Midterms: Respi

Question 1

Accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity caused by a defect in the visceral pleura or chest wall

Answer 1

Pneumothorax

Question 2

Type of cyanosis commonly caused by cold external temperature, anxiety, heart failure, or shock

Answer 2

Peripheral cyanosis

Question 2

Most common cause of Pulmonary Embolism

Answer 2

deep vein thrombosis

Question 3

Pattern of breathing characterized by repeated cycle of deep breathing followed by shallow breaths or cessation
of breathing
a. Biot
b. Apneustic
c. Cheyne-Stokes respiration
d. Kussmaul respiration

Answer 3

c. Cheyne-Stokes respiration

Question 4

Pattern of pneumonia that involves one or both lungs at the level of the lobe
a. Bronchopneumonia
b. Lobar

Answer 4

b. Lobar

Question 5

Type of Atelectasis associated with fibrotic changes in the lung or pleura

Answer 5

Contraction

Question 5

Stage of pneumonia that is characterized by massive confluent exudation of red blood cells, neutrophils and
fibrin filling the alveolar spaces

Answer 5

Red hepatization

Question 6

Tuberculosis is grossly characterized by
a. greenish plaque
b. frothy secretion
c. cheese-like necrosis
d. bloody mucus

Answer 6

c. cheese-like necrosis

Question 6

Treatment for pneumonia caused by Histoplasmosis

Answer 6

Antifungal drugs

Question 6

Type of Emphysema common in those with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
a. Panacinar
b. Paraseptal
c. Panlobular
d. Centrilobular

Answer 6

c. Panlobular

Question 7

Which of the following statements is TRUE about Primary Tuberculosis?
a. Usually asymptomatic 
b. Develops as a result of reinfection by the tubercle bacillus
c. Causes abnormalities in the upper lobes of one or both lungs
d. Most common form of clinical TB

Answer 7

a. Usually asymptomatic

Question 7

The following are characterized by JAK2 gene mutation EXCEPT:
a. CML
b. Polycythemia vera
c. Essential thrombocythemia

Answer 7

a. CML

Question 8

The following are treatment for COPD, EXCEPT
a. Antiinflammatory 
b. Antibiotics
c. Anticholinergics
d. Beta-2 antagonists

Answer 8

d. Beta-2 antagonists

Question 8

This refers to dyspnea when the person is lying down and is caused by redistribution of body water
a. Tachypnea
b. Tachycardia
c. Hemoptysis
d. Orthopnea

Answer 8

d. Orthopnea

Question 8

Major risk factor for Pulmonary Embolism
a. immobility
b. congestive heart disease
c. oral contraceptives
d. COPD

Answer 8

a. immobility

Question 8

The following findings are results of aging, EXCEPT
a. Lung surface area is reduced
b. Elastic recoil is decreased 
c. Alveolar walls flatten
d. Chest wall compliant increases

Answer 8

d. Chest wall compliant increases

Question 9

Majority of lung cancers are
a. Large cell carcinoma
b. Small cell carcinoma
c. Squamous cell carcinoma
d. Adenocarcinoma

Answer 9

d. Adenocarcinoma

Question 9

Cause of Cystic Fibrosis
a. allergens
b. CTFR gene mutation
c. cigarette smoking 
d. autoimmune disease

Answer 9

b. CTFR gene mutation

Question 10

The most frequently affected joint in hemarthrosis associated with hemophilia is?

Answer 10

Knee joint

Question 10

Primary area affected by Cystic Fibrosis

Answer 10

Bronchioles

Question 11

Mechanism of Hypoxemia in Asthma

Answer 11

Ventilation-perfusion mismatch

Question 11

Refers to couching of Blood

Answer 11

Hemoptysis

Question 11

Refers to abnormal rapid breathing

Answer 11

Tachypnea

Question 12

Clinical manifestation of Emphysema
a. Edema
b. All of the choices
c. Cyanosis
d. Barrel chest

Answer 12

d. Barrel chest1

Question 13

Refers to irregular patterns of Deep and shallow breaths; fast, deep breaths; abrupt pauses in breathing

Answer 13

BIot

Question 13

Refers to Cycle of deep breathing followed by shallow breaths of cessation

Answer 13

Chsyne-Strokes

Question 13

Pattern of breathing by a cescendo; period of apnea and decrescendo pattern

Answer 13

Cheyne-Strokes

Question 13

Stage of pneumonia that is characterized by vascular engorgement, few neutrophils and bacteria, and the lungs appear heavy, boggy, and red

Answer 13

Congestion

Question 14

The following are individuals at risk for developing pneumonia EXCEPT:
a. w/AIDS
b. ion steroid therapy
c. malnourished
d. Immunocompetent

Answer 14

d. Immunocompetent

Question 14

Secondary TB usually involves which part of the lungs?

Answer 14

upper

Question 14

Primary Tb usually involves which part of the lungs?

Answer 14

Middle and Lower

Question 15

Treatment for Tuberculosis

Answer 15

Isoniazid

Question 15

Lung Abscess is diagnosed by

Answer 15

Chest x-ray

Question 15

Common symptoms of Acute Bronchitis:
a. Sore throat
b. Crackle
c. Orthopnea
d. Hemoptysis

Answer 15

Sore throat

Question 15

Most common type of(Emphysema) in smokers

Answer 15

Centrilobular

Question 16

all are Common symptoms of Emphysema EXCERPT:
a. Barrel Chest
b. Cyanosis
c. Pursed lips
D. Thin physique

Answer 16

b. Cyanosis

Question 16

Clinical manifestation of Chronic Bronchitis

Answer 16

Cyanosis

Question 16

Asthmas characterized by
A. Alveolar overinflation and wall destruction
B. Airway inflammation and productive cough +
C. Bronchial hyperresponsiveness triggered by allergens
D. None of the choices

Answer 16

C. Bronchial hyperresponsiveness triggered by allergens

Question 17

Most commonly diagnosed form of Sleep apnea that is characterized by repetitive episodes of arrest breathing for 10 secs or longer w/ventilation measures as 50% or less of normal

Answer 17

Obstructive sleep apnea

Question 17

Systemic disease characterized by noncaseating granulomas present diffusely throughout the body

Answer 17

Sarcoidosis

Question 17

Dry drowning is associated with

Answer 17

. laryngeal spasm

Question 17

Occurs as a result of sternum or multiple rib fracture

Answer 17

Flail chest

Question 18

Type of Atelectasis associated with complete airway obstruction and shifting of mediastinum towards
the atelectatic lung

Answer 18

Resorption

Question 18

A form of acute respiratory failure after a systemic or pulmonary insult

Answer 18

ARDS