Ch19 The Circulatory and Respiratory Systems Exam Questions

Chapter 19

The Circulatory and Respiratory Systems and Related Care

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The circulatory system is made up of which structures?

A) heart, blood, and blood vessels

B) heat, lungs, and nose

C) heart, lungs, and veins

D) none of the above

LO#1-Describe the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system.

2. The function of the blood is to

A) carry oxygen to the lungs

B) carry waste away from the cells

C) carry oxygen to the cells

D) all of the above

LO#1-Describe the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system.

3. What is the liquid portion of the blood called?

A) red blood cells

B) plasma

C) lymphatic cells

D) protein

LO#1-Describe the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system.

4. What do the white blood cells do?

A) fight infection

B) secrete hormones

C) carry oxygen

D) all of the above

LO#1-Describe the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system.

5. Anemia is a condition caused by

A) too many red blood cells

B) too few white blood cells

C) too few red blood cells

D) too many white blood cells

LO#1-Describe the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system.

6. The heart has how many chambers?

A) two

B) four

C) three

D) five

LO#1-Describe the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system.

7. The blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart are

A) arteries.

B) ventricles.

C) veins.

D) all of the above

LO#1-Describe the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system.

8. Capillaries are only one cell thick. They do which of the following?

A) exchange nutrients

B) exchange oxygen

C) exchange wastes

D) all of the above

LO#1-Describe the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system.

9. A myocardial infarction occurs when which of these are blocked?

A) lung

B) ventricle

C) aorta

D) coronary arteries

LO#3-List common diseases and disorders of the circulatory system.

10. Which of the following is a normal, age-related change in the heart?

A) angina pectoris

B) blood clot formation

C) endocarditis

D) reduced output of the heart due to weaker pumping action

LO#2-Identify age-related changes that occur within the circulatory system.

11. When blood circulation slows down in the leg, the client is at risk for

A) myocardial infarction.

B) endocarditis.

C) blood clot.

D) all of the above

LO#2-Identify age-related changes that occur within the circulatory system.

12. A pulmonary embolism is

A) life-threatening

B) easily treatable

C) a chronic condition

D) all of the above

LO#3-List common diseases and disorders of the circulatory system.

13. Leukemia is a(n)

A) infection of the blood

B) cancer of the blood

C) decreased number of blood vessels

D) elevated blood pressure

LO#3-List common diseases and disorders of the circulatory system.

14. What is the role of the epiglottis?

A) keeps food out of the lungs

B) helps the client talk

C) keeps the lungs open

D) none of the above

LO#4-Describe the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system.

15. What is the smallest part of the lung?

A) diaphragm

B) bronchi

C) alveoli

D) none of the above

LO#4-Describe the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system.

16. The circulatory and respiratory systems

A) are not related

B) work independently of one another

C) are closely linked

D) are not important for maintaining consciousness

LO#4-Describe the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system.

17. Respiratory care after surgery includes which of the following to be performed by the personal care provider?

A) respiratory treatments

B) encouraging the client to take deep breaths

C) oxygen

D) all of the above

LO#7-Explain respiratory care after surgery.

18. What is a common age-related change in the respiratory system?

A) asthma

B) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

C) black lung

D) lung cancer

LO#5-Define age-related changes that occur within the respiratory system.

19. Tuberculosis is

A) not an important disease in Canada today

B) an age-related change

C) a sexually-transmitted disease

D) increasing in occurrence

LO#6-List common diseases and disorders of the respiratory system.

20. When being transported, a client with TB should wear?

A) a biohazard suit

B) gloves

C) a mask

D) a gown

LO#6-List common diseases and disorders of the respiratory system.

21. What special precautions should be taken by clients using oxygen?

A) avoiding smoking or being near an open flame

B) exercising vigorously

C) eating a special diet low in salt

D) none of the above

LO#8-Explain the role of the personal care provider in assisting with oxygen safety.

22. Bronchitis is an

A) obstruction in the lungs

B) obstruction of the bronchi

C) inflammation of the bronchi

D) inflammation of the trachea

LO#6-List common diseases and disorders of the respiratory system.

23. As the body ages, which of the following occurs?

A) older adults often have more respiratory muscle strength
B) lung capacity increases
C) the alveoli loses elasticity
D) older adults are more sensitive to low levels of oxygen

LO#5-Define age-related changes that occur within the respiratory system.

24. Respiratory care for your client after surgery would include:
A) deep-breathing and coughing exercises once on your shift
B) activity to be started gradually
C) changing positions from lying to sitting quickly
D) placing a pillow behind your client’s back when they cough

25. Oxygen therapy

A) can be administered by a personal care provider
B) is used only in hospitals

C) is administered via nasal cannula only
D) may be administered with our without humidification

26. When collecting a sputum specimen, the personal care provider should remember the following:

A) specimen collection of sputum can only be performed by a nurse
B) the specimen should be collected before breakfast
C) late in the day is usually the best time to obtain a sputum specimen from a client
D) clients should rinse their mouths with mouthwash prior to specimen collection

27. Other considerations that personal care provider must consider when collecting a sputum specimen include:

A) applying gloves only
B) reminding the client to swallow any water used to rinse out their mouth
C) ask the client to take three consecutive deep breaths and on the first exhalation, to cough
D) cover the container immediately

True/False Questions

1. Arteries carry oxygenated blood to the body tissues.

LO#1-Describe the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system.

2. Pulmonary arteries carry blood away from the lungs.

LO#1-Describe the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system.

3. Veins carry unoxygenated blood, for all the four pulmonary veins.

LO#1-Describe the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system.

4. A blood clot is known as an embolism.

LO#1-Describe the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system.

5. People who have too many red cells have a type of anemia.

LO#1-Describe the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system.

6. Hardening of the arteries is known as angina pectoris.

LO#1-Describe the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system.

7. Pain resulting from insufficient blood flow to the heart is called angina pectoris.

LO#1-Describe the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system.

8. Obstruction of (a) blood vessel(s) in the lungs is called a myocardial infarction.

9. An inflammation of the inner lining of the heart is called endocarditis.

10. When the client is unable to pump enough blood, the condition is called congestive heart failure.

LO#3-List common diseases and disorders of the circulatory system.

11. An incentive spirometer is used to prevent heart disease in older clients.

LO#5-List common diseases and disorders of the respiratory system.

12. An unconscious client who vomits is in danger of aspiration.

LO#7-Explain respiratory care after surgery.

13. After abdominal surgery, clients may be hesitant to take deep breaths and cough.

LO#7-Explain respiratory care after surgery.

14. Respiration is regulated by a center in the medulla.

LO#4-Describe the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system.

15. COPD is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

LO#6-List common diseases and disorders of the respiratory system.

16. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs.

LO#6-List common diseases and disorders of the respiratory system.

17. Clients with COPD should be encouraged to participate in their care as much as they can do comfortably.

LO#6-List common diseases and disorders of the respiratory system.

18. With age, the arteries may harden and lose their ability to stretch, a condition known as atherosclerosis.

LO#2-Identify age-related changes that occur within the circulatory system.

19. Fatty deposits (plaques) and other substances that collect within the walls of the arteries may also cause changes to the arteries. This problem is called arteriosclerosis

LO#2-Identify age-related changes that occur within the circulatory system.

20. A very weak client or one who is having trouble breathing must be watched carefully during feeding to keep food out of the trachea, a problem known as aspiration of food

LO#4-Describe the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system.

21. Hypoxia is known as high levels of oxygen in the cells

LO#5-Define age-related changes that occur within the respiratory system.

22. Clients using nasal prongs for oxygen delivery are at risk for skin breakdown inside their nostrils, or nares.

LO#8-Explain the role of the personal care provider in assisting with oxygen safety.

23. The personal care provider should clean the skin under the mask or nasal prong tubing, and monitor for signs of skin irritation.

LO#8-Explain the role of the personal care provider in assisting with oxygen safety.

24. Sputum is a substance collected from the lungs. It contains saliva, mucus, but never blood.

LO#9-Explain the role of the personal care provider in sputum collection.

25. After collecting a sputum sample, the personal care provider should send the labelled specimen container in a plastic bag to the laboratory with a requisition.

LO#9-Explain the role of the personal care provider in sputum collection.