Chapter 13 Quiz

Question 1

The central chemoreceptors in the medulla are normally most sensitive to:

Answer 1

elevated carbon dioxide level.

Question 2

Which of the following confirms the presence of active (reinfection) tuberculosis?

Answer 2

Identification of acid-fast bacilli in a sputum sample

Question 3

What cause the expanded anteroposterior (A-P) thoracic diameter (barrel chest) in patients with emphysema?

Answer 3

Air trapping and hyperinflation

Question 4

Orthopnea is:

Answer 4

difficulty breathing when lying down.

Question 5

In addition to effects on the lungs and pancreas, cystic fibrosis results in:

Answer 5

high sodium chloride content in saliva and sweat.

Question 6

Which of the following is typical of progressive emphysema?

Answer 6

Residual lung volume increases.

Question 7

What is a common indicator of cystic fibrosis in the newborn?

Answer 7

Failure to excrete meconium

Question 8

The use of a continuous positive airway pump in the treatment of sleep apnea will:

Answer 8

maintain an open airway.

Question 9

The production of yellowish-green, cloudy, thick sputum is often an indication of:

Answer 9

bacterial infection.

Question 10

Which of the following would assist with the prevention of a pulmonary embolism?

Answer 10

Maintain bedrest as much as possible