Exam 22: Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the lungs is called __________.

A surgical procedure to repair or alter the shape of the nose is called a(n)__________.

The exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen between lung tissue and the bloodstream occurs in the

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

A collection of air in the pleural space that results in atelectasis is called a(n)__________.

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

The PFT of a patient with emphysema shows an increase in residual volume over time.

Lung cancer frequently is diagnosed after it has metastasized,because the early symptoms of the disease are similar to those experienced by smokers on a regular basis.

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

Sleep apnea is treated with a continuous positive airway pressure machine that must be worn nightly.

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

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

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

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

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

Risk factors for sleep apnea include

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

Individuals who consistently test positive on TB skin screening tests but are asymptomatic and not infectious are in which stage of TB?

Carcinoma of the larynx is almost always seen in patients with a history of