and deep breathing, which increases the amount of air entering the lungs.

Question 8

A harmful chemical or substance in the air or water is:
A) An allergy
B) An irritant
C) A pollutant
D) An allergen

Accepted Answer

A pollutant is a harmful chemical or substance that pollutes the air or water. An allergy is a reaction that some people have to certain substances, while an irritant causes discomfort or irritation. An allergen is a type of substance that can trigger an allergic reaction. Therefore, the best choice is C, pollutant.

Question 9

Rapid and deep respirations followed by 10 to 30 seconds of apnea is:
A) Biot's respirations.
B) Bradypnea
C) Cheyne-Stokes respirations
D) Orthopnea

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Difficult,labored,or painful breathing is:
A) Apnea
B) Bradypnea
C) Dyspnea
D) Orthopnea

Accepted Answer

Dyspnea refers to difficult, labored, or painful breathing. Apnea is the absence of breathing, Bradypnea is abnormally slow breathing, and Orthopnea is difficulty breathing while lying down.

Question 11

A person can breathe deeply and comfortably only when sitting.This is:
A) Apnea
B) Bradypnea
C) Dyspnea
D) Orthopnea

Accepted Answer

Orthopnea is a condition where a person can breathe deeply and comfortably only when sitting upright. It is often seen in people with congestive heart failure or other respiratory problems, and can be relieved by sitting up or using extra pillows at night. Apnea refers to a temporary cessation of breathing, bradypnea is abnormally slow breathing, and dyspnea is difficulty breathing.

Question 12

Respirations are slow and weak.They are not deep enough to bring air into the lungs.This is:
A) Respiratory arrest
B) Respiratory depression
C) Bradypnea
D) Biot's respirations

Accepted Answer

Respiratory depression is a state in which respiration is slow and weak, and not deep enough to bring air into the lungs. It can be caused by drug overdose, head injury, or other medical conditions.

Question 13

Respirations are very deep and rapid.They are:
A) Biot's respirations.
B) Cheyne-Stokes respirations.
C) Kussmaul respirations.
D) Hypoventilation

Accepted Answer

Kussmaul respirations are deep and rapid respirations that occur in response to metabolic acidosis. They are often seen in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis. Biot's respirations are characterized by irregular breathing patterns with periods of apnea, while Cheyne-Stokes respirations involve cycles of alternating shallow and deep breathing, followed by periods of apnea. Hypoventilation is a decrease in the rate or depth of breathing, leading to an increase in carbon dioxide levels in the body.

Question 14

A resident is sensitive to a substance.The person's body reacts with signs and symptoms.This is:
A) A pollutant
B) An allergy
C) Hypoxia
D) Hypoxemia

Accepted Answer

The scenario described suggests that the individual is experiencing an allergic reaction to a particular substance, as indicated by the signs and symptoms they are exhibiting. A pollutant would be a more general term for any harmful or unwanted substance in the environment, not necessarily one that triggers an allergic response. Hypoxia and hypoxemia refer to conditions related to oxygen deprivation, not allergic reactions.

Question 15

The amount of hemoglobin containing oxygen is:
A) Hypoxia
B) Hypoxemia
C) Oxygen concentration
D) Alveolar-capillary exchange

Accepted Answer

The amount of hemoglobin containing oxygen is referred to as oxygen concentration. Hypoxia refers to a deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching tissues, whereas hypoxemia is a low level of oxygen in the blood. Alveolar-capillary exchange relates to the exchange of gases in the lungs.

Question 16

Sitting up in bed and leaning over a table to breathe is:
A) Fowler's position.
B) Semi-Fowler's position
C) Orthopneic position
D) Hypoxic position

Accepted Answer

Orthopneic position is sitting up in bed and leaning over a table to breathe. Fowler's position is sitting up at a 45-60 degree angle, while Semi-Fowler's position is sitting up at a 30-45 degree angle. Hypoxic position is not a recognized medical term or position.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Hypoxia means that cells do not have enough oxygen. It can be caused by respiratory depression, breathing stopping, or slow and weak respirations, but the primary defining characteristic is the lack of oxygen to the cells.

Question 18

Respirations gradually increase in rate and depth and then become shallow and slow.Breathing may stop for 10 to 20 seconds.This is:
A) Biot's respirations.
B) Cheyne-Stokes respirations.
C) Kussmaul respirations.
D) Hypoventilation

Accepted Answer

Cheyne-Stokes respirations are characterized by a gradual increase in rate and depth of breathing, followed by shallow and slow breathing, and then a period of apnea lasting from 10 to 20 seconds. This pattern repeats in a cyclical manner. Biot's respirations are characterized by irregular breathing with varying depths and periods of apnea. Kussmaul respirations are deep and rapid, typically seen in diabetic ketoacidosis. Hypoventilation is characterized by a decrease in the rate and depth of breathing.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Oxygen is considered a drug, and nursing assistants are not authorized to administer drugs.

Question 20

Bloody sputum is:
A) Hemothorax
B) Hemoptysis
C) Pleural effusion
D) Pneumothorax

Accepted Answer

Bloody sputum refers to coughing up blood from the respiratory tract, which is known as hemoptysis. Hemothorax is a collection of blood in the pleural cavity, Pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid in the pleural space, and Pneumothorax is the presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity.

Quiz 39: Oxygen Needs

Breathing is slow,shallow,and sometimes irregular.This is:

Respirations are less than 12 per minute.This is:

A reduced amount of oxygen in the blood is:

The lack of or absence of breathing is:

Respiratory arrest is when:

Respirations are greater than 20 per minute.This is:

Breathing is rapid and deeper than normal.This is:

A harmful chemical or substance in the air or water is:

Rapid and deep respirations followed by 10 to 30 seconds of apnea is:

Difficult,labored,or painful breathing is:

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

Respirations are slow and weak.They are not deep enough to bring air into the lungs.This is:

Respirations are very deep and rapid.They are:

A resident is sensitive to a substance.The person's body reacts with signs and symptoms.This is:

The amount of hemoglobin containing oxygen is:

Sitting up in bed and leaning over a table to breathe is:

Hypoxia means :

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

You are not responsible for oxygen therapy because:

Bloody sputum is: