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BLOCK 2 QUIZ 2025 QUESTIONS
ANSWERS.
1. The inferior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood to the right side of
the heart from all of the following areas, EXCEPT the:
a. brain
b. kidneys
c. abdomen
d. legs - correct answer - a. brain
2. Signs of adequate breathing in the adult include all of the following,
EXCEPT:
a. respirations of 18 breaths/min
b. bilaterally clear breath sounds
c. rhythmic inhalation and exhalation
d. a reduction in tidal volume - correct answer - d. a reduction in tidal
volume
3. Your primary assessment of an elderly woman reveals that she is
conscious and alert but is experiencing difficulty breathing. She has a
history of emphysema, hypertension, and congestive heart failure. As
you assess the patient's circulatory staus, you should direct your partner
to:
a. assess her oxygen saturation and blood pressure
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b. retrieve the stretcher and prepare for transport
c. perform a head-to-toe assessment
d. administer oxygen with the appropriate device - correct answer - d.
administer oxygen with the appropriate device
4. Dyspnea is MOST accurately defined as:
a. labored breathing with reduced tidal volume
b. a marked increase in the exhalation phase
c. a complete cessation of respiratory effort
d. shortness of breath or difficulty breathing - correct answer - d.
shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
5. When caring for a patient who takes numerous medications, it is best to:
a. document the medications on your patient care report but leave them
at home so they do not get misplaced
b. take all the patient's medications with you to the hospital and
document them on your patient care report
c. let the staff retrieve the patient's medical records, which should show
a list of his or her current medications.
d. send the patient;s medications to the hospital with a family member
or other person who will safeguard them. - correct answer - b. take
all the patient's medications with you to the hospital and document
them on your patient care report.
6. Neurogenic shock occurs when:
BLOCK 2 QUIZ 2025 QUESTIONS
ANSWERS.
1. The inferior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood to the right side of
the heart from all of the following areas, EXCEPT the:
a. brain
b. kidneys
c. abdomen
d. legs - correct answer - a. brain
2. Signs of adequate breathing in the adult include all of the following,
EXCEPT:
a. respirations of 18 breaths/min
b. bilaterally clear breath sounds
c. rhythmic inhalation and exhalation
d. a reduction in tidal volume - correct answer - d. a reduction in tidal
volume
3. Your primary assessment of an elderly woman reveals that she is
conscious and alert but is experiencing difficulty breathing. She has a
history of emphysema, hypertension, and congestive heart failure. As
you assess the patient's circulatory staus, you should direct your partner
to:
a. assess her oxygen saturation and blood pressure
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b. retrieve the stretcher and prepare for transport
c. perform a head-to-toe assessment
d. administer oxygen with the appropriate device - correct answer - d.
administer oxygen with the appropriate device
4. Dyspnea is MOST accurately defined as:
a. labored breathing with reduced tidal volume
b. a marked increase in the exhalation phase
c. a complete cessation of respiratory effort
d. shortness of breath or difficulty breathing - correct answer - d.
shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
5. When caring for a patient who takes numerous medications, it is best to:
a. document the medications on your patient care report but leave them
at home so they do not get misplaced
b. take all the patient's medications with you to the hospital and
document them on your patient care report
c. let the staff retrieve the patient's medical records, which should show
a list of his or her current medications.
d. send the patient;s medications to the hospital with a family member
or other person who will safeguard them. - correct answer - b. take
all the patient's medications with you to the hospital and document
them on your patient care report.
6. Neurogenic shock occurs when:
