Question 1

Which ILD is a smoking-related condition characterized by star-shaped nodules in the midlung?

Accepted Answer

A)  PLCH 
B)  LIP 
C)  BOOP 
D)  CWP 
A)  PLCH 
B)  LIP 
C)  BOOP 
D)  CWP A

Question 2

Which of the following are associated with an increased DLCO?

Accepted Answer

A)  Goodpasture's syndrome and idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis 
B)  Goodpasture's syndrome and Churg-Strauss syndrome 
C)  Churg-Strauss syndrome and LAM 
D)  Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis and COP 
A)  Goodpasture's syndrome and idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis 
B)  Goodpasture's syndrome and Churg-Strauss syndrome 
C)  Churg-Strauss syndrome and LAM 
D)  Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis and COP A

Question 3

What is the most common pulmonary complication associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bronchospasm 
B)  Pleurisy 
C)  Atelectasis 
D)  Diaphragmatic dysfunction 
A)  Bronchospasm 
B)  Pleurisy 
C)  Atelectasis 
D)  Diaphragmatic dysfunction B

Question 4

The diffusing capacity of a patient with coal worker's pneumoconiosis or silicosis would be expected to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  normal. 
B)  increased. 
C)  decreased. 
D)  variable based on the age of the patient. 
A)  normal. 
B)  increased. 
C)  decreased. 
D)  variable based on the age of the patient.

Question 5

Which of the following organs can be affected by systemic scleroderma?
1) Skin
2) Reproductive organs
3) Lungs
4) Brain

Accepted Answer

A) 1, 3 
B) 2, 4 
C) 1, 2, 3 
D) 2, 3, 4 
A) 1, 3 
B) 2, 4 
C) 1, 2, 3 
D) 2, 3, 4

Question 6

Which of the following Americans would be the most likely to get sarcoidosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 27-year-old African-American female 
B)  A 60-year-old African-American male 
C)  A 45-year-old Caucasian female 
D)  A 60-year-old Hispanic male 
A)  A 27-year-old African-American female 
B)  A 60-year-old African-American male 
C)  A 45-year-old Caucasian female 
D)  A 60-year-old Hispanic male

Question 7

Which of the following is the largest group of agents associated with drug-induced interstitial lung disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anticancer agents 
B)  Cardiovascular agents 
C)  Antibiotics agents 
D)  Antiinflammatory agents 
A)  Anticancer agents 
B)  Cardiovascular agents 
C)  Antibiotics agents 
D)  Antiinflammatory agents

Question 8

A patient has just been diagnosed with Wegener's granulomatosis. Her long-term prognosis is:

Accepted Answer

A)  excellent, with full recovery expected. 
B)  fair, with recovery expected after proper treatment. 
C)  guarded; recovery is possible after proper treatment. 
D)  poor; it is considered a fatal disease. 
A)  excellent, with full recovery expected. 
B)  fair, with recovery expected after proper treatment. 
C)  guarded; recovery is possible after proper treatment. 
D)  poor; it is considered a fatal disease.

Question 9

What is another name for rheumatoid pneumoconiosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Goodpasture's syndrome 
B)  Caplan's syndrome 
C)  Churg-Strauss syndrome 
D)  Sjögren's syndrome 
A)  Goodpasture's syndrome 
B)  Caplan's syndrome 
C)  Churg-Strauss syndrome 
D)  Sjögren's syndrome

Question 10

Which of the following is not considered an interstitial lung disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asbestosis 
B)  Sarcoidosis 
C)  Staphylococcus 
D)  Silicosis 
A)  Asbestosis 
B)  Sarcoidosis 
C)  Staphylococcus 
D)  Silicosis

Question 11

What category of medications is commonly prescribed to manage interstitial lung disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibiotics 
B)  Mucolytics 
C)  Corticosteroids 
D)  Diuretics 
A)  Antibiotics 
B)  Mucolytics 
C)  Corticosteroids 
D)  Diuretics

Question 12

Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP) is associated with:
1) COPD.
2) connective tissue disease.
3) infection.
4) toxic gas inhalation.

Accepted Answer

A) 1, 3 
B) 2, 4 
C) 2, 3, 4 
D) 1, 2, 3 
A) 1, 3 
B) 2, 4 
C) 2, 3, 4 
D) 1, 2, 3

Question 13

Which of the following chest radiograph findings would be associated in a patient with ILD?
1) Pleural effusion
2) Honeycombing
3) Cavity formation
4) Increased translucency

Accepted Answer

A) 1, 4 
B) 2, 3 
C) 1, 2, 4 
D) 1, 2, 3 
A) 1, 4 
B) 2, 3 
C) 1, 2, 4 
D) 1, 2, 3

Question 14

What major pathologic and structural changes are associated with asbestosis?
1) Fibrocalcific pleural plaques
2) Excessive bronchial secretions
3) Bronchospasm
4) Mediastinal shift

Accepted Answer

A) 1, 3 
B) 2, 4 
C) 1, 2, 3 
D) 2, 3, 4 
A) 1, 3 
B) 2, 4 
C) 1, 2, 3 
D) 2, 3, 4

Question 15

Chest assessment findings in a patient with ILD would include:
1) pleural friction rub.
2) increased vocal fremitus.
3) vesicular breath sounds.
4) hyperresonant percussion note.

Accepted Answer

A) 1, 2 
B) 2, 3 
C) 1, 3, 4 
D) 2, 3, 4 
A) 1, 2 
B) 2, 3 
C) 1, 3, 4 
D) 2, 3, 4

Question 16

Which of the following are associated with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)?
1) Recurrent chylothoraces and recurrent pneumothoraces.
2) Increased airway obstruction.
3) Postmenopausal women are primarily affected.
4) Airway smooth muscle is affected.

Accepted Answer

A) 1, 3 
B) 1, 2, 4 
C) 2, 3, 4 
D) 1, 2, 3 
A) 1, 3 
B) 1, 2, 4 
C) 2, 3, 4 
D) 1, 2, 3

Question 17

Which of the following are anatomic alterations of the lungs that may be found with the chronic stage of interstitial lung disease (ILD)?
1) Honeycombing
2) Edema
3) Interstitial thickening
4) Granulomas

Accepted Answer

A) 1, 3 
B) 2, 4 
C) 2, 3, 4 
D) 1, 3, 4 
A) 1, 3 
B) 2, 4 
C) 2, 3, 4 
D) 1, 3, 4

Exam 27: Interstitial Lung Diseases

Which ILD is a smoking-related condition characterized by star-shaped nodules in the midlung?

Which of the following are associated with an increased DLCO?

What is the most common pulmonary complication associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

The diffusing capacity of a patient with coal worker's pneumoconiosis or silicosis would be expected to be:

Which of the following organs can be affected by systemic scleroderma? 1) Skin 2) Reproductive organs 3) Lungs 4) Brain

Which of the following Americans would be the most likely to get sarcoidosis?

Which of the following is the largest group of agents associated with drug-induced interstitial lung disease?

A patient has just been diagnosed with Wegener's granulomatosis. Her long-term prognosis is:

What is another name for rheumatoid pneumoconiosis?

Which of the following is not considered an interstitial lung disease?

What category of medications is commonly prescribed to manage interstitial lung disease?

Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP) is associated with: 1) COPD. 2) connective tissue disease. 3) infection. 4) toxic gas inhalation.

Which of the following chest radiograph findings would be associated in a patient with ILD? 1) Pleural effusion 2) Honeycombing 3) Cavity formation 4) Increased translucency

What major pathologic and structural changes are associated with asbestosis? 1) Fibrocalcific pleural plaques 2) Excessive bronchial secretions 3) Bronchospasm 4) Mediastinal shift

Chest assessment findings in a patient with ILD would include: 1) pleural friction rub. 2) increased vocal fremitus. 3) vesicular breath sounds. 4) hyperresonant percussion note.

Which of the following are associated with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)? 1) Recurrent chylothoraces and recurrent pneumothoraces. 2) Increased airway obstruction. 3) Postmenopausal women are primarily affected. 4) Airway smooth muscle is affected.

Which of the following are anatomic alterations of the lungs that may be found with the chronic stage of interstitial lung disease (ILD)? 1) Honeycombing 2) Edema 3) Interstitial thickening 4) Granulomas

The Patient Interview

The Physical Examination

The Pathophysiologic Basis for Common Clinical Manifestations

Pulmonary Function Testing

Blood Gas Assessment

Assessment of Oxygenation

Assessment of the Cardiovascular System

Radiologic Examination of the Chest

Other Important Tests and Procedures

The Therapist-Driven Protocol Program

Respiratory Insufficiency, Respiratory Failure and Ventilatory Management Protocols

Recording Skills and Intra-Professional Communication

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema

Asthma

Cystic Fibrosis

Bronchiectasis

Atelectasis

Pneumonia, Lung Abscess Formation, and Important Fungal Diseases

Tuberculosis

Pulmonary Edema

Pulmonary Vascular Disease: Pulmonary Embolism and Pulmonary Hypertension

Flail Chest

Pneumothorax

Pleural Effusion and Empyema

Kyphoscoliosis

Cancer of the Lung, Prevention and Palliation

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Myasthenia Gravis

Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Care of Patients With Neuromuscular Disease

Sleep Apnea

Newborn Assessment and Management

Pediatric Assessment, Protocols, and Pals Management

Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Pulmonary Air Leak Syndrome

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection Bronchiolitis

Chronic Lung Disease of Infancy

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Congenital Heart Disease

Croup and Croup-Like Syndromes: Laryngotracheobronchitis, Bacterial Tracheitis, and Acute Epiglottitis

Near Drowningwet Drowning

Smoke Inhalation, Thermal Injuries, and Carbon Monoxide Intoxication

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