Question 1

A deficiency of which protein causes emphysema?

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha globulin 
B)  6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase 
C)  alpha 1-antitrypsin 
D)  glucose-6-phosphate 
E)  alpha-amylase 
A)  alpha globulin 
B)  6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase 
C)  alpha 1-antitrypsin 
D)  glucose-6-phosphate 
E)  alpha-amylase

Question 2

Describe bronchopulmonary dysplasia, including treatment.

Accepted Answer

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a ne

Question 3

How does pulse oximetry measure the oxygenation of arterial blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  via X-rays 
B)  via ultrasound 
C)  via stethoscope 
D)  via light waves 
E)  via microphone 
A)  via X-rays 
B)  via ultrasound 
C)  via stethoscope 
D)  via light waves 
E)  via microphone

Question 4

What type of alveolar epithelium cells produce surfactant?

Accepted Answer

A)  type I cells 
B)  type II cells 
C)  type III cells 
D)  goblet cells 
E)  acinar cells 
A)  type I cells 
B)  type II cells 
C)  type III cells 
D)  goblet cells 
E)  acinar cells

Question 5

Discuss the nutritional implications of cystic fibrosis (CF).

Accepted Answer

The relationship between nutrition statu

Question 6

What kind of diet may result in a low incidence of COPD, as shown by prospective research studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  a diet rich in red meat and potatoes 
B)  a strict vegan diet 
C)  a diet rich in fruits and vegetables 
D)  a very low-carb diet 
E)  a diet rich in saturated fat and insoluble fiber 
A)  a diet rich in red meat and potatoes 
B)  a strict vegan diet 
C)  a diet rich in fruits and vegetables 
D)  a very low-carb diet 
E)  a diet rich in saturated fat and insoluble fiber

Question 7

TS is an 80-year-old female admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of COPD. She was diagnosed with the disease 20 years ago and now complains of shortness of breath while eating and drinking.
HT: 5'1"          WT: 104 pounds          UBW: 115 pounds
-All of the following would be part of a registered dietitian's nutrition plan for TS except:

Accepted Answer

A)  resting before meals 
B)  focus on quick weight gain 
C)  small frequent meals 
D)  getting 20% of total kcalories from protein 
E)  a diet rich in fruit, veggies, and fish 
A)  resting before meals 
B)  focus on quick weight gain 
C)  small frequent meals 
D)  getting 20% of total kcalories from protein 
E)  a diet rich in fruit, veggies, and fish

Question 8

What differentiates emphysema from chronic bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  primary risk factors 
B)  destruction of lung tissue 
C)  association with diabetes 
D)  genetic factors 
E)  link to lung cancer 
A)  primary risk factors 
B)  destruction of lung tissue 
C)  association with diabetes 
D)  genetic factors 
E)  link to lung cancer

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a bronchodilator?

Accepted Answer

A)  hyclate 
B)  tobramycin 
C)  methylxanthine 
D)  zileuton 
E)  omalizumab 
A)  hyclate 
B)  tobramycin 
C)  methylxanthine 
D)  zileuton 
E)  omalizumab

Question 10

How long after surgery can most lung transplant patients begin to eat solid food?

Accepted Answer

A)  12 hours 
B)  1-2 days 
C)  3-5 days 
D)  1 week 
E)  2 weeks 
A)  12 hours 
B)  1-2 days 
C)  3-5 days 
D)  1 week 
E)  2 weeks

Question 11

Emphysema results in a decreased forced _______________ volume.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Emphysema results in a decreased forced _______________ volume....

Question 12

The incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is significantly reduced in very-low-birth-weight infants if they are fed enterally with breast milk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss the etiology of COPD in relation to cigarette smoking.

Accepted Answer

Chronic bronchitis, one of the principal

Question 14

Newborn screening for cystic fibrosis consists of serum testing for elevated levels of _______________.

Accepted Answer

immunoreac

Question 15

What are leukotrienes and how are they involved in the development of asthma?

Accepted Answer

Leukotrienes are chemical mediators prod

Question 16

What is the term for the accumulation of fluid in the space between the two outer membranes surrounding the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)  emphysema 
B)  pleural effusion 
C)  dyspnea 
D)  aspiration pneumonia 
E)  bronchitis 
A)  emphysema 
B)  pleural effusion 
C)  dyspnea 
D)  aspiration pneumonia 
E)  bronchitis

Question 17

At what age is the female respiratory system fully mature?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 months 
B)  14 years 
C)  17 years 
D)  20 years 
E)  25 years 
A)  2 months 
B)  14 years 
C)  17 years 
D)  20 years 
E)  25 years

Question 18

Describe the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of asthma.

Accepted Answer

When asthma occurs, bronchi and bronchio

Question 19

Glucose intolerance and cystic fibrosis-related diabetes occur in approximately 80% of CF patients over the age of 10.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The most common pulmonary function test is conducted with a machine called a spirometer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Diseases of the Respiratory System

A deficiency of which protein causes emphysema?

Describe bronchopulmonary dysplasia, including treatment.

How does pulse oximetry measure the oxygenation of arterial blood?

What type of alveolar epithelium cells produce surfactant?

Discuss the nutritional implications of cystic fibrosis (CF).

What kind of diet may result in a low incidence of COPD, as shown by prospective research studies?

What differentiates emphysema from chronic bronchitis?

Which of the following is an example of a bronchodilator?

How long after surgery can most lung transplant patients begin to eat solid food?

Emphysema results in a decreased forced _______________ volume.

The incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is significantly reduced in very-low-birth-weight infants if they are fed enterally with breast milk.

Discuss the etiology of COPD in relation to cigarette smoking.

Newborn screening for cystic fibrosis consists of serum testing for elevated levels of _______________.

What are leukotrienes and how are they involved in the development of asthma?

What is the term for the accumulation of fluid in the space between the two outer membranes surrounding the lungs?

At what age is the female respiratory system fully mature?

Describe the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of asthma.

Glucose intolerance and cystic fibrosis-related diabetes occur in approximately 80% of CF patients over the age of 10.

The most common pulmonary function test is conducted with a machine called a spirometer.

Role of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the Health Care System

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Nutrition Assessment Foundation of the Nutrition Care Process

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Cellular and Physiological Response to Injury the Role of the Immune System

Nutritional Genomics

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Diseases and Disorders of Energy Imbalance

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