Chapter 2

Question 1

The lower respiratory system consists of the

Answer 1

Trachea

Question 2

The gas exchange in the lung takes place in the

Answer 2

Alveoli

Question 3

On full inspiration, the diaphragm projects at the level of the

Answer 3

8th posterior intercostal space

Question 4

The disease process that is characterized by secretion of excessive viscous mucus is

Answer 4

Cystic fibrosis

Question 5

Lack of lung development in premature infants that radiographically demonstrates as an air-bronchogram is:

Answer 5

Hyaline membrane disease

Question 6

Major radiographic signs are pulmonary over-inflation, alterations is pulmonary vascularization, bullae formation in:

Answer 6

Emphysema

Question 7

The most common work-related lung disease is

Answer 7

Silicosis

Question 8

Pneumoconiosis demonstrates radiographically as:

Answer 8

Scattered nodules and pleural thickening

Question 9

Granulous represent

Answer 9

Scarred lung tissue due to infection

Question 10

Lung cancers originating in the glandular structures of the bronchial tree are known as

Answer 10

Bronchial adenoma

Question 11

A staphylococcal infection primarily in the bronchi or bronchiolar mucosa describes

Answer 11

Bronchopneumonia

Question 12

Pneumonia appears radiographically as a(n)

Answer 12

Opacification

Question 13

Tuberculosis survives outside the host for a long period of time due to its

Answer 13

Size

Question 14

A disease of the lung caused by a fungus is

Answer 14

Pulmonary mucous

Question 15

As a result of epithelial necrosis, the radiograph demonstates an interstitial pneumonia in cases of

Answer 15

Respiratory syncytial virus

Question 16

If an upright image cannot be obtained, what other position would demonstrate pleural effusion?

Answer 16

Lateral decubitus

Question 17

Which of the following chest pathologies requires a decrease in technical factors from a “normal” chest radiograph?

Answer 17

Pneumothorax

Question 18

Which of the following respiratory pathologies is not associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Answer 18

Bronchitis

Question 19

Croup is

Answer 19

A viral infection of the subglottis

Question 20

High-resolution CT has replaced Nuclear V/Q scans in diagnosing

Answer 20

Pulmonary emboli

Question 21

A filling defect seen in the pulmonary artery is indicative of

Answer 21

Pulmonary emboli

Question 22

Abnormal connection between the pulmonary arteries and veins results in a pulmonary

Answer 22

Arteriovenous fistula

Question 23

Pneumothorax radiographically demonstrates as

Answer 23

An area without pulmonary markings

Question 24

Thickened infected liquid or pus in the pleural space describes

Answer 24

Empyema

Question 25

The mediastinum contains the following organs or structures:

Answer 25

Heart, trachea, esophagus, and thymus gland

Question 26

To best demonstrate the mediastinum, the chest image must be completed with

Answer 26

No rotation, true PA positioning

Question 27

Paradoxical movement of the diaphragm best demonstrated on fluoroscopy describes

Answer 27

Paralysis of the diaphragm

Question 28

The major function of the respiratory system is to 1) Provide oxygen for the blood 2) Remove oxygen from the body tissue 3) Provide carbon dioxide to body tissue 4) Remove carbon dioxide from the blood

Answer 28

1 & 4

Question 29

The two major functions of the respiratory system are a. b.

Answer 29

a. Oxygenation of the blood | b. Removal of the body's waste products

Question 30

The lower respiratory system consists of a. b. c.

Answer 30

a. trachea b. bronchi c. bronchioles

Question 31

The lower respiratory system is responsible for__________from the upper respiratory system.

Answer 31

conducting air

Question 32

The tracheobronchial tree contains_______projections called cilia.

Answer 32

hairlike

Question 33

_______prevent duct and foreign particles from reaching the lungs.

Answer 33

Cilia

Question 34

When cilia permits particles to enter the respiratory system (due to damage), the particles_______to produce a disease process.

Answer 34

proliferate

Question 35

External respiration occurs in the_______(____ ___________)

Answer 35

alveoli (lung parenchyma)

Question 36

Oxygen attaches to the ___________molecules in the red blood cells to circulate to virus tissue throughout the body; this is considered ____________respiration

Answer 36

hemoglobin, internal

Question 37

The__________ and__________muscles are stimulated to contract, causing the lungs to______________.

Answer 37

diaphragm, intercostal, fill with air

Question 38

Pulmonary circulation provides the____with oxygenated blood.

Answer 38

body

Question 39

The inner lining surrounding and attached to the lung wall is the________________.

Answer 39

visceral pleura

Question 40

Irregular thickening of the linear chest markings due to excessive viscous mucus is the radiographic appearance in____________ ____________.

Answer 40

Cystic fibrosis

Question 41

________consists of lipoproteins and provides the proper surface tension in the alveoli, allowing full external respirations.

Answer 41

Surfactant

Question 42

__________is characterized by the cause and location of the disease process in the lung.

Answer 42

Pneumonia

Question 43

A lung abscess appears as a__________density characteristically having a ___________ ____________periphery.

Answer 43

special, hazy, poorly defined

Question 44

A bacterium is rod-shapes with a waxy coat allowing it to live outside the body for an extended time is ________ _______.

Answer 44

mycobacterium tuberculosis

Question 45

Pulmonary infiltration(s), most commonly in the periphery of the parenchyma, that may resemble pneumonia are the radiographic appearance of_______________.

Answer 45

coccidiosis mycosis

Question 46

Respiratory syncytial virus is responsible for the increased rate of_________ infections because of the ability of the virus to persist on surfaces for many hours.

Answer 46

nosocomial

Question 47

Emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma are examples of_________.

Answer 47

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Question 48

In_________, the lung reacts to occupational exposure of silica, which results in extensive fibrosis.

Answer 48

silicosis

Question 49

________ ________causes peripheral atelectasis and pneumonitis due to bronchial obstruction.

Answer 49

bronchial adenoma

Question 50

An abnormal vascular can't communication between the pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein a pulmonary _________ _________.

Answer 50

arterial venous fistula