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Respiratory Disorders
Practice TEST WITH
QUALIFIED QUESTIONS
AND LATTIFIED
ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT.
1. A patient with COPD reports increasing
shortness of breath. What is the priority nursing
intervention?
,A. Encourage increased fluid intake
B. Administer oxygen as prescribed
C. Place patient in supine position
D. Offer high-carbohydrate diet
Answer: B
Rationale: Oxygen is the priority intervention in
respiratory distress to improve oxygenation and
prevent hypoxia.
2. Which assessment finding is most concerning in
a patient with pneumonia?
A. Productive cough
B. Fever of 38°C
C. Respiratory rate of 32/min
D. Crackles in lower lobes
Answer: C
Rationale: Tachypnea indicates respiratory distress
and possible deterioration.
,3. A patient with asthma is experiencing wheezing
and chest tightness. Which medication should be
given first?
A. Inhaled corticosteroid
B. Albuterol inhaler
C. Oral montelukast
D. Theophylline
Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol is a fast-acting bronchodilator
used for acute relief.
4. Which position best improves breathing in a
patient with COPD?
A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
C. High Fowler’s
D. Prone
, Answer: C
Rationale: High Fowler’s position maximizes lung
expansion.
5. A patient has a sudden sharp chest pain and
dyspnea after surgery. What complication is
suspected?
A. Pneumonia
B. Pulmonary embolism
C. Asthma attack
D. Bronchitis
Answer: B
Rationale: Sudden chest pain and dyspnea post-op
strongly suggest PE.
6. Which lab value is expected in a patient with
respiratory alkalosis?
A. pH 7.30
B. pH 7.48
Respiratory Disorders
Practice TEST WITH
QUALIFIED QUESTIONS
AND LATTIFIED
ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT.
1. A patient with COPD reports increasing
shortness of breath. What is the priority nursing
intervention?
,A. Encourage increased fluid intake
B. Administer oxygen as prescribed
C. Place patient in supine position
D. Offer high-carbohydrate diet
Answer: B
Rationale: Oxygen is the priority intervention in
respiratory distress to improve oxygenation and
prevent hypoxia.
2. Which assessment finding is most concerning in
a patient with pneumonia?
A. Productive cough
B. Fever of 38°C
C. Respiratory rate of 32/min
D. Crackles in lower lobes
Answer: C
Rationale: Tachypnea indicates respiratory distress
and possible deterioration.
,3. A patient with asthma is experiencing wheezing
and chest tightness. Which medication should be
given first?
A. Inhaled corticosteroid
B. Albuterol inhaler
C. Oral montelukast
D. Theophylline
Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol is a fast-acting bronchodilator
used for acute relief.
4. Which position best improves breathing in a
patient with COPD?
A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
C. High Fowler’s
D. Prone
, Answer: C
Rationale: High Fowler’s position maximizes lung
expansion.
5. A patient has a sudden sharp chest pain and
dyspnea after surgery. What complication is
suspected?
A. Pneumonia
B. Pulmonary embolism
C. Asthma attack
D. Bronchitis
Answer: B
Rationale: Sudden chest pain and dyspnea post-op
strongly suggest PE.
6. Which lab value is expected in a patient with
respiratory alkalosis?
A. pH 7.30
B. pH 7.48
