Question 1

Which of the following describes the transmission mode of tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  exchange of body fluids 
B)  skin-to-skin contact 
C)  inhalation of infected airborne particles 
D)  through fecal material 
A)  exchange of body fluids 
B)  skin-to-skin contact 
C)  inhalation of infected airborne particles 
D)  through fecal material C

Question 2

The PTA suspects deep vein thrombosis (DVT)for a patient that recently had a total knee replacement.The therapist places a blood pressure cuff around the calf and begins to inflate it.The patient begins to experience pain when the cuff is inflated to 170 mm Hg.What should the therapist do based on this finding?

Accepted Answer

A)  proceed with treatment as normal 
B)  proceed cautiously with treatment 
C)  proceed with non-weight bearing exercise only 
D)  contact the supervising physical therapist or referring physician 
A)  proceed with treatment as normal 
B)  proceed cautiously with treatment 
C)  proceed with non-weight bearing exercise only 
D)  contact the supervising physical therapist or referring physician D

Question 3

Which of the following activities is most likely to result in an episode of exercise-induced asthma?

Accepted Answer

A)  soccer 
B)  baseball 
C)  gymnastics 
D)  running sprints 
A)  soccer 
B)  baseball 
C)  gymnastics 
D)  running sprints A

Question 4

Which medication is most effective for long-term lung improvement in patients with cystic fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertonic saline 
B)  high-dose ibuprofen 
C)  DNase 
D)  corticosteroids 
A)  hypertonic saline 
B)  high-dose ibuprofen 
C)  DNase 
D)  corticosteroids

Question 5

The primary cause of atelectasis is obstruction of the ______________ serving the area.

Accepted Answer

A)  trachea 
B)  bronchus 
C)  bronchioles 
D)  alveolar ducts 
A)  trachea 
B)  bronchus 
C)  bronchioles 
D)  alveolar ducts

Question 6

As a result of cystic fibrosis,epithelial cells are not permeable to chloride.This impermeability may lead to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dehydrated and increased viscosity of mucous gland secretions 
B)  elevation of sweat electrolytes 
C)  progressive diarrhea 
D)  pancreatic enzyme insufficiency 
A)  dehydrated and increased viscosity of mucous gland secretions 
B)  elevation of sweat electrolytes 
C)  progressive diarrhea 
D)  pancreatic enzyme insufficiency

Question 7

Which of the following conditions is defined as a pathologic accumulation of air in lung tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)  asthma 
B)  emphysema 
C)  chronic bronchitis 
D)  acute bronchitis 
A)  asthma 
B)  emphysema 
C)  chronic bronchitis 
D)  acute bronchitis

Question 8

Gasping inspiration followed by short expiration describes which of the following altered breathing patterns/sounds?

Accepted Answer

A)  crackles/rales 
B)  apneustic 
C)  stridor 
D)  wheezing 
A)  crackles/rales 
B)  apneustic 
C)  stridor 
D)  wheezing

Question 9

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to airway clearance techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)  open wounds over the chest 
B)  pulmonary edema 
C)  hypotension 
D)  large plural effusion 
A)  open wounds over the chest 
B)  pulmonary edema 
C)  hypotension 
D)  large plural effusion

Question 10

Cheyne-Stokes respiration is common with _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety 
B)  renal failure 
C)  strenuous exercise 
D)  chronic fatigue syndrome 
A)  anxiety 
B)  renal failure 
C)  strenuous exercise 
D)  chronic fatigue syndrome

Question 11

Exposure to which of the following materials could possibly lead to pneumoconiosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  molds 
B)  fungal spores 
C)  plant fibers 
D)  asbestos 
A)  molds 
B)  fungal spores 
C)  plant fibers 
D)  asbestos

Question 12

Obese people are most likely to have what type of sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

A)  central sleep apnea 
B)  mixed sleep apnea 
C)  obstructive sleep apnea 
D)  restrictive sleep apnea 
A)  central sleep apnea 
B)  mixed sleep apnea 
C)  obstructive sleep apnea 
D)  restrictive sleep apnea

Question 13

What type of cough indicates airway irritation and infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  nonproductive cough 
B)  dry cough 
C)  productive cough with purulent sputum 
D)  productive cough with nonpurulent sputum 
A)  nonproductive cough 
B)  dry cough 
C)  productive cough with purulent sputum 
D)  productive cough with nonpurulent sputum

Question 14

Upon review of a medical chart,a physical therapist assistant (PTA)finds a patient has a PaO₂ of 90 mm Hg.From this information alone,the PTA should expect which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient will complain of lightheadedness. 
B)  The patient will have marked confusion. 
C)  The patient is possibly experiencing cardiac arrest. 
D)  This is a normal finding. 
A)  The patient will complain of lightheadedness. 
B)  The patient will have marked confusion. 
C)  The patient is possibly experiencing cardiac arrest. 
D)  This is a normal finding.

Question 15

____________________ pneumonia is often caused by a depressed central nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  fungal 
B)  viral 
C)  aspiration 
D)  bacterial 
A)  fungal 
B)  viral 
C)  aspiration 
D)  bacterial

Question 16

Which of the following is not a clinical manifestation of sarcoidosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  normal chest x-rays 
B)  gradually progressive cough and shortness of breath 
C)  pulmonary fibrosis with pulmonary deficiency 
D)  laryngeal and endobronchial obstruction 
A)  normal chest x-rays 
B)  gradually progressive cough and shortness of breath 
C)  pulmonary fibrosis with pulmonary deficiency 
D)  laryngeal and endobronchial obstruction

Question 17

A patient presents today with a metered-dose inhaler (MDI).What is the proper advice to give this patient on when to take this particular medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 to 20 minutes before exercise 
B)  1 to 2 minutes before exercise 
C)  during exercise 
D)  5 to 10 minutes after exercise 
A)  15 to 20 minutes before exercise 
B)  1 to 2 minutes before exercise 
C)  during exercise 
D)  5 to 10 minutes after exercise

Question 18

Signs or symptoms of pulmonary edema exclude which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoventilation 
B)  engorged neck and hand veins 
C)  pitting edema of the extremities 
D)  nocturnal dyspnea 
A)  hypoventilation 
B)  engorged neck and hand veins 
C)  pitting edema of the extremities 
D)  nocturnal dyspnea

Question 19

All of the following can be described as a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)except?

Accepted Answer

A)  asthma 
B)  acute bronchitis 
C)  obstructive bronchiolitis 
D)  emphysema 
A)  asthma 
B)  acute bronchitis 
C)  obstructive bronchiolitis 
D)  emphysema

Question 20

Adenocarcinoma is a form of what type of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  small cell lung cancer (SCL
C)  
B)  oat cell carcinoma 
C)  non-small cell lung cancer 
D)  squamous cell carcinoma 
A)  small cell lung cancer (SCL
C)  
B)  oat cell carcinoma 
C)  non-small cell lung cancer 
D)  squamous cell carcinoma

Exam 11: The Respiratory System

Which of the following describes the transmission mode of tuberculosis?

Which of the following activities is most likely to result in an episode of exercise-induced asthma?

Which medication is most effective for long-term lung improvement in patients with cystic fibrosis?

The primary cause of atelectasis is obstruction of the ______________ serving the area.

As a result of cystic fibrosis,epithelial cells are not permeable to chloride.This impermeability may lead to __________.

Which of the following conditions is defined as a pathologic accumulation of air in lung tissues?

Gasping inspiration followed by short expiration describes which of the following altered breathing patterns/sounds?

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to airway clearance techniques?

Cheyne-Stokes respiration is common with _______.

Exposure to which of the following materials could possibly lead to pneumoconiosis?

Obese people are most likely to have what type of sleep apnea?

What type of cough indicates airway irritation and infection?

Upon review of a medical chart,a physical therapist assistant (PTA)finds a patient has a PaO₂ of 90 mm Hg.From this information alone,the PTA should expect which of the following?

____________________ pneumonia is often caused by a depressed central nervous system.

Which of the following is not a clinical manifestation of sarcoidosis?

A patient presents today with a metered-dose inhaler (MDI).What is the proper advice to give this patient on when to take this particular medication?

Signs or symptoms of pulmonary edema exclude which of the following?

All of the following can be described as a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)except?

Adenocarcinoma is a form of what type of cancer?

Introduction to Concepts of Pathology

Problems Affecting Multiple Systems

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The Immune System

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Introduction to Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System

Genetic and Developmental Disorders

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Musculoskeletal Neoplasms

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Introduction to Central Nervous System Disorders

Infectious Disorders of the Central Nervous System

Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System

Stroke

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Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

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Behavioral, Social, and Environmental Factors Contributing to Disease and Dysfunction

The Psychosocial-Spiritual Impact on Health Care

Environmental and Occupational Medicine

The Gastrointestinal System

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