1. Which one of the following is NOT a function of the Upper airway?

A. For clearance mechanism such as coughing

B. Transport gases to the lower airways
C. Warming, Filtration and Humidification of inspired air
D. Protect the lower airway from foreign mater

2. It is the hair the lines the vestibule which function as a filtering mechanism for foreign objects

A. Cilia
B. Nares
C. Carina
D. Vibrissae

3. This is the paranasal sinus found between the eyes and the nose that extends backward into the skull

A. Ethmoid
B. Sphenoid
C. Maxillary
D. Frontal

4. Which paranasal sinus is found over the eyebrow?

A. Ehtmoid
B. Sphenoid
C. Maxillary
D. Frontal

5. Gene De Vonne Katrouchuacheulujiki wants to change her surname to something shorter, The court denied her request
which depresses her and find herself binge eating. She accidentally aspirate a large piece of nut and it passes the carina.
Probabilty wise, Where will the nut go?

A. Right main stem bronchus

B. Left main stem bronchus
C. Be dislodged in between the carina
D. Be blocked by the closed epiglottis

6. Which cell secretes mucus that help protect the lungs by trapping debris in the respiratory tract?

A. Type I pneumocytes
B. Type II pneumocytes
C. Goblet cells
D. Adipose cells

7. How many lobes are there in the RIGHT LUNG?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four

8. The presence of the liver causes which anatomical difference of the Kidneys and the Lungs?

A. Left kidney slightly lower, Left lung slightly shorter

B. Left kidney slightly higher, Left lung slightly shorter
C. Right kidney lower, Right lung shorter
D. Right kidney higher, Right lung shorter

9. Surfactant is produced by what cells in the alveoli?

A. Type I pneumocytes
B. Type II pneumocytes
C. Goblet cells
D. Adipose cells

10. The normal L:S Ratio to consider the newborn baby viable is

A. 1:2
B. 2:1
C. 3:1
D. 1:3

11. Refers to the extra air that can be inhaled beyond the normal tidal volume

A. Inspiratory reserve volume

B. Expiratory reserve volume
C. Functional residual capacity
D. Residual volume

12. This is the amount of air remained in the lungs after a forceful expiration

A. Inspiratory reserve volume

B. Expiratory reserve volume
C. Functional residual capacity
D. Residual volume

13. Casssandra, A 22 year old grade Agnostic, Asked you, how many spikes of bones are there in my ribs? Your best
response is which of the following?

A. We have 13 pairs of ribs Cassandra

B. We have 12 pairs of ribs Cassandra
C. Humans have 16 pairs of ribs, and that was noted by Vesalius in 1543
D. Humans have 8 pairs of ribs. 4 of which are floating

14. Which of the following is considered as the main muscle of respiration?

A. Lungs
B. Intercostal Muscles
C. Diaphragm
D. Pectoralis major

15. Cassandra asked you : How many air is there in the oxygen and how many does human requires? Which of the
following is the best response :

A. God is good, Man requires 21% of oxygen and we have 21% available in our air
B. Man requires 16% of oxygen and we have 35% available in our air
C. Man requires 10% of oxygen and we have 50% available in our air
D. Human requires 21% of oxygen and we have 21% available in our air

16. Which of the following is TRUE about Expiration?

A. A passive process
B. The length of which is half of the length of Inspiration
C. Stridor is commonly heard during expiration
D. Requires energy to be carried out

17. Which of the following is TRUE in postural drainage?

A. Patient assumes position for 10 to 15 minutes

B. Should last only for 60 minutes
C. Done best P.C
D. An independent nursing action
18. All but one of the following is a purpose of steam inhalation

A. Mucolytic
B. Warm and humidify air
C. Administer medications
D. Promote bronchoconstriction

19. Which of the following is NOT TRUE in steam inhalation?

A. It is a dependent nursing action

B. Spout is put 12-18 inches away from the nose
C. Render steam inhalation for atleast 60 minutes
D. Cover the client’s eye with wash cloth to prevent irritation

20. When should a nurse suction a client?

A. As desired
B. As needed
C. Every 1 hour
D. Every 4 hours

21. Ernest Arnold Hamilton, a 60 year old American client was mobbed by teen gangsters near New york, Cubao. He was
rushed to John John Hopio Medical Center and was Unconscious. You are his nurse and you are to suction his secretions. In
which position should you place Mr. Hamilton?

A. High fowlers
B. Semi fowlers
C. Prone
D. Side lying

22. You are about to set the suction pressure to be used to Mr. Hamilton. You are using a Wall unit suction machine. How
much pressure should you set the valve before suctioning Mr. Hamilton?

A. 50-95 mmHg
B. 200-350 mmHg
C. 100-120 mmHg
D. 10-15 mmHg

23. The wall unit is not functioning; You then try to use the portable suction equipment available. How much pressure of
suction equipment is needed to prevent trauma to mucus membrane and air ways in case of portable suction units?

A. 2-5 mmHg
B. 5-10 mmHg
C. 10-15 mmHg
D. 15-25 mmHg

24. There are four catheter sizes available for use, which one of these should you use for Mr. Hamilton?

A. Fr. 18
B. Fr. 12
C. Fr. 10
D. Fr, 5

25. Which of the following, if done by the nurse, indicates incompetence during suctioning an unconscious client?

A. Measure the length of the suction catheter to be inserted by measuring from the tip of the nose, to the
earlobe, to the xiphoid process
B. Use KY Jelly if suctioning nasopharyngeal secretion
C. The maximum time of suctioning should not exceed 15 seconds
D. Allow 30 seconds interval between suctioning
26. Which of the following is the initial sign of hypoxemia in an adult client?

1. Tachypnea
2. Tachycardia
3. Cyanosis
4. Pallor
5. Irritability
6. Flaring of Nares

A. 1,2
B. 2,5
C. 2,6
D. 3,4

27. Which method of oxygenation least likely produces anxiety and apprehension?

A. Nasal Cannula
B. Simple Face mask
C. Non Rebreather mask
D. Partial Rebreather mask

28. Which of the following oxygen delivery method can deliver 100% Oxygen at 15 LPM?

A. Nasal Cannula
B. Simple Face mask
C. Non Rebreather mask
D. Partial Rebreather mask

29. Which of the following is not true about OXYGEN?

A. Oxygen is odorless, tasteless and colorless gas.

B. Oxygen can irritate mucus membrane
C. Oxygen supports combustion
D. Excessive oxygen administration results in respiratory acidosis

30. Roberto San Andres, A new nurse in the hospital is about to administer oxygen on patient with Respiratory distress. As
his senior nurse, you should intervene if Roberto will:

A. Uses venture mask in oxygen administration

B. Put a non rebreather mask in the patient before opening the oxygen source
C. Use a partial rebreather mask to deliver oxygen
D. Check for the doctor’s order for Oxygen administration

31. Which of the following will alert the nurse as an early sign of hypoxia?

A. Client is tired and dyspneic

B. The client is coughing out blood
C. The client’s heart rate is 50 BPM
D. Client is frequently turning from side to side

32. Miguelito de balboa, An OFW presents at the admission with an A:P Diameter ratio of 2:1, Which of the following
associated finding should the nurse expect?

A. Pancytopenia
B. Anemia
C. Fingers are Club-like
D. Hematocrit of client is decreased

33. The best method of oxygen administration for client with COPD uses:

A. Cannula
B. Simple Face mask
C. Non rebreather mask
D. Venturi mask

34. Mang dagul, a 50 year old chronic smoker was brought to the E.R because of difficulty in breathing. Pleural effusion
was the diagnosis and CTT was ordered. What does C.T.T Stands for?

A. Chest tube thoracotomy

B. Chest tube thoracostomy
C. Closed tube thoracotomy
D. Closed tube thoracostmy

35. Where will the CTT be inserted if we are to drain fluids accumulated in Mang dagul’s pleura?

A. 2nd ICS
B. 4th ICS
C. 5th ICS
D. 8th ICS

36. There is a continuous bubbling in the water sealed drainage system with suction. And oscillation is observed. As a
nurse, what should you do?

A. Consider this as normal findings

B. Notify the physician
C. Check for tube leak
D. Prepare a petrolatum gauze dressing

37. Which of the following is true about nutrition?

A. It is the process in which food are broken down, for the body to use in growth and development
B. It is a process in which digested proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins and carbohydrates are transported into the circulation
C. It is a chemical process that occurs in the cell that allows for energy production, energy use, growth and tissue repair
D. It is the study of nutrients and the process in which they are use by the body

38. The majority of the digestion processes take place in the

A. Mouth
B. Small intestine
C. Large intestine
D. Stomach

39. All of the following is true about digestion that occurs in the Mouth except

A. It is where the digestion process starts

B. Mechanical digestion is brought about by mastication
C. The action of ptyalin or the salivary tyrpsin breaks down starches into maltose
D. Deglutition occurs after food is broken down into small pieces and well mixed with saliva

40. Which of the following foods lowers the cardiac sphincter pressure?

A. Roast beef, Steamed cauliflower and Rice

B. Orange juice, Non fat milk, Dry crackers
C. Decaffeinated coffee, Sky flakes crackers, Suman
D. Coffee with coffee mate, Bacon and Egg

41. Where does the digestion of carbohydrates start?

A. Mouth
B. Esophagus
C. Small intestine
D. Stomach

42. Protein and Fat digestion begins where?

A. Mouth
B. Esophagus
C. Small intestine
D. Stomach

43. All but one is true about digestion that occurs in the Stomach

A. Carbohydrates are the fastest to be digested, in about an hour

B. Fat is the slowest to be digested, in about 5 hours
C. HCl inhibits absorption of Calcium in the gastric mucosa
D. HCl converts pepsinogen to pepsin, which starts the complex process of protein digestion

44. Which of the following is NOT an enzyme secreted by the small intestine?

A. Sucrase
B. Enterokinase
C. Amylase
D. Enterokinase

45. The hormone secreted by the Small intestine that stimulates the production of pancreatic juice which primarily aids in
buffering the acidic bolus passed by the Stomach

A. Enterogastrone
B. Cholecystokinin
C. Pancreozymin
D. Enterokinase

46. When the duodenal enzyme sucrase acts on SUCROSE, which 2 monosaccharides are formed?

A. Galactose + Galactose
B. Glucose + Fructose
C. Glucose + Galactose
D. Fructose + Fructose

47. This is the enzyme secreted by the pancrease that completes the protein digestion

A. Trypsin
B. Enterokinase
C. Enterogastrone
D. Amylase

48. The end product of protein digestion or the “Building blocks of Protein” is what we call

A. Nucleotides
B. Fatty acids
C. Glucose
D. Amino Acids

49. Enzyme secreted by the small intestine after it detects a bolus of fatty food. This will contract the gallbladder to
secrete bile and relax the sphincter of Oddi to aid in the emulsification of fats and its digestion.

A. Lipase
B. Amylase
C. Cholecystokinin
D. Pancreozymin

50. Which of the following is not true about the Large Intestine?

A. It absorbs around 1 L of water making the feces around 75% water and 25% solid
B. The stool formed in the transverse colon is not yet well formed
C. It is a sterile body cavity
D. It is called large intestine because it is longer than the small intestine