Question 1

Early symptoms of which of the following diseases are easily masked by symptoms regularly displayed by habitual smokers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lung cancer 
B)  Carcinoma of the larynx 
C)  Emphysema 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Lung cancer 
B)  Carcinoma of the larynx 
C)  Emphysema 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

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 3

A blood test to help diagnose tuberculosis is

Accepted Answer

A)  WBC count. 
B)  WBC with diff. 
C)  QuantiFERON-TB Gold test. 
D)  Mantoux. 
E)  PPD. 
A)  WBC count. 
B)  WBC with diff. 
C)  QuantiFERON-TB Gold test. 
D)  Mantoux. 
E)  PPD.

Question 4

A positive TB test result indicates that the patient is in the primary infection stage of the disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which phrase best describes the process of ventilation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Downward movement of the diaphragm to allow air to enter the lungs 
B)  Exchange of oxygenated air and waste gases 
C)  Transport of oxygen from the outside environment into the alveoli 
D)  Signal from the brain that initiates the breathing cycle 
A)  Downward movement of the diaphragm to allow air to enter the lungs 
B)  Exchange of oxygenated air and waste gases 
C)  Transport of oxygen from the outside environment into the alveoli 
D)  Signal from the brain that initiates the breathing cycle

Question 6

The symptoms of an asthma attack include

Accepted Answer

A)  nonproductive cough. 
B)  hemoptysis. 
C)  inspiratory wheezing. 
D)  rhinorrhea. 
A)  nonproductive cough. 
B)  hemoptysis. 
C)  inspiratory wheezing. 
D)  rhinorrhea.

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient diagnosed with TB frequently experiences...

Question 9

To obtain a useful evaluation of pulmonary function in a patient with asthma,you must administer the test when the patient

Accepted Answer

A)  has suffered a spasm in the bronchial tubes within the previous hour. 
B)  is experiencing a bronchial spasm. 
C)  has already been evaluated with chest radiographs. 
D)  has taken medication to expand the bronchi. 
A)  has suffered a spasm in the bronchial tubes within the previous hour. 
B)  is experiencing a bronchial spasm. 
C)  has already been evaluated with chest radiographs. 
D)  has taken medication to expand the bronchi.

Question 10

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 11

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 12

Clubbing of the fingers in a patient with emphysema is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic tissue hypoxia. 
B)  low blood glucose levels. 
C)  complications from medications. 
D)  congestive heart failure. 
A)  chronic tissue hypoxia. 
B)  low blood glucose levels. 
C)  complications from medications. 
D)  congestive heart failure.

Question 13

Asbestosis typically is seen in individuals who worked for years in which of the following occupations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coal mining 
B)  Construction and insulation manufacturing 
C)  Sandblasting 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Coal mining 
B)  Construction and insulation manufacturing 
C)  Sandblasting 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

What is the most common cause of viral pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Streptococci 
B)  Influenza 
C)  Inhalation of irritants or gas 
D)  Aspiration of solids or fluids into the lungs 
A)  Streptococci 
B)  Influenza 
C)  Inhalation of irritants or gas 
D)  Aspiration of solids or fluids into the lungs

Question 15

A diagnosis of TB is confirmed with a chest x-ray examination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Question 17

Which of the following characteristics best describes the right lung?

Accepted Answer

A)  Divided into three lobes 
B)  Has two lobes 
C)  Longer and narrower 
D)  Has a distinct indentation in its center 
A)  Divided into three lobes 
B)  Has two lobes 
C)  Longer and narrower 
D)  Has a distinct indentation in its center

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

maximum vo

Question 19

What is the third leading cause of death in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Influenza 
B)  Pneumonia 
C)  Chronic lower respiratory diseases 
D)  Acute upper respiratory diseases 
A)  Influenza 
B)  Pneumonia 
C)  Chronic lower respiratory diseases 
D)  Acute upper respiratory diseases

Question 20

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

Exam 22: Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Early symptoms of which of the following diseases are easily masked by symptoms regularly displayed by habitual smokers?

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

A blood test to help diagnose tuberculosis is

A positive TB test result indicates that the patient is in the primary infection stage of the disease.

Which phrase best describes the process of ventilation?

The symptoms of an asthma attack include

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

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

To obtain a useful evaluation of pulmonary function in a patient with asthma,you must administer the test when the patient

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

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

Clubbing of the fingers in a patient with emphysema is caused by

Asbestosis typically is seen in individuals who worked for years in which of the following occupations?

What is the most common cause of viral pneumonia?

A diagnosis of TB is confirmed with a chest x-ray examination.

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

Which of the following characteristics best describes the right lung?

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

What is the third leading cause of death in the United States?

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

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Health Record

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

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

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