Fundamentals of Nursing: Respiratory
Function Exam complete exam
questions and answers 2026
Spherical, saclike epithelial structures in the lungs through which gas exchange occurs - CORRECT
ANSWERS alveoli
Laboratory test that provides more specific information concerning patient's acid-base status and
response to oxygen therapy - CORRECT ANSWERS arterial blood gas (ABG)
Collapse of alveoli - CORRECT ANSWERS atelectasis
Displaying the results of end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring in a graphic display - CORRECT ANSWERS
capnography
Displaying results of end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring in a numeric display - CORRECT ANSWERS
capnometry
Labored breathing - CORRECT ANSWERS dyspnea
The percentage of oxygen being inhaled; increased with oxygen administration - CORRECT ANSWERS
fraction of inspired oxygen concentration (FiO2)
Expectoration of blood - CORRECT ANSWERS hemoptysis
Below normal amount of oxygen in the blood - CORRECT ANSWERS hypoxemia
, Movement of air in and out of the lungs; breathing - CORRECT ANSWERS ventilation
What are the three main functions of the respiratory system? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.
Delivering oxygen to blood, body tissues, and organs.
2. Removal of carbon dioxide,
3. Maintain the homeostasis of acid and bases balance.
What is carbon dioxide? - CORRECT ANSWERS an acidic waste product
What is the single most important factor impacting pulmonary health? - CORRECT ANSWERS
smoking
What is one of the top nursing considerations for proper respiratory function? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Ensure proper hydration
What are the other nursing considerations for proper respiratory function? - CORRECT ANSWERS
ensure pt's do respiratory treatments, suction if necessary, promote strong coughing and deep
breathing, PREVENT atelectasis, reposition or encourage patient movement
What is an incentive spirometer used for? - CORRECT ANSWERS promoting deep
breathing
The movement of air into and out of the lungs through the act of breathing - CORRECT ANSWERS
Ventilation
What is respiration? - CORRECT ANSWERS gas exchange
What are the two types of respiration? - CORRECT ANSWERS internal and external
Function Exam complete exam
questions and answers 2026
Spherical, saclike epithelial structures in the lungs through which gas exchange occurs - CORRECT
ANSWERS alveoli
Laboratory test that provides more specific information concerning patient's acid-base status and
response to oxygen therapy - CORRECT ANSWERS arterial blood gas (ABG)
Collapse of alveoli - CORRECT ANSWERS atelectasis
Displaying the results of end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring in a graphic display - CORRECT ANSWERS
capnography
Displaying results of end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring in a numeric display - CORRECT ANSWERS
capnometry
Labored breathing - CORRECT ANSWERS dyspnea
The percentage of oxygen being inhaled; increased with oxygen administration - CORRECT ANSWERS
fraction of inspired oxygen concentration (FiO2)
Expectoration of blood - CORRECT ANSWERS hemoptysis
Below normal amount of oxygen in the blood - CORRECT ANSWERS hypoxemia
, Movement of air in and out of the lungs; breathing - CORRECT ANSWERS ventilation
What are the three main functions of the respiratory system? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.
Delivering oxygen to blood, body tissues, and organs.
2. Removal of carbon dioxide,
3. Maintain the homeostasis of acid and bases balance.
What is carbon dioxide? - CORRECT ANSWERS an acidic waste product
What is the single most important factor impacting pulmonary health? - CORRECT ANSWERS
smoking
What is one of the top nursing considerations for proper respiratory function? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Ensure proper hydration
What are the other nursing considerations for proper respiratory function? - CORRECT ANSWERS
ensure pt's do respiratory treatments, suction if necessary, promote strong coughing and deep
breathing, PREVENT atelectasis, reposition or encourage patient movement
What is an incentive spirometer used for? - CORRECT ANSWERS promoting deep
breathing
The movement of air into and out of the lungs through the act of breathing - CORRECT ANSWERS
Ventilation
What is respiration? - CORRECT ANSWERS gas exchange
What are the two types of respiration? - CORRECT ANSWERS internal and external
