NSC 332 RESPIRATORY EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS | GUARANTEED PASS 2026
NSC 332 RESPIRATORY EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS | GUARANTEED PASS 2026 What is hemotysis? - answer-blood in sputum What are examples of primary prevention in respiratory? - answer-flu vaccine, pneumococcal vaccine What are examples of secondary prevention in respiratory? - answer-CT scan, chest XRAY What are examples of tertiary prevention in respiratory? - answer-smoking cessation education What is apart of the upper respiratory system? - answer-nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx What things are apart of the lower respiratory system? - answer-trachea, bronchi, lungs, pleura, bronchioles, alveoli What are pleura? - answer-serous lining of lungs that prevent friction What are alveoli? - answer-site of gas exchange Where is the angle of louis? - answer-At articulation of manubrium and body of sternum, at second rib level What is the angle of louis a landmark for? - answer-used for counting ribs and assessing location of organsWhat is the xiphoid process a landmark for? - answer-used for Heimlich, NG tube measuring Where are upper lobes best heard from? - answer-the front/anterior Where are lower lobes best heard from? - answer-the back/posterior What is the inspiratory descent? - answer-Lowest you can listen for lung sounds, smallest part of waist What is the pathway of pulmonary circulation? - answer-R heartlungsget o2 leave co2L heartbody What should be considered for pediatric RR? - answer-30-60 bpm, higher than adults, infants are obligatory belly breathers What is a kussmaul breathing pattern? - answer-deep and labored, increased RR associated with acidosis, trying to get rid of co2, often have fruity acetone breath What are Cheyne-Stokes respirations? - answer-periods of apnea alternating with periods of hyperventilation Who do you see cheyne-stokes respirations in? - answer-chronic kidney disease, cv disease, near death Why should you inspect level of consciousness (LOC) in respiratory? - answer-decreased LOC is the first sigh of respiratory distress, low O2 to the brain
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