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1 Respiratory Assessment and Stabilization Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 1 Respiratory Assessment and Stabilization, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

In a patient with severe asthma, a silent chest can indicate critical airflow obstruction rather than improvement.

A
True
B
False

Fill in the blank

1 point

Before relying on oxygen delivery, confirm that the oxygen source and device are .

Written response

1 point

Which ABCDE component includes assessing a patient's alertness and confusion?

Choose one

1 point

A patient has gurgling respirations and visible secretions. What is the most appropriate immediate response?

A
Continue the assessment without intervening unless oxygen saturation falls.
B
Summon skilled help and use airway-opening or suction techniques only if trained.
C
Give a detailed history before seeking assistance.
D
Assume the sound indicates a lower-airway problem and wait for it to resolve.

True or false

1 point

A reassuring pulse-oximeter reading should take precedence over visible respiratory distress.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

According to the adult acute-care guidance in the material, what is the lower bound of the target SpO₂ range for a patient with COPD when no different prescribed target is available? Enter the lower bound as a percentage-point value.

Fill in the blank

1 point

After an intervention, repeat the assessment; repeat it again whenever the patient changes.

Choose all

1 point

Which factors can affect a pulse-oximeter reading? Select all that apply.

A
Poor circulation
B
Movement
C
Skin temperature
D
Nail products
E
Skin pigmentation
F
Respiratory rate

Choose one

1 point

In an emergency, which delivery approach is commonly used when high-concentration oxygen is needed?

A
A nasal cannula is the common approach for high-concentration oxygen in an emergency.
B
A face mask is always required for lower supplemental oxygen needs.
C
A reservoir mask is a common approach for high-concentration oxygen in an emergency.
D
The device does not need to be checked if the saturation is being monitored.

Choose all

1 point

Which actions are appropriate elements of initial stabilization for an adult with severe respiratory distress? Select all that apply.

A
Call for help early when distress is severe or observations are worsening.
B
Sit the patient upright if tolerated and allow them to rest.
C
Attach appropriate monitoring and obtain vital signs.
D
Complete a detailed history before starting urgent care.
E
Treat immediate threats within your training and local protocol.

Choose one

1 point

An oxygen delivery device has just been changed. Which approach best checks whether the change is appropriate and effective?

A
Record only the new saturation; further checks are unnecessary if it rises.
B
Wait until the end of the shift to document the oxygen device and flow.
C
Change devices again immediately without assessing the patient's response.
D
Reassess saturation, respiratory effort, mental status, and trend, and document the device and flow or concentration.

Choose one

1 point

A patient who was working hard to breathe becomes quieter, shows less respiratory effort, and is now drowsy. What is the best interpretation and response?

A
Assume the patient is improving because their effort appears lower.
B
Treat the change as potentially serious, escalate promptly, and reassess.
C
Stop monitoring because the patient is less agitated.
D
Wait for a further fall in saturation before seeking help.

Open ended

1 point

An adult with acute respiratory distress is worsening despite initial care. Describe the priorities for assessment and stabilization, including how to consider oxygenation and ventilation separately and how to evaluate the response to interventions.

Written response

1 point

Which structured handover format is named as an example for communicating a patient's trend, findings, interventions, and response?

Choose one

1 point

For an acute-care adult with COPD, which oxygen saturation target does the guideline recommend in general, unless a prescribed target or documented oxygen alert plan differs?

A
94–98%
B
88–92%
C
80–84%
D
99–100%

True or false

1 point

True or false: A pulse oximeter measures how effectively a patient is removing carbon dioxide.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What is the clinical term for movement of air that removes carbon dioxide from the body?

Choose one

1 point

During an initial assessment, a patient has gurgling airway sounds and reduced consciousness. What is the most appropriate immediate response?

A
Continue the assessment and wait for a saturation reading
B
Ask the patient to take several deep breaths before acting
C
Treat possible obstruction as an emergency and summon skilled help
D
Give oxygen and defer further action unless saturation falls

Choose one

1 point

A clinician starts supplemental oxygen for an adult with acute respiratory distress. Which detail should be documented along with the oxygen saturation?

A
Record only the saturation reading
B
Document the oxygen device and its flow or concentration
C
Record the patient's usual oxygen target instead of the current device
D
Wait until the end of the assessment to document oxygen treatment

Choose one

1 point

A distressed patient has a reassuring pulse-oximeter reading, but the signal is inconsistent and the patient appears worse. What is the best response?

A
Check the signal quality, interpret the reading alongside the patient’s condition, and promptly escalate and respond to the visible deterioration.
B
Accept the reading because the monitor is more objective than observation.
C
Increase oxygen immediately until the saturation reaches 100%, without further assessment.
D
Stop monitoring because the reading conflicts with the patient’s appearance.