Question 1

Which of the following comments regarding lung cancer is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) The incidence has risen over the past few decades. 
B) It is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. 
C) The peak incidence occurred in the mid-1970s. 
D) Incidence has increased in women 40 to 58 years of age. 
A) The incidence has risen over the past few decades. 
B) It is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. 
C) The peak incidence occurred in the mid-1970s. 
D) Incidence has increased in women 40 to 58 years of age.

Question 2

Which of the following is not associated with the clinical features of lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) local growth of tumor 
B) metastasis extrathoracic or intrathoracic 
C) associated pain or discomfort 
D) paraneoplastic syndrome 
A) local growth of tumor 
B) metastasis extrathoracic or intrathoracic 
C) associated pain or discomfort 
D) paraneoplastic syndrome

Question 3

What percentage of all cancer deaths are related to lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) less than 10% 
B) about 30% 
C) about 50% 
D) more than 60% 
A) less than 10% 
B) about 30% 
C) about 50% 
D) more than 60%

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a common purpose for staging a case of lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) selection of therapy 
B) assessment of extent of the disease 
C) prognosis 
D) etiology 
A) selection of therapy 
B) assessment of extent of the disease 
C) prognosis 
D) etiology

Question 5

Which of the following pulmonary function tests are frequently used to determine tolerance to resectional surgery?
I.FEV1
II.FEF25-75
III.FVC
IV.DLCO

Accepted Answer

A) I only 
B) I and IV 
C) II and IV 
D) I, II, III, and IV 
A) I only 
B) I and IV 
C) II and IV 
D) I, II, III, and IV

Question 6

Squamous cell carcinoma is composed of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) glandular structures from lung scars 
B) common pulmonary stem cells 
C) flattened stratified epithelial cells 
D) multicentric stratified cells 
A) glandular structures from lung scars 
B) common pulmonary stem cells 
C) flattened stratified epithelial cells 
D) multicentric stratified cells

Question 7

Other causes of lung cancer include all of the following EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

A) asbestos 
B) arsenic 
C) chromium 
D) microwave radiation 
A) asbestos 
B) arsenic 
C) chromium 
D) microwave radiation

Question 8

What treatment is the best initial modality for patients with non-small-cell lung cancer because it offers the best prospect of long-term survival?

Accepted Answer

A) chemotherapy 
B) surgical resection 
C) radiation therapy 
D) endobronchial laser therapy 
A) chemotherapy 
B) surgical resection 
C) radiation therapy 
D) endobronchial laser therapy

Question 9

Approximately what percentage of all lung cancer is linked to smoking?

Accepted Answer

A) 55% 
B) 70% 
C) 85% 
D) 100% 
A) 55% 
B) 70% 
C) 85% 
D) 100%

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT associated with local tumor growth in the central airways?

Accepted Answer

A) large airway obstruction 
B) cough 
C) hemoptysis 
D) fine crackles 
A) large airway obstruction 
B) cough 
C) hemoptysis 
D) fine crackles

Exam 28: Lung Cancer

Which of the following comments regarding lung cancer is TRUE?

Which of the following is not associated with the clinical features of lung cancer?

What percentage of all cancer deaths are related to lung cancer?

Which of the following is NOT a common purpose for staging a case of lung cancer?

Which of the following pulmonary function tests are frequently used to determine tolerance to resectional surgery? I.FEV1 II.FEF25-75 III.FVC IV.DLCO

Squamous cell carcinoma is composed of which of the following?

Other causes of lung cancer include all of the following EXCEPT which one?

What treatment is the best initial modality for patients with non-small-cell lung cancer because it offers the best prospect of long-term survival?

Approximately what percentage of all lung cancer is linked to smoking?

Which of the following is NOT associated with local tumor growth in the central airways?

History of Respiratory Care

Quality and Evidence-Based Respiratory Care

Patient Safety, Communication, and Record Keeping

Principles of Infection Control

Ethical and Legal Implications of Practice

Physical Principles of Respiratory Care

Computer Applications in Respiratory Care

The Respiratory System

The Cardiovascular System

Ventilation

Gas Exchange and Transport

Solutions, Body Fluids, and Electrolytes

Acid-Base Balance

Regulation of Breathing

Bedside Assessment of the Patient

Interpretation of Clinical Laboratory Data

Interpreting the Electrocardiogram

Analysis and Monitoring of Gas Exchange

Pulmonary Function Testing

A Review of Thoracic Imaging

Nutrition Assessment

Pulmonary Infections

Obstructive Lung Disease: Copd, Asthma, and Related Diseases

Interstitial Lung Disease

Pleural Diseases

Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Acute Lung Injury, Pulmonary Edema, and Multiple System Organ

Neuromuscular and Other Diseases of the Chest Wall

Disorders of Sleep

Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Disorders

Airway Pharmacology

Airway Management

Emergency Cardiovascular Life Support

Humidity and Bland Aerosol Therapy

Aerosol Drug Therapy

Storage and Delivery of Medical Gases

Medical Gas Therapy

Lung Expansion Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Respiratory Failure and the Need for Ventilatory Support

Mechanical Ventilators

Physiology of Ventilatory Support

Initiating and Adjusting Ventilatory Support

Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation

Monitoring and Management of the Patient in the Intensive Care Unit

Discontinuing Ventilatory Support

Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

Patient Education and Health Promotion

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Respiratory Care in Alternative Settings

Filters

Which of the following pulmonary function tests are frequently used to determine tolerance to resectional surgery? I.FEV₁ II.FEF_25-75 III.FVC IV.DLCO