Study Questions and Answers on respiratory system.

1. Due to severe pain a patient with rib fracture has decreased breathing pattern , and decreased depth of respiration.This can be described as what?.

A.Hypoventilation.

B.Fremitus.

C.Hyperventilation.

D.Pleual friction rub.

Correct Answer is A.

Rationale: Hypoventilation is a decreased rate or depth of air movement into the lungs.

2.Mr Moses Stoneware suddenly develop cardiac arrest.The critical time that the nurse must bear in mind before irreversible brain damage occurs is what?.

A. 4 to 6minutes.

B.1 to 7 minutes.

C.7 to 12minutes.

D.3 to 5minutes.

Correct answer is A.

Rationale: Irreversible brain damage can occur in 4 to 6minutes without oxygen.