Ch34 QUIZ

Question 0

2. Which of the following is NOT true regarding surfactant & its fn
   a. it is a lipid protein mix produced by type II cells
   b. it inhibits normal gas exchange
   c. it lines alveoli
   d. it reaches surface tension

Answer 0

b. it inhibits normal gas exchange

Question 1

1. Which of the following statements is TRUE in regard to children & their resp system
   a. children are predominantly mouth breathers
   b. relative size of their tonsils & adenoids is smaller than those of adults
   c. tracheobronchial tree is not complete at birth
   d. quantity of alveoli increases until 8yo

Answer 1

d. quantity of alveoli increases until 8yo

Question 2

3. Which of the following is TRUE regarding infant’s immune system
   a. passive immunity occurs w/ IgM
   b. transplacental immunoglobulin ends at 20 weeks of age
   c. breast feeding allows for further transfer after birth
   d. cell-mediated immunity is fully developed in neonat

Answer 2

c. breast feeding allows for further transfer after birth

Question 3

4. Which of the following is a cause of chronic upper resp obstruction
   a. congenital malformation
   b. infection
   c. angioedema
   d. trauma

Answer 3

a. congenital malformation

Question 4

5. Which of the following is TRUE regarding stridor
   a. inspiratory stridor occurs w/ obstruction of intarthoracic airway
   b. expiratory stridor is also called a monophonic wheeze
   c. intrathoracic airway is above thoracic inlet
   d. biphasic stridor often caused at lower trachea

Answer 4

b. expiratory stridor is also called a monophonic wheeze

Question 5

6. Which of the following is TRUE regarding airway size in children
   a. the airway resistance is proportional to inverse of fourth power of the radius
   b. infant’s cartilage is less collapsable
   c. children have increased diameter of their airway
   d. cough is generally a benign condition

Answer 5

a.the airway resistance is proportional to inverse of fourth power of the radius

Question 6

7. Which of the following illness is manifested by unilateral swelling of pharynx w/ fever, sore throat, dysphasia, trismus, & pooling of saliva
   a. diphtheria
   b. peritonsillar abscess
   c. croup
   d. epiglottitis

Answer 6

b. peritonsillar abscess

Question 7

8. Which of the following is TRUE regarding laryngotracheobronchitis
   a. most common age is from 0 to 6 mos
   b. it is caused by Haemophilus influenzae
   c. highest incidence is in late fall & winter
   d. it is more common in girls

Answer 7

c. highest incidence is in late fall & winter

Question 8

9. Which of the following is TRUE regarding angioedema
   a. there’s edema of superficial tissues
   b. it’s often caused by beta-blocker use
   c. it’s generally caused by allergic phenomenon
   d. there usually is no facial swelling

Answer 8

c. it’s generally caused by allergic phenomenon

Question 9

10. Which of the following is NOT true regarding resp distress syndrome of newborn
    a. major predisposing factor is prematurity
    b. there’s increased incidence in newborns, born to DM mothers
    c. it’s more common in whites
    d. it’s more common in girls

Answer 9

d. it’s more common in girls