NU 136 Fundamentals Exam 2 Review (Galen) 2026 |
Verified Q&A | Graded A+
1. A patient presents with cold extremities and pale skin. What should be the
immediate nursing action regarding circulation assessment?
Administer oxygen immediately.
Start intravenous fluids.
Position the patient upright.
Assess peripheral pulses and capillary refill.
2. What is one advantage of using an oxygen mask compared to a nasal
cannula?
Delivers a higher concentration of oxygen
Is more comfortable for the patient
Allows for easier communication
Is less visible to others
3. A nurse is preparing to suction a patient with a narrow airway. What size
catheter should the nurse select, and why?
A larger diameter catheter to ensure effective suctioning.
A smaller diameter catheter to prevent airway trauma.
Any size catheter, as the airway size is not a concern.
A catheter size based on the patient's age rather than airway size.
4. Adventitious lung sounds (Abnormal sounds) include:
wheezes, rhonchi, rales
, bronchovesicular, rales, vesicular
tracheal, bronchial, rales
resonant, tympanic, vesicular
5. Describe the significance of bowel sounds in the context of gastrointestinal
health assessment.
Bowel sounds only indicate the presence of food in the stomach.
Bowel sounds indicate the presence of intestinal activity and can
help assess gastrointestinal health.
Bowel sounds are solely produced by the movement of air.
Bowel sounds are irrelevant to gastrointestinal health.
6. A patient with pneumonia is experiencing difficulty in breathing and has thick
mucous secretions. Which intervention would be most effective in addressing
both the re-inflation of alveoli and the removal of secretions?
Using nebulized medications without additional techniques
Implementing deep breathing exercises combined with chest
physiotherapy
Administering high-flow oxygen therapy only
Encouraging the patient to cough without any other interventions
7. Who typically performs the first evaluation of a patient's condition in a clinical
setting?
The physician
The physical therapist
The nurse
, The respiratory therapist
8. A patient presents with wheezing and crackles during a lung assessment.
What might these adventitious sounds suggest about the patient's respiratory
condition?
Possible airway obstruction or fluid in the lungs
Healthy respiratory status
Increased lung capacity
Normal lung function
9. What is the primary purpose of a pulse oximeter?
To assess lung sounds.
To monitor heart rate.
To measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood.
To evaluate blood pressure.
10. What are the common methods of oxygen administration mentioned in
respiratory care?
Oxygen tank, ventilator, CPAP, and BiPAP.
Nasal cannula, nebulizer, face shield, and suction device.
Nasal cannula, face mask, non-rebreather mask, and oxygen tank.
Face mask, endotracheal tube, tracheostomy, and nebulizer.
11. What is the primary technique used in forceful exhalation coughing?
Gently exhaling air through pursed lips.
Inhaling deeply and holding the breath.
Verified Q&A | Graded A+
1. A patient presents with cold extremities and pale skin. What should be the
immediate nursing action regarding circulation assessment?
Administer oxygen immediately.
Start intravenous fluids.
Position the patient upright.
Assess peripheral pulses and capillary refill.
2. What is one advantage of using an oxygen mask compared to a nasal
cannula?
Delivers a higher concentration of oxygen
Is more comfortable for the patient
Allows for easier communication
Is less visible to others
3. A nurse is preparing to suction a patient with a narrow airway. What size
catheter should the nurse select, and why?
A larger diameter catheter to ensure effective suctioning.
A smaller diameter catheter to prevent airway trauma.
Any size catheter, as the airway size is not a concern.
A catheter size based on the patient's age rather than airway size.
4. Adventitious lung sounds (Abnormal sounds) include:
wheezes, rhonchi, rales
, bronchovesicular, rales, vesicular
tracheal, bronchial, rales
resonant, tympanic, vesicular
5. Describe the significance of bowel sounds in the context of gastrointestinal
health assessment.
Bowel sounds only indicate the presence of food in the stomach.
Bowel sounds indicate the presence of intestinal activity and can
help assess gastrointestinal health.
Bowel sounds are solely produced by the movement of air.
Bowel sounds are irrelevant to gastrointestinal health.
6. A patient with pneumonia is experiencing difficulty in breathing and has thick
mucous secretions. Which intervention would be most effective in addressing
both the re-inflation of alveoli and the removal of secretions?
Using nebulized medications without additional techniques
Implementing deep breathing exercises combined with chest
physiotherapy
Administering high-flow oxygen therapy only
Encouraging the patient to cough without any other interventions
7. Who typically performs the first evaluation of a patient's condition in a clinical
setting?
The physician
The physical therapist
The nurse
, The respiratory therapist
8. A patient presents with wheezing and crackles during a lung assessment.
What might these adventitious sounds suggest about the patient's respiratory
condition?
Possible airway obstruction or fluid in the lungs
Healthy respiratory status
Increased lung capacity
Normal lung function
9. What is the primary purpose of a pulse oximeter?
To assess lung sounds.
To monitor heart rate.
To measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood.
To evaluate blood pressure.
10. What are the common methods of oxygen administration mentioned in
respiratory care?
Oxygen tank, ventilator, CPAP, and BiPAP.
Nasal cannula, nebulizer, face shield, and suction device.
Nasal cannula, face mask, non-rebreather mask, and oxygen tank.
Face mask, endotracheal tube, tracheostomy, and nebulizer.
11. What is the primary technique used in forceful exhalation coughing?
Gently exhaling air through pursed lips.
Inhaling deeply and holding the breath.
