Question 1

Which respiratory action is initiated by a signal from the medulla oblongata?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expiration 
B)  Inspiration 
C)  Ventilation 
D)  Exhalation 
A)  Expiration 
B)  Inspiration 
C)  Ventilation 
D)  Exhalation

Question 2

Which phrase best describes the process of ventilation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Downward movement of the diaphragm to allow air to enter the lungs 
B)  Exchange of oxygenated air and waste gases 
C)  Transport of oxygen from the outside environment into the alveoli 
D)  Signal from the brain that initiates the breathing cycle 
A)  Downward movement of the diaphragm to allow air to enter the lungs 
B)  Exchange of oxygenated air and waste gases 
C)  Transport of oxygen from the outside environment into the alveoli 
D)  Signal from the brain that initiates the breathing cycle

Question 3

Inspiration occurs when the diaphragm moves upward into the thoracic cavity and the intercostal muscles pull out and separate the rib cage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The medical term for dilation of the bronchioles is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical term for dilation of the...

Question 5

Sleep apnea is treated with a continuous positive airway pressure machine that must be worn nightly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which statement is true about the paranasal sinuses?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are fluid-filled, bony structures of the face. 
B)  The sinuses contain resident bacteria. 
C)  The classic sign of a sinus infection is a headache. 
D)  Sinus infections are treated with decongestants, antibiotics for bacterial infections, and analgesics. 
E)  Both C and D are true. 
A)  They are fluid-filled, bony structures of the face. 
B)  The sinuses contain resident bacteria. 
C)  The classic sign of a sinus infection is a headache. 
D)  Sinus infections are treated with decongestants, antibiotics for bacterial infections, and analgesics. 
E)  Both C and D are true.

Question 7

The PFT results for a patient with emphysema show

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased vital capacity and increased inspiratory capacity. 
B)  decreased residual volume. 
C)  increased residual volume and decreased forced expiratory volume. 
D)  A and C 
A)  decreased vital capacity and increased inspiratory capacity. 
B)  decreased residual volume. 
C)  increased residual volume and decreased forced expiratory volume. 
D)  A and C

Question 8

A new employee is to have the two-step Mantoux test to screen for TB. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Her blood needs to be drawn at 1-week intervals. 
B)  Her first Mantoux test was positive, so the second is ordered as a follow-up procedure. 
C)  Her chest x-ray film was suspicious, so the Mantoux test is ordered to confirm the presence of TB. 
D)  A second Mantoux is done 1 to 3 weeks after the first test. 
A)  Her blood needs to be drawn at 1-week intervals. 
B)  Her first Mantoux test was positive, so the second is ordered as a follow-up procedure. 
C)  Her chest x-ray film was suspicious, so the Mantoux test is ordered to confirm the presence of TB. 
D)  A second Mantoux is done 1 to 3 weeks after the first test.

Question 9

To obtain a useful evaluation of pulmonary function in a patient with asthma, you must administer the test when the patient

Accepted Answer

A)  has suffered a spasm in the bronchial tubes within the previous hour. 
B)  is experiencing a bronchial spasm. 
C)  has already been evaluated with chest radiographs. 
D)  has taken medication to expand the bronchi. 
A)  has suffered a spasm in the bronchial tubes within the previous hour. 
B)  is experiencing a bronchial spasm. 
C)  has already been evaluated with chest radiographs. 
D)  has taken medication to expand the bronchi.

Question 10

The symptoms of an asthma attack include

Accepted Answer

A)  nonproductive cough. 
B)  hemoptysis. 
C)  inspiratory wheezing. 
D)  rhinorrhea. 
A)  nonproductive cough. 
B)  hemoptysis. 
C)  inspiratory wheezing. 
D)  rhinorrhea.

Question 11

The correct term for recording the symptom of an abnormally rapid respiratory rate is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The correct term for recording the symptom...

Question 12

A normal pulse oximetry reading is

Accepted Answer

A)  lower than 80%. 
B)  80% to 90%. 
C)  90% to 92%. 
D)  95% or higher. 
A)  lower than 80%. 
B)  80% to 90%. 
C)  90% to 92%. 
D)  95% or higher.

Question 13

What test is ordered to determine whether the pneumonia is viral or bacterial?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chest x-ray 
B)  Sputum culture and sensitivity 
C)  White blood cell count 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Chest x-ray 
B)  Sputum culture and sensitivity 
C)  White blood cell count 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

What is the terminal one cell thick tissue in the respiratory system which allows for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the cell membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bronchioles 
B)  Alveoli 
C)  Bronchi 
D)  Pericardial sac 
A)  Bronchioles 
B)  Alveoli 
C)  Bronchi 
D)  Pericardial sac

Question 15

Tuberculosis is a serious national health threat. Explain the difference between latent and active TB.

Accepted Answer

TB develops in two stages. The primary i

Question 16

The correct position for a spirometry test is

Accepted Answer

A)  semi-Fowler's position on the exam table. 
B)  upright with the chin tucked into the chest. 
C)  upright with the chin slightly elevated and the neck extended. 
D)  standing. 
A)  semi-Fowler's position on the exam table. 
B)  upright with the chin tucked into the chest. 
C)  upright with the chin slightly elevated and the neck extended. 
D)  standing.

Question 17

Malnourishment and living in a crowded environment contribute to the spread of TB.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Carly Appleton, a 16-year-old patient with asthma, needs instruction on performing peak flow readings at home. She has never used a peak flow meter and doesn't understand why the doctor wants her to treat asthma symptoms based on meter readings. Explain the purpose of the meter and the steps for its use.

Accepted Answer

Peak flow meters assess the patient's ab

Question 19

Which of the following tests is performed to diagnose a pulmonary abnormality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mantoux test 
B)  Chest x-ray 
C)  Bronchoscopy 
D)  PFT 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Mantoux test 
B)  Chest x-ray 
C)  Bronchoscopy 
D)  PFT 
E)  None of the above

Question 20

__________ is the medical term for a collapsed lung.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the medical term for a...

Exam 39: Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Which respiratory action is initiated by a signal from the medulla oblongata?

Which phrase best describes the process of ventilation?

Inspiration occurs when the diaphragm moves upward into the thoracic cavity and the intercostal muscles pull out and separate the rib cage.

The medical term for dilation of the bronchioles is __________.

Sleep apnea is treated with a continuous positive airway pressure machine that must be worn nightly.

Which statement is true about the paranasal sinuses?

The PFT results for a patient with emphysema show

A new employee is to have the two-step Mantoux test to screen for TB. What does this mean?

To obtain a useful evaluation of pulmonary function in a patient with asthma, you must administer the test when the patient

The symptoms of an asthma attack include

The correct term for recording the symptom of an abnormally rapid respiratory rate is __________.

A normal pulse oximetry reading is

What test is ordered to determine whether the pneumonia is viral or bacterial?

What is the terminal one cell thick tissue in the respiratory system which allows for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the cell membrane?

Tuberculosis is a serious national health threat. Explain the difference between latent and active TB.

The correct position for a spirometry test is

Malnourishment and living in a crowded environment contribute to the spread of TB.

Which of the following tests is performed to diagnose a pulmonary abnormality?

__________ is the medical term for a collapsed lung.

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