Ch. 33 Alterations in Pulmonary Function Flashcards
Which of the following is the appropriate term for inadequate alveolar ventilation in relation to metabolic demands? Hyperpnea Hypoventilation Orthopnea Dyspnea
Hypoventilation
A person has respirations that are characterized by alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing and apnea. What is the appropriate name for this breathing? Cheyne-Stokes Hypoventilation Kussmaul Hyperpnea
Cheyne-Stokes
A woman has bulbous enlargement of the distal segments of her fingers. Which disease is associated with this condition? Acute pneumonia Acute myocardial infarction Sickle cell disease Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis
Which of the following is NOT a cause of hypercapnia?
Depression of the respiratory center by drugs
Disease of the medulla
Large airway obstruction
Increased respiratory drive
Increased respiratory drive
A woman develops excess water in her lungs. What is the most common cause of this condition? Inhalation of toxic gases Heart disease Pulmonary hypertension ARDS
Heart disease
Which of the following is NOT true concerning pneumonia?
Viral pneumonia is usually mild and self-limiting.
The most common community-acquired pneumonia is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Most cases are preceded by an upper respiratory infection.
Mortality from pneumonia is higher in children and young adults.
Mortality from pneumonia is higher in children and young adults
A person has symmetrically dilated airways. Which type of bronchial dilation is this? Saccular Varicose Cylindrical Bronchiectasis
Cylindrical
Which of the following is TRUE regarding bronchiolitis?
In adults, it is usually caused by a virus.
It is most common in adults.
It is an inflammatory obstruction of the small airways or bronchioles
It is associated with bacterial infection.
It is an inflammatory obstruction of the small airways or bronchioles
A 19-year-old man experiences a gunshot wound to the chest. He has an increase in pressure in his chest cavity. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate description for this condition? Tension pneumothorax Spontaneous pneumothorax Secondary pneumothorax Open pneumothorax
Spontaneous pneumothorax
A woman has pus in the pleural space. She had a previous respiratory infection. What is the name for this condition? Abscess Consolidation Empyema Transudate
Empyema
Which of the following is NOT a cause of pulmonary fibrosis? ARDS Tuberculosis Inhalation of harmful substances Upper respiratory infection
Upper respiratory infection
A 63-year-old man presents with a cough and dyspnea. He has been around asbestos. Which chronic condition has been associated with this? Pulmonary edema Pulmonary fibrosis Pneumothorax Pneumonia
Pulmonary fibrosis
Which of the following is TRUE regarding ARDS? Most commonly caused by infection Caused by injury to bronchioles Can cause severe pulmonary edema Macrophages not involved in response
Can cause severe pulmonary edema
Which of the following is TRUE regarding asthma? 90% of cases occur during childhood. 10% of cases occur before age 40. The incidence has increased. There is no hereditary pattern.
The incidence has increased
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the pathophysiology of asthma?
Inflammation results in airway hyperresponsiveness.
IgA is the major factor.
The inflammatory process is due to loss of bronchial smooth muscle spasm.
There is decreased vascular permeability.
Inflammation results in airway hyper responsiveness
