Question 1

What is the third leading cause of death in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Influenza 
B)  Pneumonia 
C)  Chronic lower respiratory diseases 
D)  Acute upper respiratory diseases 
A)  Influenza 
B)  Pneumonia 
C)  Chronic lower respiratory diseases 
D)  Acute upper respiratory diseases

Question 2

The medical term for runny nose is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical term for runny nose is...

Question 3

The best time for sputum specimen collection is first thing in the morning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the throat for breathing is called a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A surgical procedure that creates an opening...

Question 5

A blood test to help diagnose tuberculosis is

Accepted Answer

A)  WBC count. 
B)  WBC with diff. 
C)  QuantiFERON-TB Gold test. 
D)  Mantoux. 
E)  PPD. 
A)  WBC count. 
B)  WBC with diff. 
C)  QuantiFERON-TB Gold test. 
D)  Mantoux. 
E)  PPD.

Question 6

The physician may order either oxygen therapy or bronchodilators if a patient's pulse ox is below 92%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When the physician orders a nebulizer treatment, the route of drug administration is through

Accepted Answer

A)  irrigation. 
B)  inhalation. 
C)  sublingual absorption. 
D)  instillation. 
A)  irrigation. 
B)  inhalation. 
C)  sublingual absorption. 
D)  instillation.

Question 8

The primary means by which Mycobacterium tuberculosis is spread is direct contact with contaminated items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Individuals who consistently test positive on TB skin screening tests but are asymptomatic and not infectious are in which stage of TB?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary infection 
B)  Latent TB 
C)  Secondary TB 
D)  Active pulmonary TB 
A)  Primary infection 
B)  Latent TB 
C)  Secondary TB 
D)  Active pulmonary TB

Question 10

The treatment for viral pneumonia is palliative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The signs and symptoms of sleep apnea include

Accepted Answer

A)  hypersomnia. 
B)  dry mouth or sore throat in the morning. 
C)  morning headache. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  hypersomnia. 
B)  dry mouth or sore throat in the morning. 
C)  morning headache. 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

If a patient is prescribed both an anti-inflammatory and a bronchodilator for treatment, the anti-inflammatory should be taken first to help reduce bronchiole irritation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which structure is classified as part of the upper respiratory tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bronchi 
B)  Larynx 
C)  Lung 
D)  Trachea 
A)  Bronchi 
B)  Larynx 
C)  Lung 
D)  Trachea

Question 14

Nonproductive cough and expiratory wheezing are signs of

Accepted Answer

A)  asthma. 
B)  COPD. 
C)  pneumonia. 
D)  tuberculosis. 
A)  asthma. 
B)  COPD. 
C)  pneumonia. 
D)  tuberculosis.

Question 15

Which of the following characteristics best describes the right lung?

Accepted Answer

A)  Divided into three lobes 
B)  Has two lobes 
C)  Longer and narrower 
D)  Has a distinct indentation in its center 
A)  Divided into three lobes 
B)  Has two lobes 
C)  Longer and narrower 
D)  Has a distinct indentation in its center

Question 16

The amount of air inhaled and exhaled with normal respiration is the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The amount of air inhaled and exhaled...

Question 17

The procedure that measures the amount of air moving into and out of the lungs is

Accepted Answer

A)  bronchoscopy. 
B)  intubation. 
C)  spirometry. 
D)  thoracentesis. 
E)  tracheostomy. 
A)  bronchoscopy. 
B)  intubation. 
C)  spirometry. 
D)  thoracentesis. 
E)  tracheostomy.

Question 18

The medical term for a low level of oxygen in the blood is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical term for a low level...

Question 19

Discuss the recommended treatment for individuals exposed to TB who have a negative sputum culture compared with the recommended treatment for individuals diagnosed with active TB.

Accepted Answer

If the patient has tested positive for T

Question 20

What is the most common cause of viral pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Streptococci 
B)  Influenza 
C)  Inhalation of irritants or gas 
D)  Aspiration of solids or fluids into the lungs 
A)  Streptococci 
B)  Influenza 
C)  Inhalation of irritants or gas 
D)  Aspiration of solids or fluids into the lungs

Exam 39: Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

What is the third leading cause of death in the United States?

The medical term for runny nose is __________.

The best time for sputum specimen collection is first thing in the morning.

A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the throat for breathing is called a(n) __________.

A blood test to help diagnose tuberculosis is

The physician may order either oxygen therapy or bronchodilators if a patient's pulse ox is below 92%.

When the physician orders a nebulizer treatment, the route of drug administration is through

The primary means by which Mycobacterium tuberculosis is spread is direct contact with contaminated items.

Individuals who consistently test positive on TB skin screening tests but are asymptomatic and not infectious are in which stage of TB?

The treatment for viral pneumonia is palliative.

The signs and symptoms of sleep apnea include

If a patient is prescribed both an anti-inflammatory and a bronchodilator for treatment, the anti-inflammatory should be taken first to help reduce bronchiole irritation.

Which structure is classified as part of the upper respiratory tract?

Nonproductive cough and expiratory wheezing are signs of

Which of the following characteristics best describes the right lung?

The amount of air inhaled and exhaled with normal respiration is the __________.

The procedure that measures the amount of air moving into and out of the lungs is

The medical term for a low level of oxygen in the blood is __________.

Discuss the recommended treatment for individuals exposed to TB who have a negative sputum culture compared with the recommended treatment for individuals diagnosed with active TB.

What is the most common cause of viral pneumonia?

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