Question 1

Which statement is true about the formation of tubercles?

Accepted Answer

A) They form when a patient is exposed to TB and then develops the disease. 
B) They are the result of cell-mediated isolation of the tuberculin bacillus. 
C) Immediate treatment with 3 months of INH destroys any possible tubercles in the body. 
D) Tubercles do not affect the TB skin test results, because the patient does not have active TB. 
A) They form when a patient is exposed to TB and then develops the disease. 
B) They are the result of cell-mediated isolation of the tuberculin bacillus. 
C) Immediate treatment with 3 months of INH destroys any possible tubercles in the body. 
D) Tubercles do not affect the TB skin test results, because the patient does not have active TB.

Question 2

The left lung is divided into three lobes and the right lung into two.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An individual with emphysema suffers from __________, which requires the person to sit upright to breathe.

Accepted Answer

orthopnea
An individual with e

Question 4

Emphysema patients find it very difficult to exhale inspired air, which contributes to alveolar damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Pulse oximetry provides the physician with the oxygen saturation level of the arterial blood without the need for an arterial blood sample.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

__________ is measured by instructing the patient to inhale deeply and exhale completely without forcing the exhalation.

Accepted Answer

Vital capacity
Vital capacity

Question 7

Peak flow meters are an effective method of assessing the status of patients with asthma, because during an asthma attack, the individual has difficulty inhaling a large volume of air.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Individuals exposed to TB have a positive PPD result for the rest of their lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The treatment for viral pneumonia is palliative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the throat for breathing is called a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

tracheostomy
A surgical proced

Question 11

The best time for sputum specimen collection is in the evening, immediately before bed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The PFT results for a patient with emphysema show:

Accepted Answer

A) decreased vital capacity and increased inspiratory capacity 
B) decreased residual volume 
C) increased residual volume and decreased forced expiratory volume 
D) A and C 
A) decreased vital capacity and increased inspiratory capacity 
B) decreased residual volume 
C) increased residual volume and decreased forced expiratory volume 
D) A and C

Question 13

The physician may order either oxygen therapy or bronchodilators if a patient's pulse ox is below 92%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

You have a patient scheduled for a bronchoscopy procedure at the hospital next week.What instructions should you give the patient about preparing for the exam?

Accepted Answer

A) Do not brush your teeth in the morning before the procedure. 
B) The procedure may interfere with breathing, but the physician will be there to help you. 
C) Remain NPO for 4 to 8 hours before the test. 
D) The procedure may be slightly uncomfortable, because sedation may interfere with your breathing. 
A) Do not brush your teeth in the morning before the procedure. 
B) The procedure may interfere with breathing, but the physician will be there to help you. 
C) Remain NPO for 4 to 8 hours before the test. 
D) The procedure may be slightly uncomfortable, because sedation may interfere with your breathing.

Question 15

The medical term for runny nose is __________.

Accepted Answer

rhinorrhea
The medic

Question 16

The correct term for recording the symptom of an abnormally rapid respiratory rate is __________.

Accepted Answer

tachypnea
Tachypnea is the cor

Question 17

A patient suspected of having cancer of the lung shows what symptom(s)?

Accepted Answer

A) Atelectasis 
B) Hemoptysis 
C) Increased residual volume 
D) A and B 
A) Atelectasis 
B) Hemoptysis 
C) Increased residual volume 
D) A and B

Question 18

Which structure is classified as part of the upper respiratory tract?

Accepted Answer

A) Bronchi 
B) Larynx 
C) Lung 
D) Trachea 
A) Bronchi 
B) Larynx 
C) Lung 
D) Trachea

Question 19

A successful spirometry effort is one in which the patient:

Accepted Answer

A) exhales slowly and continuously 
B) blows into the mouthpiece as hard and as fast as possible 
C) breathes normally into the machine for at least 5 minutes 
D) inhales and exhales repeatedly into the mouthpiece 
A) exhales slowly and continuously 
B) blows into the mouthpiece as hard and as fast as possible 
C) breathes normally into the machine for at least 5 minutes 
D) inhales and exhales repeatedly into the mouthpiece

Question 20

The medical term for dilation of the bronchioles is __________.

Accepted Answer

bronchiectasis
The m

Exam 46: Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Which statement is true about the formation of tubercles?

The left lung is divided into three lobes and the right lung into two.

An individual with emphysema suffers from __________, which requires the person to sit upright to breathe.

Emphysema patients find it very difficult to exhale inspired air, which contributes to alveolar damage.

Pulse oximetry provides the physician with the oxygen saturation level of the arterial blood without the need for an arterial blood sample.

__________ is measured by instructing the patient to inhale deeply and exhale completely without forcing the exhalation.

Peak flow meters are an effective method of assessing the status of patients with asthma, because during an asthma attack, the individual has difficulty inhaling a large volume of air.

Individuals exposed to TB have a positive PPD result for the rest of their lives.

The treatment for viral pneumonia is palliative.

A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the throat for breathing is called a(n) __________.

The best time for sputum specimen collection is in the evening, immediately before bed.

The PFT results for a patient with emphysema show:

The physician may order either oxygen therapy or bronchodilators if a patient's pulse ox is below 92%.

You have a patient scheduled for a bronchoscopy procedure at the hospital next week.What instructions should you give the patient about preparing for the exam?

The medical term for runny nose is __________.

The correct term for recording the symptom of an abnormally rapid respiratory rate is __________.

A patient suspected of having cancer of the lung shows what symptom(s)?

Which structure is classified as part of the upper respiratory tract?

A successful spirometry effort is one in which the patient:

The medical term for dilation of the bronchioles is __________.

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