Pulmo Practice Questions

Question 1

Neurologic symptoms such as muscle weakness or muscle atrophy may be the first indication of

Answer 1

Neoplasm

Question 2

Back pain with radiating numbness and tingling down the leg past the knee does not occur as a result of

Answer 2

Pott’s disease

Question 3

Pain associated with pleuropulmonary disorders can radiate to the

Answer 3

Anterior neck
Upper trapezius muscle
Thoracic spine

Question 4

The presence of a dry persistent cough has no clinical significance to the therapist?

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Dyspnea associated with emphysema is the result of

Answer 5

Destruction of the alveoli
Reduced elasticity of the lungs
Increased effort to exhale trapped air

Question 6

The presence of pain and anxiety in a client can often lead to hyperventilation. When a client hyperventilates, the arterial concentration of carbon dioxide will do which of the following

Answer 6

Decrease

Question 7

Common symptoms of respiratory acidosis would be most closely represented by which of the ff?

Answer 7

Onset of sleepiness, confusion, and deceased ventilation