Exam 39: Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

A positive TB test result indicates that the patient is in the primary infection stage of the disease.

Carcinoma of the larynx is almost always seen in patients with a history of

The best time to get a good sputum sample is first thing in the morning, after the patient has had breakfast.

Emphysema results from overinflation of alveoli and difficulty with inspiration.

Antibiotics are prescribed for URIs if there is evidence of a secondary bacterial infection.

Patients with emphysema do best on a high-calorie diet, to compensate for the extra effort needed just to breathe.

Residual volume is the amount of air left in the lungs after forced expiration.

A successful spirometry effort is one in which the patient

Peak flow meters are an effective method of assessing the status of patients with asthma, because during an asthma attack, the individual has difficulty inhaling a large volume of air.

A serious inflammation of the lungs can be caused by

A surgical procedure of the chest cavity is called a(n) __________.

Emphysema patients find it very difficult to exhale inspired air, which contributes to alveolar damage.

The _________________ is determined by having the patient breathe in and out as frequently as possible in 15 seconds.

Pneumoconioses typically are seen in patients with industrial occupations.

Which symptom(s) is (are) typically not associated with allergic rhinitis?

You have a patient scheduled for a bronchoscopy procedure at the hospital next week. What instructions should you give the patient about preparing for the exam?

A surgical procedure to repair or alter the shape of the nose is called a(n) __________.

Pulse oximetry provides the physician with the oxygen saturation level of the arterial blood without the need for an arterial blood sample.

Which of the following medications are used to treat allergic rhinitis?

The PFT of a patient with emphysema shows an increase in residual volume over time.