Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A patient with an elevated level of carbon dioxide in the blood is said to have __________.

Accepted Answer

hypercapnia
A patient with an

Question 3

Tuberculosis is a serious national health threat. Explain the difference between latent and active TB.

Accepted Answer

TB develops in two stages. The primary i

Question 4

Which respiratory action is initiated by a signal from the medulla oblongata?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expiration 
B)  Inspiration 
C)  Ventilation 
D)  Exhalation 
A)  Expiration 
B)  Inspiration 
C)  Ventilation 
D)  Exhalation

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Vital capacity
Vital capacity

Question 6

Healthcare workers who have a positive PPD skin test must have the test repeated annually to screen for active tuberculosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A patient diagnosed with TB frequently experiences __________, which is bloody sputum.

Accepted Answer

hemoptysis
A patient

Question 8

The best time to get a good sputum sample is first thing in the morning, after the patient has had breakfast.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The sinuses are fluid-filled spaces of the face that help filter inhaled air.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The pleural membrane is a double-layered tissue; the visceral layer is closest to the lungs, and the parietal pleura is on the outside.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The medical term for runny nose is __________.

Accepted Answer

rhinorrhea
The medic

Question 12

Discuss the recommended treatment for individuals exposed to TB who have a negative sputum culture compared with the recommended treatment for individuals diagnosed with active TB.

Accepted Answer

If the patient has tested positive for T

Question 13

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

tachypnea
Tachypnea is the cor

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When taking a nebulizer treatment, the patient should breathe in faster than normal to absorb as much medication as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Residual volume is the amount of air left in the lungs after forced expiration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which location of sinusitis is typically associated with pain or discomfort in the upper jaw and teeth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frontal sinuses 
B)  Maxillary sinuses 
C)  Ethmoid sinuses 
D)  Sphenoid sinuses 
A)  Frontal sinuses 
B)  Maxillary sinuses 
C)  Ethmoid sinuses 
D)  Sphenoid sinuses

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

Accepted Answer

maximum volume ventilation
The

Exam 39: Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

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

A patient with an elevated level of carbon dioxide in the blood is said to have __________.

Tuberculosis is a serious national health threat. Explain the difference between latent and active TB.

Which respiratory action is initiated by a signal from the medulla oblongata?

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

Healthcare workers who have a positive PPD skin test must have the test repeated annually to screen for active tuberculosis.

A patient diagnosed with TB frequently experiences __________, which is bloody sputum.

The best time to get a good sputum sample is first thing in the morning, after the patient has had breakfast.

The sinuses are fluid-filled spaces of the face that help filter inhaled air.

The pleural membrane is a double-layered tissue; the visceral layer is closest to the lungs, and the parietal pleura is on the outside.

The medical term for runny nose is __________.

Discuss the recommended treatment for individuals exposed to TB who have a negative sputum culture compared with the recommended treatment for individuals diagnosed with active TB.

The PFT results for a patient with emphysema show

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

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

When taking a nebulizer treatment, the patient should breathe in faster than normal to absorb as much medication as possible.

Residual volume is the amount of air left in the lungs after forced expiration.

Which location of sinusitis is typically associated with pain or discomfort in the upper jaw and teeth?

A successful spirometry effort is one in which the patient

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

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The Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Therapeutic Communications

Medicine and Law

Medicine and Ethics

Technology and Written Communication in the Medical Office

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing

Daily Operations in the Ambulatory Care Setting

The Health Record

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

Basics of Procedural Coding

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Billing and Reimbursement

Patient Accounts, Collections, and Practice Management

Banking Services and Procedures

Supervision and Human Resources Management

Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting with the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting with Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

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