Question 1

What is the terminal one cell thick tissue in the respiratory system which allows for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the cell membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bronchioles 
B)  Alveoli 
C)  Bronchi 
D)  Pericardial sac 
A)  Bronchioles 
B)  Alveoli 
C)  Bronchi 
D)  Pericardial sac

Question 2

Which of the following tests is performed to diagnose a pulmonary abnormality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mantoux test 
B)  Chest x-ray 
C)  Bronchoscopy 
D)  PFT 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Mantoux test 
B)  Chest x-ray 
C)  Bronchoscopy 
D)  PFT 
E)  None of the above

Question 3

The amount of air inhaled and exhaled with normal respiration is the __________.

Accepted Answer

tidal volume
The amo

Question 4

Which statement is true about pulse oximetry?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can be performed on any finger; nail polish does not have to be removed. 
B)  It measures the percentage of hemoglobin that is oxygenated compared with the total amount of hemoglobin available. 
C)  It provides both the oxygen saturation level and the patient's pulse rate. 
D)  Both B and C are true. 
A)  It can be performed on any finger; nail polish does not have to be removed. 
B)  It measures the percentage of hemoglobin that is oxygenated compared with the total amount of hemoglobin available. 
C)  It provides both the oxygen saturation level and the patient's pulse rate. 
D)  Both B and C are true.

Question 5

Which medication is used for immediate control of asthma symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ventolin 
B)  Aerobid 
C)  Singulair 
D)  Azmacort 
A)  Ventolin 
B)  Aerobid 
C)  Singulair 
D)  Azmacort

Question 6

Carl Rowe is to have a sleep study at the local hospital. The study is performed with what technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Electroencephalogram 
B)  ECG 
C)  Polysomnography 
D)  A and C 
A)  Electroencephalogram 
B)  ECG 
C)  Polysomnography 
D)  A and C

Question 7

If a patient is diagnosed with viral pneumonia, the WBC count will not be normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The procedure that measures the amount of air moving into and out of the lungs is

Accepted Answer

A)  bronchoscopy. 
B)  intubation. 
C)  spirometry. 
D)  thoracentesis. 
E)  tracheostomy. 
A)  bronchoscopy. 
B)  intubation. 
C)  spirometry. 
D)  thoracentesis. 
E)  tracheostomy.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

empyema
If pus accum

Question 10

The medical term for a low level of oxygen in the blood is __________.

Accepted Answer

hypoxemia
The medica

Question 11

The signs and symptoms of sleep apnea include

Accepted Answer

A)  hypersomnia. 
B)  dry mouth or sore throat in the morning. 
C)  morning headache. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  hypersomnia. 
B)  dry mouth or sore throat in the morning. 
C)  morning headache. 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the initial treatment regimen for active pulmonary TB recommended by the CDC?

Accepted Answer

A)  9 months of daily isoniazid (INH) 
B)  12-dose regimen of INH and rifapentine (RPT) 
C)  Rifampin (RIF) daily for 4 months 
D)  INH, RIF, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol daily for 2 months 
A)  9 months of daily isoniazid (INH) 
B)  12-dose regimen of INH and rifapentine (RPT) 
C)  Rifampin (RIF) daily for 4 months 
D)  INH, RIF, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol daily for 2 months

Question 14

The best time for sputum specimen collection is first thing in the morning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

You would expect a patient diagnosed with pneumonia to have what signs and symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Signs of pulmonary consolidation 
B)  Positive QFT 
C)  Rales and rhonchi 
D)  A and C 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Signs of pulmonary consolidation 
B)  Positive QFT 
C)  Rales and rhonchi 
D)  A and C 
E)  All of the above

Question 16

The medical terms for "throat" and "windpipe" are

Accepted Answer

A)  larynx and trachea. 
B)  larynx and bronchus. 
C)  pharynx and bronchus. 
D)  pharynx and trachea. 
A)  larynx and trachea. 
B)  larynx and bronchus. 
C)  pharynx and bronchus. 
D)  pharynx and trachea.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the lungs is called __________.

Accepted Answer

pleurisy
Inflammatio

Question 19

A normal pulse oximetry reading is

Accepted Answer

A)  lower than 80%. 
B)  80% to 90%. 
C)  90% to 92%. 
D)  95% or higher. 
A)  lower than 80%. 
B)  80% to 90%. 
C)  90% to 92%. 
D)  95% or higher.

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the green zone of a traditional peak flow meter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reading is 80% to 100% of normal peak flow rates 
B)  Patient's highest reading is 40% to 80% of normal 
C)  Readings below 50% of the normal level 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Reading is 80% to 100% of normal peak flow rates 
B)  Patient's highest reading is 40% to 80% of normal 
C)  Readings below 50% of the normal level 
D)  None of the above

Exam 39: Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

What is the terminal one cell thick tissue in the respiratory system which allows for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the cell membrane?

Which of the following tests is performed to diagnose a pulmonary abnormality?

The amount of air inhaled and exhaled with normal respiration is the __________.

Which statement is true about pulse oximetry?

Which medication is used for immediate control of asthma symptoms?

Carl Rowe is to have a sleep study at the local hospital. The study is performed with what technology?

If a patient is diagnosed with viral pneumonia, the WBC count will not be normal.

The procedure that measures the amount of air moving into and out of the lungs is

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

The medical term for a low level of oxygen in the blood is __________.

The signs and symptoms of sleep apnea include

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

What is the initial treatment regimen for active pulmonary TB recommended by the CDC?

The best time for sputum specimen collection is first thing in the morning.

You would expect a patient diagnosed with pneumonia to have what signs and symptoms?

The medical terms for "throat" and "windpipe" are

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

Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the lungs is called __________.

A normal pulse oximetry reading is

Which of the following best describes the green zone of a traditional peak flow meter?

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