RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IMPORTANT QUESTION SERIES 1

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 1. Which is not a clinical feature of tuberculosis:

(a) Weight gain

 (b) Night sweating

(c) Anorexia 

(d) chronic cough

ANS- (a) Weight gain

2. The term bronchiectasis means :

(a) Inflammation of bronchus

(b) Widening of bronchus

(c) Collapse of bronchus

(d) Mucus deposition in bronchus

ANS- (b) Widening of bronchus

3. The voice box of body is:

(a) Larynx 

(b) Esophagus

(c) Trachea

 (d) Pharynx

ANS- (a) Larynx 

4. Which organ is said to be a wind pipe :

(a) Nostrils

 (b) Larynx

(c) Trachea

 (d) Bronchus

ANS- (c) Trachea

5. The fundamental defense mechanism of the lungs is :

(a) Coughing

 (b) Sneezing

(c) Deep breathing 

(d) Snoring

ANS- (a) Coughing

6. Removal of fluid or air form pleural space is known as :

(a) Paracentisis 

(b) Tapping

(c) Thoracentesis 

(d) All of above

ANS- (c) Thoracentesis 

7. The pco2 of arterial blood should be :

(a) 15-25mm hg 

(b) 25-35mm hg

(c) 35-45 mm hg 

(d) 45-55mm hg

ANS- (c) 35-45 mm hg 

8. The epiglottis is made by which kind of cartilage

(a) Hyaline cartilage

 (b) Fibrous cartilage

(c) Elastic cartilage

 (d) none of above

ANS- (c) Elastic cartilage

9. The trachea is anterior to the :

(a) Pharynx 

(b) Larynx

(c) Stomach 

(d) Esophagus

ANS- (d) Esophagus

10. The trachea divided in to bronchi at the level of:

(a) Carina 

(b) Muraina 

(c) Karina 

(d) Katerina

ANS- (a) Carina 

11. The right bronchi comparatively to the left bronchi is:

(a) Shorter & wider 

(b) Longer & wider

(c) Shorter & narrower

 (d) Longer & narrower

ANS- (a) Shorter & wider 

12. The total number of lobes of lungs in human being is

(a) 3 

(b) 4 

(c) 5

 (d) 6

ANS- (c) 5

13. Which immunoglobulin is higher in a patient of status asthmatic :

(a) 1g G

 (b) 1g G 

(c) 1g A

 (d) 1G E

ANS-  (d) 1G E

14. Which is not a accessory muscle of respiration :

(a) Scalene

 (b) Sternoleidomastoid

(c) Circular muscle 

(d) Trapezius muscle

ANS- (c) Circular muscle 

15. Which is not an organ of respiratory system

(a) Pharynx 

(b) Larynx

(c) Esophagus 

(d) Trachea

ANS- (c) Esophagus 

16. The primary function of respiratory system is :

(a) Speech production

(b) Maintain acid – base balance

(c) Provide o2 for metabolism

(d) Sense of smell

ANS- (c) Provide o2 for metabolism

17. The importance of sinuses is :

(a) provide immunity to the body

(b) provide resonance during speech

(c) filter the air entering in upper respiratory tract

(d) production of speech

ANS- (b) provide resonance during speech

18. During inspiration which pressure works in to the lungs :

(a) Negative pressure

 (b) Positive pressure

(c) Neutral 

(d) Osmotic pressure

ANS- (a) Negative pressure

19. Expiration occurs when the diaphragm & intercostal muscles :

(a) Contract 

(b) Relax 

(c) Twist

(d) Alternate contraction & relaxation

ANS-(b) Relax 

20. Which is not an appropriate task done by a radiography nurse for a woman came for X-ray investigation :

(a) Ask question regarding pregnancy status

(b) Remove jewellery & metal objects form chest area

(c) Confirm for NPO status of the patient

(d) Assess client ‘s ability to inhale & hold the breath

ANS- (c) Confirm for NPO status of the patient

21. Which of the following respiratory disease to be considered as emergency situation :

(a) Epiglotitis 

(b) Laryngetrachebronchitis

(c) Pneumonia 

(d) Bronchitis

ANS- (a) Epiglotitis 

22. The false ribs are :

(a) 5, 6, 7 

(b) 6, 7, 8

 (c) 7, 8, 9 

(d) 8, 9, 10

ANS- (d) 8, 9, 10

23. The major concentration of Co2 is transferred in the form of :

(a) Carboxyhemoglobin 

(b) Dissolved in to plasma

(c) Bicarbonate form 

(d) Carbon mono –oxide

ANS- (c) Bicarbonate form 

24. The transverse & A-P diameter of chest of a healthy adult is :

(a) 1:1 

(b) 1:2 

(c) 2:1 

(d) 1:3

ANS- (c) 2:1 

25. A 5 year old child admitted with epiglottits a nurse caring for him should do all except :

(a) Assess for respiratory status & abnormal sounds

(b) Monitor pulse oximetry

(c) Avoid supine positioning of child

(d) Regular checking oral temperature

ANS- (d) Regular checking oral temperature

26. A child assume tripod positioning when he/she is:

(a) Cold distressed 

(b) Air compromised

(c) Hugary 

(d) Mentally upset

ANS- (b) Air compromised

27. The largest lung volume is :

(a) Tidal volume

(b) Inspiratory reserve volume

(c) Expiratory reserve volume

(d) Functional residual volume

ANS- (b) Inspiratory reserve volume

28. The total lung capacity of a healthy adult is :

(a) 500ml

(b) 3500ml 

(c) 4500ml 

(d) 6000ml

ANS- (d) 6000ml

29. Inflammation of pulmonary parenchyma is known as:

(a) Asthma 

(b) Pneumonia

(c) Bronchiolitis 

(d) Rhinitis

ANS- (b) Pneumonia

30. A child is suffering from left sided inflammation of lung alveolus what is the appropriate nursing task for that child :

(a) Encourage the child to lie on the left side

(b) Administer antibiotics as soon as possible

(c) Use pulse oximetry to assess pulses

(d) Engage in play activities as much as possible

31. The asthmatic features appears most commonly during :

(a) Evening at the sunset

(b) Evening & night

(c) Night & early morning

(d) Afternoon & late evening

ANS- (b) Evening & night

32. A child brought to casualty with asthmatic attack the priority nursing action is :

(a) Administer humidified oxygen through nasal cannula

(b) Assess airway patency & respiratory status

(c) Initiate IV lines

(d) Prepare the child for ABG sampling & call to doctor

ANS- (a) Administer humidified oxygen through nasal cannula

33. A person is suffering from chronic lung disease due to root cause of cystic fibrosis a nurse should explain to the person about the problem by stating that :

(a) Lung problem is due to your occupational environment

(b) Lung problem is due to an autosomal recessive trait disorder

(c) Lung problem is due to an autosomal dominant disorder

(d) Lung problem is due to lung dysplasia

ANS- (b) Lung problem is due to an autosomal recessive trait disorder

34. A child diagnosed as cystic fibrosis while preparing the diet menu more consideration should be given towards :

(a) High calory ,low protein

(b) Low calory, high protein

(c) Low calory, low protein

(d) High claory , high protein

ANS- (a) High calory ,low protein

35. Heliox is prescribed for a patient suffering from croup a nursing officer interpret the prescription as

(a) A specific oil for tracheal massage

(b) A mixture of oxygen & helium

(c) A steroid for inhalation

(d) An injectable medication

ANS- (b) A mixture of oxygen & helium

36. The most common cause of bronchiolitis is :

(a) Hemophillus influenza 

(b) Pneumovirus

(c) Respiratory syncytial virus 

(d) Adenoviruses

ANS- (c) Respiratory syncytial virus 

37. Which is not true about the sudden infant death syndrome :

(a) It mostly occurs during winter

(b) Affect mostly infant of 2-3 month age

(c) Mostly occurs in supine position

(d) Incidence is higher in boys

ANS- (c) Mostly occurs in supine position

38. The rhinitis due to allergens is known as :

(a) Hay fever 

(b) Rhinorrhoea

(c) Asthma 

(d) Coryza

ANS- (a) Hay fever 

39. A child is taking B-adrenergic receptors since birth what would be the problem that child may have :

(a) M.R 

(b) Cerebral palsy

(c) Asthma 

(d) Gullian barre syndrome

ANS- (c) Asthma 

40. Atlectasis is :

(a) Bronchoconstriction

 (b) Alveoli collapse

(c) Trachela spasm

 (d) Thick mucus deposition

ANS-  (b) Alveoli collapse

41. After 72 hours of intradermal tuberculine test the induration of HIV patient is 6mm in diameter how a nurse will interpret this finding

(a) Positive result for tuberculosis

(b) Negative result for tuberculosis

(c) False positive result

(d) False negative result

ANS- (a) Positive result for tuberculosis

42. The active tuberculosis should be confined in:

(a) General ward

(b) Positive pressure room

(c) Negative pressure room

(d) ICU

ANS- (c) Negative pressure room

53. The application of particulate respirator is :

(a) Individual fitted special mask donning while caring TB patient

(b) Mask applying to a patient for 100% oxygenation

(c) Kind of ventilator used in critical areas

(d) Deep breathing exercises apparature

ANS- (a) Individual fitted special mask donning while caring TB patient

44. The main cause of Loffler pneumonia is :

(a) Kesosine

(b) Aspiration of gastric contents

(c) Ascaris lumbricoides

(d) K. Pneumonia

ANS- (c) Ascaris lumbricoides

45. Which is not the first line drug in tuberculosis

(a) Pyrazinamide 

(b) Ethambutol

(c) Streptomycin 

(d) Isoniazid

ANS- (c) Streptomycin 

46. A person who is on DOTS suddenly complain that his urine color changed orange the best reply given by a nurse :

(a) DOTS drugs sometime causes hemdturea

(b) Orange color is due to rifampin drug

(c) Orange color is due to isoniazid drug

(d) You need ultrasonography to rule out actual cause

ANS- (b) Orange color is due to rifampin drug

47. Emergency management of a patient in status asthmaticus includes which of the following medications :

(a) Inhaled beta2

(b) Inhaled corticosteroids

(c) IV beta2 agonists

(d) Oral corticosteroids

ANS- (a) Inhaled beta2

48. The nurse is teaching a patient with asthma regarding self care which of the following statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching :

(a) I should see my physician if have an upper respiratory infection

(b) I should practice medication to reduce my stress level

(c) I should use my corticosteroid inhaler when I feel short of breath

(d) I should schedule my bronchodilator inhaler before my morning exercise

ANS- (c) I should use my corticosteroid inhaler when I feel short of breath

49. Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) is a disease state characterized by airflow obstruction caused by:

(a) Increased airway resistance secondary to bronchial mucosal edema

(b) Increased airway resistance due to smooth muscle contraction

(c) Decreased elastic recoil

(d) All of the above

ANS- (d) All of the above

50. The nurse assessing a patient with pulmonary disorder assessment finding include history of smoking for 30 years chronic cough with thick sputum peripheral edema and bluish red color of the skin based on this data the patient most likely has which of the following conditions:

(a) Asthma 

(b) Chronic bronchitis

(c) Emphysema

 (d) Pulmonary tuberculosis

ANS- (b) Chronic bronchitis

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