Question 1

The procedure that measures the amount of air moving into and out of the lungs is

Accepted Answer

A)  bronchoscopy. 
B)  intubation. 
C)  spirometry. 
D)  thoracentesis. 
E)  tracheostomy. 
A)  bronchoscopy. 
B)  intubation. 
C)  spirometry. 
D)  thoracentesis. 
E)  tracheostomy.

Question 2

A new employee is to have the two-step Mantoux test to screen for TB.What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Her blood needs to be drawn at 1-week intervals. 
B)  Her first Mantoux test was positive,so the second is ordered as a follow-up procedure. 
C)  Her chest x-ray film was suspicious,so the Mantoux test is ordered to confirm the presence of TB. 
D)  A second Mantoux is done 1 to 3 weeks after the first test. 
A)  Her blood needs to be drawn at 1-week intervals. 
B)  Her first Mantoux test was positive,so the second is ordered as a follow-up procedure. 
C)  Her chest x-ray film was suspicious,so the Mantoux test is ordered to confirm the presence of TB. 
D)  A second Mantoux is done 1 to 3 weeks after the first test.

Question 3

Nonproductive cough and expiratory wheezing are signs of

Accepted Answer

A)  asthma. 
B)  COPD. 
C)  pneumonia. 
D)  tuberculosis. 
A)  asthma. 
B)  COPD. 
C)  pneumonia. 
D)  tuberculosis.

Question 4

Patients with emphysema do best on a high-calorie diet,to compensate for the extra effort needed just to breathe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

The amount of air inhaled and exhaled with normal respiration is the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The amount of air inhaled and exhaled...

Question 7

Exposure to radon gas over time contributes to the development of lung cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

Individuals exposed to TB have a positive PPD result for the rest of their lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following medications are used to treat allergic rhinitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allegra and Flonase 
B)  Septra and Amoxicillin 
C)  Alupent and Seravent 
D)  INH and RIF 
A)  Allegra and Flonase 
B)  Septra and Amoxicillin 
C)  Alupent and Seravent 
D)  INH and RIF

Question 11

The signs and symptoms of sleep apnea include

Accepted Answer

A)  hypersomnia. 
B)  dry mouth or sore throat in the morning. 
C)  morning headache. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  hypersomnia. 
B)  dry mouth or sore throat in the morning. 
C)  morning headache. 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

A microorganism that is exceedingly pathogenic or deadly is said to be highly __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A microorganism that is exceedingly pathogenic or...

Question 13

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 14

A surgical procedure of the chest cavity is called a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A surgical procedure of the chest cavity...

Question 15

Which of the following tests is performed to diagnose a pulmonary abnormality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mantoux test 
B)  Chest x-ray 
C)  Bronchoscopy 
D)  PFT 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Mantoux test 
B)  Chest x-ray 
C)  Bronchoscopy 
D)  PFT 
E)  None of the above

Question 16

A normal pulse oximetry reading is

Accepted Answer

A)  lower than 80%. 
B)  80% to 90%. 
C)  90% to 92%. 
D)  95% or higher. 
A)  lower than 80%. 
B)  80% to 90%. 
C)  90% to 92%. 
D)  95% or higher.

Question 17

When the physician orders a nebulizer treatment,the route of drug administration is through

Accepted Answer

A)  irrigation. 
B)  inhalation. 
C)  sublingual absorption. 
D)  instillation. 
A)  irrigation. 
B)  inhalation. 
C)  sublingual absorption. 
D)  instillation.

Question 18

If pus accumulates in the pleural space,the patient is diagnosed with __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If pus accumulates in the pleural space,the...

Question 19

Which statement is true about the paranasal sinuses?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are fluid-filled,bony structures of the face. 
B)  The sinuses contain resident bacteria. 
C)  The classic sign of a sinus infection is a headache. 
D)  Sinus infections are treated with decongestants,antibiotics for bacterial infections,and analgesics. 
E)  Both C and D are true. 
A)  They are fluid-filled,bony structures of the face. 
B)  The sinuses contain resident bacteria. 
C)  The classic sign of a sinus infection is a headache. 
D)  Sinus infections are treated with decongestants,antibiotics for bacterial infections,and analgesics. 
E)  Both C and D are true.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient with an elevated level of...

Exam 22: Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

The procedure that measures the amount of air moving into and out of the lungs is

A new employee is to have the two-step Mantoux test to screen for TB.What does this mean?

Nonproductive cough and expiratory wheezing are signs of

Patients with emphysema do best on a high-calorie diet,to compensate for the extra effort needed just to breathe.

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

The amount of air inhaled and exhaled with normal respiration is the __________.

Exposure to radon gas over time contributes to the development of lung cancer.

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.

Individuals exposed to TB have a positive PPD result for the rest of their lives.

Which of the following medications are used to treat allergic rhinitis?

The signs and symptoms of sleep apnea include

A microorganism that is exceedingly pathogenic or deadly is said to be highly __________.

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

A surgical procedure of the chest cavity is called a(n)__________.

Which of the following tests is performed to diagnose a pulmonary abnormality?

A normal pulse oximetry reading is

When the physician orders a nebulizer treatment,the route of drug administration is through

If pus accumulates in the pleural space,the patient is diagnosed with __________.

Which statement is true about the paranasal sinuses?

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

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

Career Development and Life Skills

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