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20 questions

True or false

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True or false: When counting a patient's respirations, observing without drawing attention to the count can help you see their usual breathing pattern.

A
True
B
False

True or false

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True or false: Hearing an abnormal breath sound by itself is enough to identify its cause.

A
True
B
False

Written response

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When measuring an adult patient's respiratory rate, how many seconds should you count breaths? Enter the duration in seconds.

Written response

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What assessment term describes a patient using neck muscles with each breath?

Fill in the blank

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To identify a meaningful change, compare respiratory findings with the person's .

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Wheezing is an example of an .

Choose one

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A resting adult has a respiratory rate of 26 breaths per minute. Which interpretation is most appropriate?

A
It is within the common adult resting reference range, so no further interpretation is needed.
B
It is above the common adult resting reference range, and should be interpreted in context.
C
It establishes a respiratory diagnosis by itself.
D
It is only concerning if the patient is asleep.

Choose one

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An adult patient’s respiratory rate rises from 16 to 27 breaths per minute over an hour, and their pulse is also faster than earlier. What is the best response?

A
Compare with the patient’s baseline, reassess respiratory status and other vital signs, and promptly report or escalate the change.
B
Record only the latest respiratory rate because earlier readings are irrelevant.
C
Wait until the next routine observation regardless of the patient’s appearance.
D
Assume the change is caused by a fever.

Choose one

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Which patient requires the most immediate reassessment?

A
A patient with symmetrical chest movement and regular, effortless breathing.
B
A patient with new altered alertness, labored breathing, and markedly reduced breath sounds on one side.
C
A patient whose respiratory rate matches their documented baseline and who has no new symptoms.
D
A patient asking to sit upright for comfort, with no change in breathing effort.

Choose one

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A patient has wheezing on auscultation. Which documentation approach is most appropriate?

A
Document where it is heard and whether it occurs during inspiration or expiration.
B
Document the sound but omit where it was heard.
C
Record a diagnosis based only on the sound.
D
Ignore its timing because only the respiratory rate matters.

Choose all

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Select all observations that belong in a focused respiratory assessment.

A
Respiratory rate and pattern.
B
Work of breathing and accessory-muscle use.
C
Chest symmetry and expansion.
D
Breath sounds and where they are heard.
E
Relevant vital signs, including pulse and oxygen saturation.
F
The patient’s preferred meal time.

Choose all

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A patient is breathing rapidly and pausing often while speaking. Select all additional findings in this list that would also support concern for increased respiratory effort.

A
Use of neck muscles with each breath.
B
Inward movement between the ribs during inspiration.
C
Alertness by itself.
D
Symmetrical chest movement without visible effort.

Open ended

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A patient develops a new change in alertness, visibly labored breathing, and markedly reduced breath sounds on one side. Describe the key elements of your immediate respiratory reassessment and how you would act on the findings.

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An alert patient is sitting upright and speaking comfortably. Their chest rises evenly, and breathing appears regular and effortless. Which finding is most reassuring?

A
Symmetrical chest movement without visible effort
B
Intercostal retractions
C
Nasal flaring
D
Pursed-lip breathing

True or false

1 point

During inspiration, inward movement between a patient's ribs is observed. This finding is described as retractions.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

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You need to measure an adult patient's respiratory rate. Which method is most appropriate?

A
Count breaths for a full minute while observing the breathing pattern and effort.
B
Ask the patient to breathe deeply, then count for 10 seconds.
C
Estimate the rate from the patient's speech.
D
Count for 15 seconds only if breathing is irregular.

Choose one

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Which assessment plan best brings together inspection, auscultation, and relevant vital signs for a focused respiratory assessment?

A
Respiratory rate and pattern, work of breathing, chest symmetry and expansion, breath sounds and their location, and relevant vital signs
B
Respiratory rate alone, because other findings do not contribute to respiratory assessment
C
Breath sounds alone, because vital signs are not relevant
D
Chest symmetry and pulse only, without assessing breathing effort or breath sounds

Choose one

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A patient has a newly heard wheeze. Which interpretation is most appropriate?

A
The sound by itself identifies its cause, so no further assessment is needed.
B
The sound is an additional finding to interpret alongside the rest of the assessment.
C
The sound is expected over peripheral lung fields and does not need documentation.
D
The sound can be interpreted without noting where it occurs.

Written response

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A resting adult's respiratory rate is 26 breaths/min. The common upper reference limit is 20 breaths/min. By how many breaths/min does the rate exceed that limit? Enter a numeric value in breaths/min.

Written response

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What is the term for a high-pitched, musical sound heard while breathing?

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