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NURS 1871- Exam 1 Exam Questions
and Answers A+ Graded (2025)
What is the primary purpose of gas exchange? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
process by which O2 is transported to the cells in CO2 is transported from the
cells
What is included in the upper respiratory tract? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nose
Mouth
Pharynx
Epiglottis
Larynx
Trachea
What is included in the lower respiratory tract? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bronchi
Bronchioles
Aviolar Ducts
Avioli
Right lung lobe (3)
Left lung lobe (2)
Which lung is aspiration, more likely to occur and why? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The right lung lobe
It is shorter wider and straighter
What is atelectasis? - CORRECT ANSWER-collapse of the alveoli in the lung
prevents normal exchange of O2 and co2
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hypoventilation occurs
What patient population is at risk for atelectasis - CORRECT ANSWER-
Postoperative patients because of the effects of anesthesia, and due to restricted
breathing because of pain
What is ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Movement of air through the lungs via
inspiration and expiration
What is pulse oximetry? - CORRECT ANSWER-Monitors arterial O2 saturation via
probe of the finger, toe nose, and forehead
What is considered a normal O2 sat - CORRECT ANSWER-95% to 100%
What subjective data is important to know when performing a respiratory
assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Past history of respiratory problems
Medication's current, and passed
Surgery or other treatments
Allergies
Normal environment the patient is in
What are the four types of lower respiratory problems we focus on at CSCC -
CORRECT ANSWER-Asthma
Pneumonia
COPD
Tuberculosis
What objective data must you focus on when conducting a focused respiratory
assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Physical examination of the nose, looking for
patency and symmetry
Examining the mouth and the pharynx, looking at the color or for lesions
Examining the chest in a warm lit room, looking for symmetry
Observed respiratory rate depth and rhythm 12-20 breaths per minute
Kushmals breaths
Cheney Stokes
Cyanosis
NURS 1871- Exam 1 Exam Questions
and Answers A+ Graded (2025)
What is the primary purpose of gas exchange? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
process by which O2 is transported to the cells in CO2 is transported from the
cells
What is included in the upper respiratory tract? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nose
Mouth
Pharynx
Epiglottis
Larynx
Trachea
What is included in the lower respiratory tract? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bronchi
Bronchioles
Aviolar Ducts
Avioli
Right lung lobe (3)
Left lung lobe (2)
Which lung is aspiration, more likely to occur and why? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The right lung lobe
It is shorter wider and straighter
What is atelectasis? - CORRECT ANSWER-collapse of the alveoli in the lung
prevents normal exchange of O2 and co2
, stuvia.com/user/BRAINSCAPE1
hypoventilation occurs
What patient population is at risk for atelectasis - CORRECT ANSWER-
Postoperative patients because of the effects of anesthesia, and due to restricted
breathing because of pain
What is ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Movement of air through the lungs via
inspiration and expiration
What is pulse oximetry? - CORRECT ANSWER-Monitors arterial O2 saturation via
probe of the finger, toe nose, and forehead
What is considered a normal O2 sat - CORRECT ANSWER-95% to 100%
What subjective data is important to know when performing a respiratory
assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Past history of respiratory problems
Medication's current, and passed
Surgery or other treatments
Allergies
Normal environment the patient is in
What are the four types of lower respiratory problems we focus on at CSCC -
CORRECT ANSWER-Asthma
Pneumonia
COPD
Tuberculosis
What objective data must you focus on when conducting a focused respiratory
assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Physical examination of the nose, looking for
patency and symmetry
Examining the mouth and the pharynx, looking at the color or for lesions
Examining the chest in a warm lit room, looking for symmetry
Observed respiratory rate depth and rhythm 12-20 breaths per minute
Kushmals breaths
Cheney Stokes
Cyanosis
