Question 1

Which statement is true regarding ventilation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypoventilation causes hypocapnia. 
B)  Hyperventilation causes hypercapnia. 
C)  Hyperventilation causes hypocapnia. 
D)  Hyperventilation results in an increased partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2). 
A)  Hypoventilation causes hypocapnia. 
B)  Hyperventilation causes hypercapnia. 
C)  Hyperventilation causes hypocapnia. 
D)  Hyperventilation results in an increased partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2).

Question 2

Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms.
-Bronchiolitis

Accepted Answer

A) Passage of fluid and solid particles into the lung 
B) Inflammatory obstruction of small airways 
C) Excessive amount of connective tissue in the lung 
D) Lung tissue collapse 
E) Abnormal dilation of the bronchi 
A) Passage of fluid and solid particles into the lung 
B) Inflammatory obstruction of small airways 
C) Excessive amount of connective tissue in the lung 
D) Lung tissue collapse 
E) Abnormal dilation of the bronchi

Question 3

Which characteristics are symptomatic of a flail chest? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Involves the fracture of several consecutive ribs. 
B)  Involves multiple fractures to individual ribs. 
C)  Can involve the fracture of the sternum. 
D)  Is generally a result of the inflammatory process. 
E)  Is more common among the older adult population. 
A)  Involves the fracture of several consecutive ribs. 
B)  Involves multiple fractures to individual ribs. 
C)  Can involve the fracture of the sternum. 
D)  Is generally a result of the inflammatory process. 
E)  Is more common among the older adult population.

Question 4

Which statement is true regarding hypoxemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypoxemia results in the increased oxygenation of arterial blood. 
B)  Respiratory alterations cause hypoxemia. 
C)  Hypoxemia results in the decreased oxygenation of tissue cells. 
D)  Various system changes cause hypoxemia. 
A)  Hypoxemia results in the increased oxygenation of arterial blood. 
B)  Respiratory alterations cause hypoxemia. 
C)  Hypoxemia results in the decreased oxygenation of tissue cells. 
D)  Various system changes cause hypoxemia.

Question 5

What medical term is used for a condition that results from pulmonary hypertension,creating chronic pressure overload in the right ventricle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypoxemia 
B)  Hypoxia 
C)  Bronchiectasis 
D)  Cor pulmonale 
A)  Hypoxemia 
B)  Hypoxia 
C)  Bronchiectasis 
D)  Cor pulmonale

Question 6

Clinical manifestations of inspiratory crackles,increased tactile fremitus,egophony,and whispered pectoriloquy are indicative of which respiratory condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronic bronchitis 
B)  Emphysema 
C)  Pneumonia 
D)  Asthma 
A)  Chronic bronchitis 
B)  Emphysema 
C)  Pneumonia 
D)  Asthma

Question 7

With a total hemoglobin of 9 g/dl,how many grams per deciliter of hemoglobin must become desaturated for cyanosis to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  9 
A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  9

Question 8

Pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH)results from which alteration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Narrowed pulmonary capillaries 
B)  Narrowed bronchi and bronchioles 
C)  Destruction of alveoli 
D)  Ischemia of the myocardium 
A)  Narrowed pulmonary capillaries 
B)  Narrowed bronchi and bronchioles 
C)  Destruction of alveoli 
D)  Ischemia of the myocardium

Question 9

Which immunoglobulin (Ig)may contribute to the pathophysiologic characteristics of asthma?

Accepted Answer

A)  IgA 
B)  IgE 
C)  IgG 
D)  IgM 
A)  IgA 
B)  IgE 
C)  IgG 
D)  IgM

Question 10

The most successful treatment for chronic asthma begins with which action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoidance of the causative agent 
B)  Administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics 
C)  Administration of drugs that reduce bronchospasm 
D)  Administration of drugs that decrease airway inflammation 
A)  Avoidance of the causative agent 
B)  Administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics 
C)  Administration of drugs that reduce bronchospasm 
D)  Administration of drugs that decrease airway inflammation

Question 11

Which pleural abnormality involves a site of pleural rupture that acts as a one-way valve,permitting air to enter on inspiration but preventing its escape by closing during expiration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spontaneous pneumothorax 
B)  Tension pneumothorax 
C)  Open pneumothorax 
D)  Secondary pneumothorax 
A)  Spontaneous pneumothorax 
B)  Tension pneumothorax 
C)  Open pneumothorax 
D)  Secondary pneumothorax

Question 12

In which type of pleural effusion does the fluid become watery and diffuse out of the capillaries as a result of increased blood pressure or decreased capillary oncotic pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exudative 
B)  Purulent 
C)  Transudative 
D)  Large 
A)  Exudative 
B)  Purulent 
C)  Transudative 
D)  Large

Question 13

What causes pneumoconiosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pneumococci bacteria 
B)  Inhalation of inorganic dust particles 
C)  Exposure to asbestos 
D)  Inhalation of cigarette smoke 
A)  Pneumococci bacteria 
B)  Inhalation of inorganic dust particles 
C)  Exposure to asbestos 
D)  Inhalation of cigarette smoke

Question 14

Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms.
-Atelectasis

Accepted Answer

A) Passage of fluid and solid particles into the lung 
B) Inflammatory obstruction of small airways 
C) Excessive amount of connective tissue in the lung 
D) Lung tissue collapse 
E) Abnormal dilation of the bronchi 
A) Passage of fluid and solid particles into the lung 
B) Inflammatory obstruction of small airways 
C) Excessive amount of connective tissue in the lung 
D) Lung tissue collapse 
E) Abnormal dilation of the bronchi

Question 15

What medical term is used to identify the presence of pus in the pleural space?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plural effusion 
B)  Asthma 
C)  Empyema 
D)  Pneumonia 
A)  Plural effusion 
B)  Asthma 
C)  Empyema 
D)  Pneumonia

Question 16

Which statements are true regarding exudative effusion? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Exudative effusion contains high concentrations of white blood cells. 
B)  Exudative effusion produces a very thick exudate. 
C)  Exudative effusion may occur in response to an inflammatory process. 
D)  The presence of a malignant cancer can trigger exudative effusion. 
E)  Exudative effusion is a result of increased capillary permeability. 
A)  Exudative effusion contains high concentrations of white blood cells. 
B)  Exudative effusion produces a very thick exudate. 
C)  Exudative effusion may occur in response to an inflammatory process. 
D)  The presence of a malignant cancer can trigger exudative effusion. 
E)  Exudative effusion is a result of increased capillary permeability.

Exam 35: Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Which statement is true regarding ventilation?

Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms. -Bronchiolitis

Which characteristics are symptomatic of a flail chest? (Select all that apply.)

Which statement is true regarding hypoxemia?

What medical term is used for a condition that results from pulmonary hypertension,creating chronic pressure overload in the right ventricle?

Clinical manifestations of inspiratory crackles,increased tactile fremitus,egophony,and whispered pectoriloquy are indicative of which respiratory condition?

With a total hemoglobin of 9 g/dl,how many grams per deciliter of hemoglobin must become desaturated for cyanosis to occur?

Pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH)results from which alteration?

Which immunoglobulin (Ig)may contribute to the pathophysiologic characteristics of asthma?

The most successful treatment for chronic asthma begins with which action?

Which pleural abnormality involves a site of pleural rupture that acts as a one-way valve,permitting air to enter on inspiration but preventing its escape by closing during expiration?

In which type of pleural effusion does the fluid become watery and diffuse out of the capillaries as a result of increased blood pressure or decreased capillary oncotic pressure?

What causes pneumoconiosis?

Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms. -Atelectasis

What medical term is used to identify the presence of pus in the pleural space?

Which statements are true regarding exudative effusion? (Select all that apply.)

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