Exam 22: Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Antibiotics are prescribed for URIs if there is evidence of a secondary bacterial infection.

If a patient is diagnosed with viral pneumonia,the WBC count will not be normal.

Pneumoconioses typically are seen in patients with industrial occupations.

Which of the following structures is located in the lower respiratory tract?

Which medication is used for immediate control of asthma symptoms?

The medical term for runny nose is __________.

Which statement is true about pulse oximetry?

Peak flow meters assess the patient’s ability to move air into and out of the lungs. The physician may want the patient to keep a log of daily peak flow results or to use the instrument as an at-home monitoring device when chest tightness and wheezing occur. The meter measures the peak expiratory flow rate, which is the fastest speed at which the patient can blow air out of the lungs after taking in as big a breath as possible. Peak flow readings provide an evaluation of bronchiole function that the patient can perform at home with limited assistance. Readings can help predict an asthma attack if levels are falling; they also can measure the degree of bronchospasm and provide the physician with feedback on the effectiveness of asthma treatment. Three zones of measurement are used to interpret peak flow rates. The green zone is considered normal—the reading is 80% to 100% of normal peak flow rates, indicating the patient’s asthma is under control. The yellow zone signals caution—the patient’s highest reading is 50% to 80% of normal. The physician makes treatment decisions and recommendations at this point, or the patient may already be instructed on how to manage medications if readings are within these levels. The red zone includes readings that are less than 50% of the normal level, and immediate action must be taken to prevent severe bronchospasms.

Which symptom(s)is (are)typically not associated with allergic rhinitis?

Pulse oximetry provides the physician with the oxygen saturation level of the arterial blood without the need for an arterial blood sample.

Residual volume is the amount of air left in the lungs after forced expiration.

The treatment for viral pneumonia is palliative.

A serious inflammation of the lungs can be caused by

The medical term for dilation of the bronchioles is __________.

Risk factors for developing obstructive sleep apnea include all of the following except

What test is ordered to determine whether the pneumonia is viral or bacterial?

Which structure is classified as part of the upper respiratory tract?

The CDC recommends that active pulmonary TB be treated with a single antibiotic for 6 months.

Malnourishment and living in a crowded environment contribute to the spread of TB.

The correct position for a spirometry test is