Exam 46: Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Inspiration occurs when the diaphragm moves upward into the thoracic cavity and the intercostals muscles pull out and separate the rib cage.

Which phrase best describes the process of ventilation?

The __________ is determined by having the patient breathe in and out as frequently as possible in 15 seconds.

Emphysema results from overinflation of alveoli and difficulty with inspiration.

Document the following case using the correct respiratory system terms. You are gathering a patient history on a new patient, who tells you that she was hospitalized 2 years ago for a collapsed lung.Her signs and symptoms included difficulty breathing; bloody sputum; and rapid, labored respirations; she also had to sit up to breathe comfortably.She says that the physician at the hospital told her she had a collection of air in the space surrounding her lung that also contained pus.She developed sharp pain each time she breathed and had to have chest surgery to repair the problem.

The collection of dust and foreign particles in the cilia lining the respiratory tract initiates the cough reflex.

A serious inflammation of the lungs can be caused by:

The primary means by which Mycobacterium tuberculosis is spread is direct contact with contaminated items.

Two pathologic responses occur in patients with asthma: local inflammation and bronchiole constriction.

The tuberculosis bacillus can develop spores, which allow it to live for an extended time outside a host.

A 28-year-old patient recently diagnosed with asthma needs reinforcement on how to use his rescue inhaler accurately.List and explain four important steps in the use of an MDI that should be included in patient teaching.

A diagnosis of TB is confirmed with a chest x-ray examination.

If a patient is prescribed both an antiinflammatory and a bronchodilator for treatment, the antiinflammatory should be taken first to help reduce bronchiole irritation.

To obtain a useful evaluation of pulmonary function in a patient with asthma patient, you must administer the test when the patient:

Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the lungs is called __________.

If pus accumulates in the pleural space, the patient is diagnosed with __________.

Carcinoma of the larynx is almost always seen in patients with a history of:

A microorganism that is exceedingly pathogenic or deadly is said to be highly __________.

Which statement is true about the paranasal sinuses?

A surgical procedure to repair or alter the shape of the nose is called a(n) __________.