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DMIS 1105 Midterm > Pulmonary > Flashcards

Pulmonary Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

Diffusion

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2
Q

Which of the following body structures enclose the thoracic cavity ?

A

Ribs/ sternum/ thoracic vertebrae

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3
Q

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
A

acute cardiopulmonary conditions

Pt that are on a mechanical ventilator

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4
Q

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

A

pneumonia

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5
Q

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:

A

bronchiectasis

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6
Q

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

A

Thoracic computed tomographic angiogram

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7
Q

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

A

hypoxemia

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8
Q

Cystic fibrosis is classified as a(n) ___ disease

A

genetic

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9
Q

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

A

hyaline membrane disease

respiratory distress syndrome

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10
Q

Bacteria commonly responsible for a typical pneumonia include

A

staphylococcus aureus

H influenza

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11
Q

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may be caused by

A

chronic obstructive bronchitis

emphysema

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12
Q

Pneumoconioses result from inhalation of foreign substances and may include:

A

anthracosis
asbestosis
silicosis

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13
Q

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

A

fever
cough
expectoration of puss

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14
Q

Plural effusion is best described as:

A

excess fluid collects in the plural cavity

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15
Q

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

A

bronchogenic carcinoma

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16
Q

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

A

cystic fibrosis

plural effusion

17
Q

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

A

hyaline membrane disease

pneumoconiosis

18
Q

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

A

bronchogenic carcinoma

metastatic lug disease

19
Q

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

A

bronchiectasis

20
Q

Sinusitis is considered a(n) ____pathological condition

A

additive

21
Q

Pleurisy is considered a(n) ___pathological condition

A

not additive or subtractive

22
Q

A disruption in the esophagus or airway may result in

A

mediastinal emphysema

23
Q

Inflammation diseases of the respiratory system include:

A

mycoplasma pneumonia

24
Q

The upper respiratory system includes the

A

larynx

pharynx

25
Q

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

A

True

26
Q

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

A

True

27
Q

Early pulmonary tuberculosis is always symptomatic

A

False

28
Q

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

A

False

29
Q

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

A

True

30
Q

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

A

True

31
Q

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

A

False

32
Q

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

A

True

33
Q

Chest Tube

A

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

34
Q

Endotracheal tube

A

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

35
Q

CVP lines

A

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

36
Q

pulmonary artery catheter

A

a multilumen catheter that serves to eval cardiac function

37
Q

Access catheter

A

catheters placed to allow multiple tapping for injection of chemotherapeutic agents

DMIS 1105 Midterm (5 decks)

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