Chapter 3 Quiz

Question 1

Chest images show a rounded opacity, currently the leading tumor in men.

Answer 1

bronchogenic carcinoma

Question 2

The condition of a collapsed lung

Answer 2

atelectasis

Question 3

umbrella term for emphysema or bronchitis

Answer 3

COPD

Question 4

dilation of smaller bronchi of the lung

Answer 4

bronchiectasis

Question 5

condition of having inflammation of the pleura

Answer 5

pleurisy

Question 6

blood in the pleural cavity

Answer 6

hemothorax

Question 7

fluid in the pleural cavity

Answer 7

pleural effusion

Question 8

how many lobes are normal in the left lung?

Answer 8

two

Question 9

what is the most inferior and lateral portion of the lung called?

Answer 9

costophrenic angle

Question 10

in order to demonstrate a small amount of pleural fluid, the patient is placed in:

Answer 10

a lateral decubitus position with the affected side down

Question 11

what term describes the bifurcation of the trachea?

Answer 11

carina

Question 12

most common process of hospitalized surgical patients and is fatal in 50% of all cases

Answer 12

pulmonary emboli

Question 13

fluid in the lungs

Answer 13

pulmonary edema

Question 14

shortness of breath

Answer 14

dyspnea