6 Respiratory Failure Practice Questions Online Quiz Questions

An improving oxygen saturation reading by itself confirms that ventilation and carbon dioxide levels are adequate. True or false?

A patient with pneumonia is short of breath and has low oxygen saturation. Which action best addresses an immediate nursing priority while further assessment and treatment are arranged?

Which clinical term names a warning sign of acute respiratory failure that refers to bluish discoloration?

A patient with pneumonia develops acute respiratory failure and is receiving respiratory support. What should the care team do in addition to supporting gas exchange?

In a severe asthma attack, drowsiness, weakening respiratory effort, and markedly reduced wheezing can indicate that the patient is tiring rather than improving. True or false?

A hospitalized patient suddenly develops unexplained shortness of breath, pleuritic chest pain, and a rapid heart rate. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

A patient with acute respiratory distress is receiving oxygen. Select all appropriate nursing actions.

A patient with asthma is becoming drowsy, their respiratory effort is weakening, and wheezing is now barely audible. What is the best interpretation and response?

A patient with COPD has an arterial blood gas result of $\mathrm{pH}=7.28$ and $\mathrm{PaCO_2}=68$ mmHg. What acid-base disturbance do these results indicate?

A patient with COPD is alert, has severe work of breathing, and has $\mathrm{pH}=7.28$ with $\mathrm{PaCO_2}=68$ mmHg. The patient can protect their airway. Select all appropriate considerations for respiratory support.

Which new finding most strongly suggests worsening carbon dioxide retention in a patient with respiratory illness?

A patient with an acute respiratory illness remains hypoxemic despite supplemental oxygen and is becoming confused with increased work of breathing. Describe the immediate nursing priorities, what should be reassessed, and one limitation of relying on oxygen saturation alone.

A patient admitted with pneumonia becomes increasingly restless and confused. Their respiratory rate is 34/min, oxygen saturation is falling despite supplemental oxygen, and accessory muscles are in use. What is the nurse’s priority?

A patient receiving oxygen remains distressed. Which equipment check is appropriate while the patient’s respiratory status is reassessed?

Which finding most strongly suggests worsening carbon dioxide retention in a patient with respiratory illness?

An improving oxygen saturation by itself confirms that a patient’s ventilation and carbon dioxide levels are adequate.

When titrating oxygen for a patient with acute respiratory distress, what should guide the target?

An alert patient with COPD has severe work of breathing, a pH of $7.28$, and a $\mathrm{PaCO_2}$ of $68\ \mathrm{mmHg}$. If there is no contraindication and the patient can protect their airway, what type of support should the team consider?