Question 1

Common allergens causing a widespread narrowing of the airways are

Accepted Answer

A)  histoplasmosis 
B)  bronchitis 
C)  pneumonia 
D)  asthma 
A)  histoplasmosis 
B)  bronchitis 
C)  pneumonia 
D)  asthma

Question 2

Air in the cavity surrounding the lung is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  pleural effusion 
B)  atelectasis 
C)  pneumothorax 
D)  hemothorax 
A)  pleural effusion 
B)  atelectasis 
C)  pneumothorax 
D)  hemothorax

Question 3

Match the disorder to the proper mediastinal location.(You may use each answer more than once.)
-Pericardial cysts

Accepted Answer

A) Anterior mediastinum 
B) Middle mediastinum 
C) Posterior mediastinum 
A) Anterior mediastinum 
B) Middle mediastinum 
C) Posterior mediastinum

Question 4

Rod-shaped bacteria that have a waxy coat permitting existence outside the host for long periods cause

Accepted Answer

A)  bacterial pneumonia 
B)  chronic bronchitis 
C)  tuberculosis 
D)  bronchopneumonia 
A)  bacterial pneumonia 
B)  chronic bronchitis 
C)  tuberculosis 
D)  bronchopneumonia

Question 5

Match the following terms related to pneumoconioses.
-Asbestosis

Accepted Answer

A) Inhalation of high concentrations of coal dust 
B) Long,thin fibers producing major fibrosis of the lung found in building materials 
C) Most common pneumoconiosis results from inhalation of silica dioxides 
A) Inhalation of high concentrations of coal dust 
B) Long,thin fibers producing major fibrosis of the lung found in building materials 
C) Most common pneumoconiosis results from inhalation of silica dioxides

Question 6

Permanent abnormal dilation of one or more large bronchi as a result of destruction of the elastic and muscular components of the bronchial wall defines

Accepted Answer

A)  atelectasis 
B)  bronchiectasis 
C)  emphysema 
D)  asthma 
A)  atelectasis 
B)  bronchiectasis 
C)  emphysema 
D)  asthma

Question 7

Swelling of the epiglottic tissue commonly caused by the flu is

Accepted Answer

A)  croup 
B)  epiglottitis 
C)  pleurisy 
D)  pneumonia 
A)  croup 
B)  epiglottitis 
C)  pleurisy 
D)  pneumonia

Question 8

The earliest sign of this disease process is blunting of the normal sharp angle between the diaphragm and the rib cage.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pneumothorax. 
B)  Pleurisy. 
C)  Pulmonary emboli. 
D)  Pleural effusion. 
A)  Pneumothorax. 
B)  Pleurisy. 
C)  Pulmonary emboli. 
D)  Pleural effusion.

Question 9

A lung abscess is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  necrotic area containing purulent material 
B)  encapsulated area containing water 
C)  fungus settled in the lung parenchyma 
D)  none of the above 
A)  necrotic area containing purulent material 
B)  encapsulated area containing water 
C)  fungus settled in the lung parenchyma 
D)  none of the above

Question 10

A condition of diminished air within the lung associated with reduced lung volume is

Accepted Answer

A)  adult respiratory distress syndrome 
B)  atelectasis 
C)  pleural effusion 
D)  septic embolism 
A)  adult respiratory distress syndrome 
B)  atelectasis 
C)  pleural effusion 
D)  septic embolism

Question 11

Match the following terms related to types of pneumonia.
-Bronchopneumonia

Accepted Answer

A) Esophageal or gastric contents in the lung cause pneumonia 
B) Pneumococcal infection causing affected lung to appear solid 
C) Staphylococcal infection originating in the bronchi or bronchial mucosa 
D) Viral or fungal infection preponderantly in the alveoli 
A) Esophageal or gastric contents in the lung cause pneumonia 
B) Pneumococcal infection causing affected lung to appear solid 
C) Staphylococcal infection originating in the bronchi or bronchial mucosa 
D) Viral or fungal infection preponderantly in the alveoli

Question 12

For what purpose is a chest radiograph obtained after endotracheal tube insertion?

Accepted Answer

A)  To check for pneumonia. 
B)  To ensure proper placement/position. 
C)  To check for puncture of the trachea. 
D)  All of these are reasons to obtain a chest radiograph after endotracheal tube insertion. 
A)  To check for pneumonia. 
B)  To ensure proper placement/position. 
C)  To check for puncture of the trachea. 
D)  All of these are reasons to obtain a chest radiograph after endotracheal tube insertion.

Question 13

Chronic histoplasmosis has a radiographic appearance similar to

Accepted Answer

A)  pneumonia 
B)  pneumoconiosis 
C)  tuberculosis 
D)  pleural effusion 
A)  pneumonia 
B)  pneumoconiosis 
C)  tuberculosis 
D)  pleural effusion

Question 14

Histoplasmosis and coccidioidomycosis are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  pneumonia 
B)  pulmonary mycoses 
C)  lung abscesses 
D)  pneumoconiosis 
A)  pneumonia 
B)  pulmonary mycoses 
C)  lung abscesses 
D)  pneumoconiosis

Question 15

The posterior mediastinum is the location of

Accepted Answer

A)  lymph node disorders 
B)  aneurysms of the descending aorta 
C)  bronchogenic cysts 
D)  teratomas 
A)  lymph node disorders 
B)  aneurysms of the descending aorta 
C)  bronchogenic cysts 
D)  teratomas

Question 16

Inhaled foreign substances retained permanently in the acini causing irreversible damage is

Accepted Answer

A)  pneumonia 
B)  pneumoconiosis 
C)  bronchitis 
D)  pulmonary mycosis 
A)  pneumonia 
B)  pneumoconiosis 
C)  bronchitis 
D)  pulmonary mycosis

Question 17

The Coronavirus of unknown origin that causes upper and lower respiratory infections that begin with a nonproductive cough is

Accepted Answer

A)  respiratory syncytial virus 
B)  severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) 
C)  adult respiratory distress syndrome 
D)  idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome 
A)  respiratory syncytial virus 
B)  severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) 
C)  adult respiratory distress syndrome 
D)  idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome

Question 18

Match the disorder to the proper mediastinal location.(You may use each answer more than once.)
-Bronchogenic cysts

Accepted Answer

A) Anterior mediastinum 
B) Middle mediastinum 
C) Posterior mediastinum 
A) Anterior mediastinum 
B) Middle mediastinum 
C) Posterior mediastinum

Question 19

Which contains active disease and carries the danger of breaking down and disseminating the disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tuberculoma. 
B)  Pneumococcal nidus. 
C)  Granuloma. 
D)  Ghon lesion. 
A)  Tuberculoma. 
B)  Pneumococcal nidus. 
C)  Granuloma. 
D)  Ghon lesion.

Question 20

An air/fluid level within an encapsulated,opaque mass is seen on a chest radiograph.Which respiratory disease demonstrates this characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tuberculosis. 
B)  Pulmonary metastasis. 
C)  Lung abscess. 
D)  SARS. 
A)  Tuberculosis. 
B)  Pulmonary metastasis. 
C)  Lung abscess. 
D)  SARS.

Common allergens causing a widespread narrowing of the airways are

Air in the cavity surrounding the lung is known as

Match the disorder to the proper mediastinal location.(You may use each answer more than once.) -Pericardial cysts

Rod-shaped bacteria that have a waxy coat permitting existence outside the host for long periods cause

Match the following terms related to pneumoconioses. -Asbestosis

Permanent abnormal dilation of one or more large bronchi as a result of destruction of the elastic and muscular components of the bronchial wall defines

Swelling of the epiglottic tissue commonly caused by the flu is

The earliest sign of this disease process is blunting of the normal sharp angle between the diaphragm and the rib cage.

A lung abscess is a(n)

A condition of diminished air within the lung associated with reduced lung volume is

Match the following terms related to types of pneumonia. -Bronchopneumonia

For what purpose is a chest radiograph obtained after endotracheal tube insertion?

Chronic histoplasmosis has a radiographic appearance similar to

Histoplasmosis and coccidioidomycosis are examples of

The posterior mediastinum is the location of

Inhaled foreign substances retained permanently in the acini causing irreversible damage is

The Coronavirus of unknown origin that causes upper and lower respiratory infections that begin with a nonproductive cough is

Match the disorder to the proper mediastinal location.(You may use each answer more than once.) -Bronchogenic cysts

Which contains active disease and carries the danger of breaking down and disseminating the disease?

An air/fluid level within an encapsulated,opaque mass is seen on a chest radiograph.Which respiratory disease demonstrates this characteristic?

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Common allergens causing a widespread narrowing of the airways are

Air in the cavity surrounding the lung is known as

Match the disorder to the proper mediastinal location.(You may use each answer more than once.) -Pericardial cysts

Rod-shaped bacteria that have a waxy coat permitting existence outside the host for long periods cause

Match the following terms related to pneumoconioses. -Asbestosis

Permanent abnormal dilation of one or more large bronchi as a result of destruction of the elastic and muscular components of the bronchial wall defines

Swelling of the epiglottic tissue commonly caused by the flu is

The earliest sign of this disease process is blunting of the normal sharp angle between the diaphragm and the rib cage.

A lung abscess is a(n)

A condition of diminished air within the lung associated with reduced lung volume is

Match the following terms related to types of pneumonia. -Bronchopneumonia

For what purpose is a chest radiograph obtained after endotracheal tube insertion?

Chronic histoplasmosis has a radiographic appearance similar to

Histoplasmosis and coccidioidomycosis are examples of

The posterior mediastinum is the location of

Inhaled foreign substances retained permanently in the acini causing irreversible damage is

The Coronavirus of unknown origin that causes upper and lower respiratory infections that begin with a nonproductive cough is

Match the disorder to the proper mediastinal location.(You may use each answer more than once.) -Bronchogenic cysts

Which contains active disease and carries the danger of breaking down and disseminating the disease?

An air/fluid level within an encapsulated,opaque mass is seen on a chest radiograph.Which respiratory disease demonstrates this characteristic?

Introduction to Pathology

Specialized Imaging Techniques

Skeletal System

Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System

Cardiovascular System

Nervous System

Hematopoietic System

Endocrine System

Reproductive System

Miscellaneous Diseases

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