Pulmonary

Question 1

Which of the following terms refers to the gas exchange between the respiratory and the circulatory systems?

Answer 1

Diffusion

Question 2

Which of the following body structures enclose the thoracic cavity ?

Answer 2

Ribs/ sternum/ thoracic vertebrae

Question 3

The American College of Radiology suggests that routine mobile chest radiographs are only indicated for patients:

1. with acute cardiopulmonary conditions
2. in the intensive care unit
3. who are on a mechanical ventilator

Answer 3

acute cardiopulmonary conditions

Pt that are on a mechanical ventilator

Question 4

The most common lethal nosocomial infection in the United States is:

Answer 4

pneumonia

Question 5

A permanent, abnormal dilatation of one of more large bronchi as a result of destruction of the elastic and muscular components of the bronchial wall best describes:

Answer 5

bronchiectasis

Question 6

The current standard for care when a pulmonary embolus is suspected is a :

Answer 6

Thoracic computed tomographic angiogram

Question 7

Low oxygen levels within the arterial blood and resulting from a failure of the gas exchange function best describes:

Answer 7

hypoxemia

Question 8

Cystic fibrosis is classified as a(n) ___ disease

Answer 8

genetic

Question 9

The incomplete maturation of the type II alveolar cells within the surfactant-producing system causes unstable alveoli resulting in :

Answer 9

hyaline membrane disease

respiratory distress syndrome

Question 10

Bacteria commonly responsible for a typical pneumonia include

Answer 10

staphylococcus aureus

H influenza

Question 11

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may be caused by

Answer 11

chronic obstructive bronchitis

emphysema

Question 12

Pneumoconioses result from inhalation of foreign substances and may include:

Answer 12

anthracosis
asbestosis
silicosis

Question 13

Patients presenting with a lung absess often demonstrate which of the following clinical manifestations?

Answer 13

fever
cough
expectoration of puss

Question 14

Plural effusion is best described as:

Answer 14

excess fluid collects in the plural cavity

Question 15

Which of the following pathologies is the common most fatal primary malignancy in the United States accounting for over 90% of all lung tumors?

Answer 15

bronchogenic carcinoma

Question 16

Which of the following pathologies of the respiratory system are classified as additive pathologies?

Answer 16

cystic fibrosis

plural effusion

Question 17

Chest radiography is the imaging modality of choice for the evaluation of :

Answer 17

hyaline membrane disease

pneumoconiosis

Question 18

Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography is the imaging modality of choice for :

Answer 18

bronchogenic carcinoma

metastatic lug disease

Question 19

High-resolution computed tomography is the imaging modaity of choice in case of suspected

Answer 19

bronchiectasis

Question 20

Sinusitis is considered a(n) ____pathological condition

Answer 20

additive

Question 21

Pleurisy is considered a(n) ___pathological condition

Answer 21

not additive or subtractive

Question 22

A disruption in the esophagus or airway may result in

Answer 22

mediastinal emphysema

Question 23

Inflammation diseases of the respiratory system include:

Answer 23

mycoplasma pneumonia

Question 24

The upper respiratory system includes the

Answer 24

larynx

pharynx

Question 25

on a normal PA chest radiograph, the riht hemidiphram appears higher than the left hemidiaphragm (T/F)

Answer 25

True

Question 26

M. tuberculosis is captured by macrophages within the alveoli and creates a cell-mediated immune response that infiltrates the lymph nodes (T/F)

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Early pulmonary tuberculosis is always symptomatic

Answer 27

False

Question 28

Coccidioidomysosis is a systemic fungal infection of the lungs particularly endemic of the Ohio, Missouri, and Mississippi River valley. (T/F)

Answer 28

False

Question 29

small cell carcinoma has a much higher mortality rate than other bronchogenic cancers (T/F)

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Lateral decubitus chest radiographs can better detect smaller amounts of fluid in the pleural space than an erect lateral chest radiograph (T/F)

Answer 30

True

Question 31

The posterior mediastinum contains the heart and the great vessels, esophagus, and trachea (T/F)

Answer 31

False

Question 32

The maxillary and ethmoid sinuses are the only paranasal sinuses present at birth

Answer 32

True

Question 33

Chest Tube

Answer 33

large plastic tube inserted through the chest wall between the ribs to allow drainage of fluid or air

Question 34

Endotracheal tube

Answer 34

a large plastic tube inserted through the patients nose or mouth into the trachea to manage the patients airway

Question 35

CVP lines

Answer 35

a catheter inserted for an alternative injection site or to allow for infusion of massive volumes of fluids

Question 36

pulmonary artery catheter

Answer 36

a multilumen catheter that serves to eval cardiac function

Question 37

Access catheter

Answer 37

catheters placed to allow multiple tapping for injection of chemotherapeutic agents