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MDC 3 EXAM 2 RASMUSSEN
UNIVERSITY QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
hyperventilation, if someone is blowing off too much CO2 they
become more - correct answer-Alkaline, respiratory alkalosis
if a patient's lung are not functioning very well and they are
unable to remove or blow off CO2 very well, the CO2 will build up
in their system becoming - correct answer-acidic, respiratory
acidosis
Perfusion - correct answer-is adequate arterial blood flow through
the peripheral tissues (peripheral perfusion) and blood that is
pumped by the heart to oxygenate major body organs (central
perfusion)
upper respiratory tract - correct answer-nose, sinuses, pharynx,
larynx
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Lower respiratory tract - correct answer-Lungs,Trachea, two
mainstem bronchi, lobar, segmental, and subsegmental bronchi;
bronchioles; alveolar ducts; alveoli
common cause of respiratory ailments - correct answer-Cigarette
smoke
Nursing care of a patient experiencing upper respiratory system
disorders - correct answer-maintaining a patent airway to allow
adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Along with a focused respiratory assessment, the nurse will utilize
information obtained from the patient and family during the
admission history interview. Information regarding the patient's
history of upper respiratory disorders, smoking, and
environmental exposures will be utilized to determine the
necessary testing and treatment
Normal Changes in Aging Adults - correct answer-Alveoli function
decreases
Ability to cough decreases
Lungs loose residual volume, vital capacity and gas exchange
decreases.
Respiratory muscles atrophy
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Vascular resistance increases, capillary flow decreases
Susceptibility to infection increases.
The turbinates - correct answer-three bones that protrude into the
nasal cavities from the internal portion of the nose
increase the total surface area for filtering, warming, and
humidifying inspired air before it passes into the nasopharynx.
The paranasal sinuses - correct answer-air-filled cavities within
the bones that surround the nasal passages
Lined with ciliated membrane, the sinuses provide resonance to
speech, decrease the weight of the skull, and act as shock
absorbers in the event of facial trauma..
Fremitus refers to vibratory tremors that can be felt through the
chest by palpation, Increased fremitus may indicate - correct
answer-compression or consolidation of lung tissue, as occurs in
pneumonia.
Lung sounds - correct answer-Bronchial
Bronchovesicular
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Vesicular
Adventitious sounds - correct answer-Crackles
Wheezes
Rhonchus
Pleural friction rub
Other Indicators of Respiratory Adequacy - correct answer-
Cyanosis, decreased capillary refill, clubbing of nails in fingers,
level of consciousness, Chest Circumference, Anxiety, Dyspnea
Orthopnea, General Appearance
Diagnostic Assessment of lungs - correct answer-Laboratory
assessment
- RBC
- ABG- is a blood gas and this tells us the acid base balance of
the patient
- Sputum- can tell us if microorganisms are growing in the lung -
describe color, clarity, and any odor
Imaging assessment
MDC 3 EXAM 2 RASMUSSEN
UNIVERSITY QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
hyperventilation, if someone is blowing off too much CO2 they
become more - correct answer-Alkaline, respiratory alkalosis
if a patient's lung are not functioning very well and they are
unable to remove or blow off CO2 very well, the CO2 will build up
in their system becoming - correct answer-acidic, respiratory
acidosis
Perfusion - correct answer-is adequate arterial blood flow through
the peripheral tissues (peripheral perfusion) and blood that is
pumped by the heart to oxygenate major body organs (central
perfusion)
upper respiratory tract - correct answer-nose, sinuses, pharynx,
larynx
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Lower respiratory tract - correct answer-Lungs,Trachea, two
mainstem bronchi, lobar, segmental, and subsegmental bronchi;
bronchioles; alveolar ducts; alveoli
common cause of respiratory ailments - correct answer-Cigarette
smoke
Nursing care of a patient experiencing upper respiratory system
disorders - correct answer-maintaining a patent airway to allow
adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Along with a focused respiratory assessment, the nurse will utilize
information obtained from the patient and family during the
admission history interview. Information regarding the patient's
history of upper respiratory disorders, smoking, and
environmental exposures will be utilized to determine the
necessary testing and treatment
Normal Changes in Aging Adults - correct answer-Alveoli function
decreases
Ability to cough decreases
Lungs loose residual volume, vital capacity and gas exchange
decreases.
Respiratory muscles atrophy
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Vascular resistance increases, capillary flow decreases
Susceptibility to infection increases.
The turbinates - correct answer-three bones that protrude into the
nasal cavities from the internal portion of the nose
increase the total surface area for filtering, warming, and
humidifying inspired air before it passes into the nasopharynx.
The paranasal sinuses - correct answer-air-filled cavities within
the bones that surround the nasal passages
Lined with ciliated membrane, the sinuses provide resonance to
speech, decrease the weight of the skull, and act as shock
absorbers in the event of facial trauma..
Fremitus refers to vibratory tremors that can be felt through the
chest by palpation, Increased fremitus may indicate - correct
answer-compression or consolidation of lung tissue, as occurs in
pneumonia.
Lung sounds - correct answer-Bronchial
Bronchovesicular
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Vesicular
Adventitious sounds - correct answer-Crackles
Wheezes
Rhonchus
Pleural friction rub
Other Indicators of Respiratory Adequacy - correct answer-
Cyanosis, decreased capillary refill, clubbing of nails in fingers,
level of consciousness, Chest Circumference, Anxiety, Dyspnea
Orthopnea, General Appearance
Diagnostic Assessment of lungs - correct answer-Laboratory
assessment
- RBC
- ABG- is a blood gas and this tells us the acid base balance of
the patient
- Sputum- can tell us if microorganisms are growing in the lung -
describe color, clarity, and any odor
Imaging assessment
