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Respiratory System
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@1 Bleeding from the nose is known as = @16 The exchange of gases inside the lungs
(a) Epistaxis (b) Haemoptysis actually occurs inside tiny sacs called :
(©) Hematemesis (d) Haematuria (a) Bronchi (b) Cilia
Q2 Blood into sputum of patient called : (©) Capillaries (@ Alveoli
(a) Haemoptysis (b) Epistaxis Q.17 The membrane
(c) Hemetemesis (d) Melena
Q.3— What condition is responsible for (b) Mediastinal
inspiration ? (c) Pleural (d) Peritoneal
(@) Contraction of intercostals muscles Q.18 Atmospheric pressure is important in the
(b) Dilatation of intercostals muscles process of
(c) Contraction of diaphragm {a) Blood flow (b) Micturation
(a) Both (a) and (c) (©) Reproduction (d) Breathing
Q.4 — The organ which is located in the pleural Q.19 The destruction of alveolar walls is called:
cavity of the thorax is : (a) Empyema (b) Bronchitis
(a) Liver (b) Heart (c) Emphysema (qd) Lung abscess
(©) Lungs (d) Kidneys Q.20 The collapse of the alveoli is prevented by:
Q.5 Bleeding from nose is termed as- (a) Cilia (b) Mucus
(a) Hyperemesis (b) Haemoptysis (c) Surfactant (d) Pleural fluid
(©)Hematemesis (4) Epistaxis Q21 During, swallowing food is stopped from
Q.6 — Removal of an entire lung is called as : entering the larynx by the :
(a) Lobectomy (a) Esophagus (b) Pharynx
(b) Pneumonectomy (c) Eustachian Tube —_(d) Epiglottis
(c) Segmental resection Q.22 The surfactant is responsible for :
(d) Wedge resection (a) Bronchiectasis
Q.7 Right lung has how many lobes ? (b) Prevention of pulmonary embolism
(2 (b)3 (©) Prevention collapse of alveoli
(4 (d)5 (d) Prevention of emphysema
Q8 Rings found of trachea are Q.23 The lung function tests are determined by:
in number : (a) Tonometer (b) Spirometer
(a) 8-10 (b) 5-7 (c) Sphygmomanometer
(©) 16-20 (d) 10-13 (d) Barometer
Q.9 Adam's apple is related to : Q.24 Normal tidal volume is :
(a) Pharynx (b)Larynx (a) 100m! (b) 600m1
(c) Trachea (d) Esophagus (c) 400ml (d) 500ml
Q.10 The trachea or wind pipe is made up of Q.25 Amount of air inspired a normal a normal
cartilage rings; shape of the rings is: adult healthy person during rest a single
(a) C shaped (b) S shaped breathing :
(©) Cone shaped (@ Straight (a) 200ml (b) 300m
Q.11 In human body, right lung has : (c) 400m! (d) 500m1
(@) One lobe (b) Two lobes Q.26 The average tidal volume is:
(c) Three lobes (d) Four lobes (a) 500m! (b) 250m1
Q.12 Which gases also work as a respiratory (c) 150ml (d) 600ml
stimulant Q.27._ In majority of the cases the causative
(a) 0» (b) Co: organism for sore throat is :
(©N:0 (@co (a) Gonococei
Q.13 During internal respiration gases exchange (b) Staphylococci
occur between : (©) Meningococei
(a) Between lungs and environment (d) Streptococci
(b) Between blood vessels and tissues Q.28 The common cause for bacterial sore throat
(c) Between heart and lungs is:
(d) All above (a) Streptococcus pyogenes
Q.14 Right lung has how many lobes = (b) Mycoplasma pneumonia
(a) (b) 2 (c) Corynbacterium
3 @4 (@ Mycobacterium
Q.15 How many lobes are present in Right lung? Q.29 A pulmonary infection is located inside the:
(a7 (b)2 (a) Brain (b) Heart
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“The exercise that would be most beneficial
for a client with COPD is
(a) Controlled coughing
(b) Whistling while exhaling
(©) Deep breathing
(@) Use of spirometer
Expanded from of SARS is
(a) Severe acquired respiratory syndrome
(b) Severe acute respiratory syndrome
(©) Severe acute reproductive syndrome
(@) Severe acquired reproductive syndrome
Organ affected into SARS :
(@) Lungs (b) Heart
© Liver (d) Brain
The most common accurate way to
determine the need for oxygen in a patient
with COPD is by:
(a) Observing the skin colour
(b) Noting changes in the vital signs
(c) Asking how the patient feels
(@)Blood gas analysis
A diagnosis of pneumonia is typically
achieved by which of the following
diagnostic tests ?
(a) Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis
(b) Chest X-ray
(©) Blood cultures
@) Sputum culture and sensi
‘When a patient is receiving aminophylline,
the nurse should observe for :
(a) Viswal disturbance
(b) Decreased output
(© Decreased pulse rate
(@) Hypotension
Which of the following
‘common is Asthma ?
(a) Barking Cough (b) Bradycardia
(©) Dry productive cough
(d) Wheezing
Asthma is best characterized as :
(a) An inflammatory
(b) A steady progressive disease
(©) An obstructive disease with loss of
alveolar walls,
(@) A chronic obstructive disorder
characterized mucus production
COPD stands for :
(a) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(b) Continuous obstructive pulmonary
disease
(©) Chronic operative pulmonary disease
(A) Chronic oesophageal pulmonary disease
Why patient of pneumonia advise for
complete bed test :
(a) To reduce O, demand
(b) To reduce metabolism
(©) To improve O; consumption
(@To increase CO;
symptoms is
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How a nurse will teach Breathing exercise
for a patient with chronic bronchitis ?
(a) Use chest breathing
(b) Use diaphragmatic breathing
(©) Use open mouth breathing
(a) Use deep inhalation breathing
Diagnosis of COPD can be firmly made by :
(a) Spirometry (b) X-ray chest
(© Auscultation (@) Blood tese
Exchange of gases between the blood and
Jungs is called as
(a) Oxygenation
(b) External respiration
(©) Internal respiration
(@) Excretion
Exchange of gases between the blood and
the cells is known as
(a) Oxygenation
(b) External respiration
(c) Intemal respiration
(a) Excretion
In following which is not an organ of
respiratory system
(@) Larynx (b) Pharynx
(c) Oesophagus (@) Bronchi
‘What do you mean by sinuses
(a) Space between two bones
(b) Cavities in the bones
(©) Space between two tissue layers
(@) Space between two lungs
‘What is the function of conchae in the nasal
cavity
(@) They secrete mucus
(b) They increase the surface area
(©) They decrease the surface area
(@) They have no function
In following which is a function of nose in
human being
(a) Filtering the inspired air
(b) Humadification of inspired air
(c) Sense of smell
(d) All
‘Length of pharynx in an adult is about
(a) 6-8 cm (b) 12-14 cm
(c) 20-25 cm (d) 50 - 54cm
Opening of the auditory tube found in-
(a) Nasopharynx
(b) Oropharynx
(©) Laryngophaynx
(@) esophagus
Which structure is known as voice box
(a) Pharynx (b) Larynx
(c) Oesophagus
@) Intercostal muscles
‘Adam's apple is more prominent in
(a) Adult male (b) Adult female
(©) Male child (d) Female child
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‘The most prominant cartilage foundin
larynx is known as
(@ Thyroid (b) Cricoid
(© Arytenoid @ Epiglotts
By which cartilage of larynx, Adam's apple
is formed
(@) Thyroid (b) Cricoid
(© Arytenoid (@) Epiglottis
The space between the vocal cords isknown
as
(a) Epiglottis, (b) Glotis
(©) Adam's apple (@) Vermis
The organ which plays an important role in
production of sound is known as
(a) Mouth (b) Larynx
(©) Pharynx (a) Teeth
Volume of the voice produced by a man
depends upon
(a) Length of the cords
(b) Tightness of the cords
(© Force with which the cords vibrate
(4) Shape of the mouth
In following which organ prevents the food
from passing into the lower respiratory tract
(a) Pharynx (b) Oesophagus
(©) Epiglottis (@) Larynx
In following which organ is known as a
windpipe
(a) Larynx (b) Trachea
(© Lung (@) Bronchi
Length of trachea is about
(@) 10-12 cm (b) 25-30 em,
(©40-45 cm @)2-4cm
In following which structure is found
posterior to trachea
(a) Larynx
(©) Oesophagus
(@) Isthmus of the thyroid gland
Which organ is superiorly associated with
the trachea
(@) Larynx
(©) Oesophagus
(@) Isthmus of the thyroid gland
Number of incomplete rings found in
trachea are
(a)2-4 (b)10-12
(© 16-20 (d) 30-35
‘What is the shape of cartilage rings found in
trachea
(@) V- shaped (b) C- shaped
(©)0- shaped (a) J- Shaped
In following which structure is not found in
mediastinum
(@) Heart
(b) Trachea
(©) Lungs
(@) Oesophagus
(b) Bronchi
(b) Bronchi
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Total number of lobes found in right lung,
are
(a) Two lobes
(b) Three lobes
(©) Four lobes
(a) Five lobes
Left lung is di
(a) Two lobes
(b) Three lobes
(©) Four lobes
(a) Five lobes
During breathing which structure prevents
friction between two layers of lungs
(a) Subarachnoid space
(©) Pericardial sac
(©) Pleural cavity
(4) Subdural space
In following which layer covers each lobe of
the lung and passes into the fissures that
separate lobes
(a) Parietal pleura
(b) Visceral pleura
(©) Endocardium
(4) Myocardium
At which level the trachea is divided into
bronchi
(a) At the level of Sth thoracic vertebra
(b) At the level of 3rd thoracic vertebra
(©) At the level of 4th thoracic vertebra
(@) At the level of Sth cervical vertebra
Surfactant is related with
(a) Respiration
(b) Digestion
(©) Excertion of urine
(@) Secretion of pituitary harmone
What is the action of surfactant in human
body
(a) It prevents the alveoli from drying out
(b) Reduces surface tension
(©) During expiration it prevents alveolar
wall from collapsing
(@) All of the above
‘The main muscles used in respiration, are
(a) Intercostal muscles
(b) Diaphragm
(c) Biceps and triceps muscles
(@) Both A and B
Number of intercostal muscles in human
being are
(12 pairs
(b)7 pairs
(©) 11 pairs
(@) 10 pairs
Intercostal muscles are found
(a) In between ribs
(b) In between thoracie vertebra
(©) In between thoracic and cervical vertebra
(d)In front of ribs
ded into
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The organ which separates the thor
abdominal cavities is known as
(@) Lung
(b) Heart
(©) Diaphragm
(@) Stomach
‘What does happen during relaxation of
musices of diaphragm except
(a) Length of thoracic cavity decreases
(b) Pressure in thoracic cavity increases
(©) Air is expelled from the lurigs
@ Length of thoracic cavity increases
Which condition is responsible for
inspiration
(a) Contraction of intercostal muscles
(b) Dilatation of intercostal muscles
(©) Contraction of diaphragm
(@) Both a and ¢
During resting stage,
inspiration is about
(@) I second
(b) 2 second
(©) 3 second
(d) 4 second
The amount of air passing into and out of
the lungs during each cycle of respiration is
known as
(@) Tidal Volume
(b) Inspiratory Reserve Volume
(©) Inspiratory Capacity
(@) Residual Volume
The extra volume of air that can be inspired
during maximal inspiration is known as
(a) Tidal Volume
(b) Inspiratory Reserve Volume
(©) Inspiratory Capacity
(@) Residual Volume
The amount of air remaini the air
passages and alveoli at the end of quiet
expiration is termed as
(a) Expiratory Reserve Volume
(b) Residual Volume
(©) Functional Residual Capacity
(@) Vital Capacity
The largest volume of air which can be
expired from the lungs during maximal
expiration is termed as
(a) Expiratory Reserve Volume
(b) Residual Volume
(©) Functional Residual Capacity
@ Vital Capacity
‘The air remaining in the lungs after forceful
expiration is known as
(@) Expiratory Reserve Volume
(b) Residual Volume
(©) Functional Residual Capacity
(@) Vital Capacity
time period of
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What is the formula for measuring vital
capacity
(@) VC = Tidal Volume + Inspiratory
Reserve volume + —Expiratory
Reserve Volume
(b) VC = Tidal Volume + Inspiratory
Capacity + Residual Volume
(© VC = Tidal Volume + Inspiratory
Reserve Volume + Residual
Volume
(@ VC = Tidal Volume + Inspiratory
Capacity + Expiratory Capacity
In normal adult Tidal Volume is about
(@) 1000 ml (b) 50.ml
(©) 2500 ml (@) 500 mi
Amount of 02 in inspired air is about
(a) 21% (b) 78%
(©) 45% (@) 60%
Which gas is found in maximum amount in
inspired air
(a) Oxygen (b) Co,
(©) Nitrogen (@) Chlorine
Amount of Nitrogen in inspired air is about
(a) 21% (b) 78%
(©) 0.04% (€) 2%
The partial pressure of oxygen in
deoxygenated and oxygenated blood
respectively are
(a) 40 mm Hg and 100 mm Hg,
(b) 60 mm Hg and 120 mm Hg
(©) 20 mm Hg and 60 mm Hg
(@) 100 mm Hg and 140 mm Hg
In deoxygenated blood, partial pressure of
02 and CO, respectively are
(a) 40 mm Hg and 80 mm Hg
(b) 60 mm Hg and 90 mm Hg
(©) 40 mm Hg and 44 mm Hg
(@) 24 mm Hg and 20 mm Hg
In following. partial pressure of which gas
remains constant in both oxygenated and
deoxygenated blood
(@) Oz (b) CO,
(©) N2 (d) None of above
Exchange of gas between alveoli of lungs
‘and blood is taken place by
(a) Diffusion (b) Osmosis
(©) Filteration (@ all
In the blood most of O; is carried in
combination with
(a) Water (b) RBC
(Hb (@) Iron
Priority nursing diagnosis in a patient with
pneumonia will be-
(@) Altered mucous membranes
(b) Impaired gas exchange
(©) Altered nutrition less than body
requirement
(@) Activity intolerance
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Under normal physiological conditions, the
respiratory centre is stimulated by-
(a) Oxygen (b) Lactic acid
(©) Carbon dioxide (d) Calcium ions
Meaning of Cheyne strokes respiration. is-
(a) Periods of tachypnea alternating with
periods of apnea
(b) Periods of hyperpnea alternating with
periods of apnea
(©) An increase in both rate and depth of
respiration
(@) Deep, regular and sighing respirations
The most reliable way to assess the
respiratory status of a patient is
(a) Observe the chest rising and falling
(b) Listen and feel the air movement
(c) Observe the colour of sclera
(@) None of the above
A patient who is experiencing dyspnoea
should be placed in-
(a) Orthopneiec position
(b) Supine position
(©) Left lateral position
(@) Lithotomy position
‘The sensor of pulse oximeter can be applied
to the all following body parts except one-
(a) Earlobe (b) Finger
©Lip (@ Thumb and toe
Most common complication of chronic
asthma is-
(a) Atelactasis
(b) Emphysema
(© Pheumothorax
(@) Pulmonary fibrosis
To facilitate maximum air exchange, a
patient should be placed in the-
(a) Supine position
(b) Orthopneic position
(©) High-Fowler's position
(@) Semi-Fowler's position
Which is the best time to take sputum
specimen-
(a) After awakening in morning
(b) Before bed time
(©) After having lunch
(@) In between lunch and dinner
Which of the following is the commonest
symptom of foreign body in the respiratory
passage of a child-
(@) Vomiting (b) Cough
(©) Wheezing (a) Cyanosis
Which of the following feature is
consistent with longterm COPD-
(@) Hypoxemia
(b) Hypercapnia
(©) Leukopenia
(@) Alll of the above
‘Q.105 Dyspnoea means-
(a) Absence of breathing
(b) Increase respiratory rate
(©) Decrease respiratory rate
(@ Difficulty in breathing
Q.106 In following which is lower
disorder-
(a) Rhinitis (b) Pharyngitis,
(©) Asthma (@) Laryngitis
Q.107. Smoking cause all
(a) Chronic bronchi
(b) Bronchectasis
(©) Emphysema
(@) Bronchogenic carcinoma
Q.108 Fowler's position facilitates-
(a) Expansion of lung
(b) Digestion of food
(©) Ingestion of food
@all
Q.109 Asthma is o-
(a) Neurological disorder
(b) Cardiovascular disorder
(©) Intestinal disorder
(4) Respiratory disorder
Q.110 Treatment plan of Asthma includes-
(a) Maintain patent airway
(b) Maintain nutrition
(© Maintain proper breathing pattern
(@) All of the above
ccept-
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asthma-
(a) Bronchodilators
(©) Steroids
(©) Anticholinergics
(@) Antacids
airway
Which of the following drug is not used in
Q.112. Aims of medical management of a patient
with COPD is to-
(@) Improve ventilation
(b) Remove bronchial secretion
() Improve general health
@ All
Q.113. Collapse of lung tissue is termed as-
(a) Atelactesis
(b) Bronchiectesis
(©) Trachiobronchitis
(@) Pheumonia
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for Pneumonia.
(a) Respiratory infections
(b) Malnutrition
(c) Urinary tract infection
(@ Prolonged immobility
Causative organism for Pneumonia is-
(@) Streptococcus
(b) Staphylococci
(©) Hemophilds influenzae
@all
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Which of the following is not a risk factors
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Which of the following investigation is
performed for the diagnosis of Pneumonia-
(a) Blood culture
(b) Chest x-ray
(©) Sputum culture
@all
Causative organism of Tuberculosis
(a) Streptococci
(b) Staphylococci
(©) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
(@) Mycobacterium laprae
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis is a-
(a) Vinu
(b)- Acid fast bacilli
(©) Acid fast fungi
(@) Protozoa
DOTs therapy is used for the treatment of-
(a) Diarrhoea
(b) Leprosy
(c) Tuberculosis
(@) Polio
Differential symptom of TB include-
(@) Fever
(b) Hemoptysis
(©) Chills
(@) Vomitting
Mantoux test is used for the diagnosis of-
(@) Tuberculosis
(b) Polio
(©) Diphtheria
(a) Leprosy
In DOTS diagnosis of tuberculosis is made
on the basis of-
(a) X-ray finding
(b) Sputum examination
(©) Both (a) & (b)
(@) Urine examination
Removal of entire lung is known as-
(a) Lobectomy
(b) Pheumonectomy
(c) Gastrectomy
(@) Orchiectomy
Which of the following respiratory disease
is characterized by periods of reversible
ronchospasm-
(a) Lung abscess (b) Rhinitis
(©) Pharyngitis (@) Asthma
Most prominent cause of Lung-cancer is
(a) Cigarette smoking
(b) Alcoholism
(©) Exposure in sunlight
(@) High fiber diet
The best method for assessing respiration in
a non-responsive perso
(a) Put hand in front of nose
(b) Look listen and feel
(©) Put the hand on the chest
(@) Hear heartbeat
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Exchange of gases takes place in which part
of the body?
(a) Liver
(b) Kidney
(© Lung
(a) Heart
The goal of pursed lip breathing exercise is
to:
(a) Prevent aspiration pneumonia
(©) Strengthen the diaphragm
(©) Loosen the bronchial secretions
(@) Reduce the amount of trapped air
A space called the is found between
the two pleural cavities:
(a) Serosa
(b) Parietal
(©) Soleus,
(@) Mediastinum
Normal tidal volume is...
(a) 500 ml
(b) 750 ml
(©) 1000 mt
@ 1500 ml
‘The most commonest cause of Asthma is
(a) Allergy
(b) Microbial infection
(c) Pulmonary hypertension
@ Pheumothorax
Which diagnostic test will be ordered to
confirm pneumonia?
(a) Arterial blood gas (ABG)
(b) Chest X-ray
(© Blood cultures
@ Sputum culture and sensitivity
A. client has received a preliminary
diagnosis of tuberculosis. What is the
definitive diagnostic test to be done
(a) Chest X-ray
(b) Mantoux test
(©) Sputum culture
(@) Tuberculin test
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