NR283 Pathophysiology
Practice
Exam 2
1. The nurse knows that ventilation and respiration are key functions of
the lungs. When referring to pulmonary function, respiration is defined
as:
a. The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
b. The movement of air in and out of the lungs
c. How many times per minute a person breathes
d. The movement of oxygen into the tissues
2. When describing alveoli to a patient, which statement by the nurse
indicates understanding of their function and structure:
a. Alveoli are collection of sacs that resemble a complex matrix of
solutes and solutions, and are responsible for transporting oxygen
b. Alveoli are sacs that form together to resemble a cluster of grapes,
and are responsible for facilitating gas exchange
c. Alveoli are round and doughnut-shaped and are available when
the lungs need extra tidal volume
d. Alveoli are thin, filament-like structures that facilitate gas exchange
in the lungs
3. The nurse is taking care of a patient who is showing signs of
metabolic acidosis. The nurse expects the body to compensate by:
a. Hypoventilation
b. Hyperventilation
c. Increased work of breathing
d. Decreased elasticity
4. A patient is in the emergency room with a laceration to her leg and is
breathing heavily. She reports feelings of anxiety and panic. Soon she is
dizzy and feels tingling in her extremities. The nurse counsels the woman to
lie down and do which of the following?
a. Breath deeper
b. Take fast, shallow breaths
c. Slow down her rate of breathing
d. Close her eyes and rest
5. The nurse understands that symptoms of respiratory dysfunction can
include any of the following (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
a. Cirrhosis
b. Cyanosis
c. Clubbing
d. Clubbed foot
e. Dyspnea
