Question 1

Which of these is the most common route of lower respiratory tract infection?

Accepted Answer

A) Aspiration of oropharyngeal secretions 
B) Inhalation of microorganisms 
C) Microorganisms spread to the lung via blood 
D) Poor mucous membrane protection 
A) Aspiration of oropharyngeal secretions 
B) Inhalation of microorganisms 
C) Microorganisms spread to the lung via blood 
D) Poor mucous membrane protection

Question 2

A patient has dyspnea. Which of these should the healthcare professional assess the patient for? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO?) 
B) Presence of heart disease 
C) Recent nasal surgery or trauma 
D) Presence of anxiety 
E) Presence of pain 
A) Decreased partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO?) 
B) Presence of heart disease 
C) Recent nasal surgery or trauma 
D) Presence of anxiety 
E) Presence of pain

Question 3

Which condition involves an abnormally enlarged gas-exchange system and the destruction of the lung's alveolar walls?

Accepted Answer

A) Transudative effusion 
B) Emphysema 
C) Exudative effusion 
D) Abscess 
A) Transudative effusion 
B) Emphysema 
C) Exudative effusion 
D) Abscess

Question 4

What medical term is used for a condition that results from pulmonary hypertension, creating chronic pressure overload in the right ventricle?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypoxemia 
B) Hypoxia 
C) Bronchiectasis 
D) Cor pulmonale 
A) Hypoxemia 
B) Hypoxia 
C) Bronchiectasis 
D) Cor pulmonale

Question 5

Which immunoglobulin (Ig) may contribute to the pathophysiologic characteristics of asthma?

Accepted Answer

A) IgA 
B) IgE 
C) IgG 
D) IgM 
A) IgA 
B) IgE 
C) IgG 
D) IgM

Question 6

A patient with emphysema comes to the clinic and reports increased, productive cough. What diagnostic test should the healthcare professional facilitate as the priority?

Accepted Answer

A) Chest x-ray 
B) Peak expiratory flow 
C) Pulmonary function tests 
D) Sputum culture 
A) Chest x-ray 
B) Peak expiratory flow 
C) Pulmonary function tests 
D) Sputum culture

Question 7

A hospitalized patient is complaining of shortness of breath, but the student does not notice cyanosis. The patient's hemoglobin is 9 g/dL, so the student asks the healthcare professional to explain. The professional tells the student that what amount of hemoglobin must be desaturated before cyanosis occurs?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 5 
C) 7 
D) 9 
A) 3 
B) 5 
C) 7 
D) 9

Exam 36: Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Which of these is the most common route of lower respiratory tract infection?

A patient has dyspnea. Which of these should the healthcare professional assess the patient for? (Select all that apply.)

Which condition involves an abnormally enlarged gas-exchange system and the destruction of the lung's alveolar walls?

What medical term is used for a condition that results from pulmonary hypertension, creating chronic pressure overload in the right ventricle?

Which immunoglobulin (Ig) may contribute to the pathophysiologic characteristics of asthma?

A patient with emphysema comes to the clinic and reports increased, productive cough. What diagnostic test should the healthcare professional facilitate as the priority?

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Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology: Environmental Agents

The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Genes, Environment-Lifestyle, and Common Diseases

Epigenetics and Disease

Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing

Adaptive Immunity

Alterations in Immunity and Inflammation

Infection

Stress and Disease

Cancer Biology

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature Regulation, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction

Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Obesity and Disorders of Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Erythrocytes, Platelets, and Hemostatic Function

Alterations of Leukocyte and Lymphoid Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Adults

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