Respiratory ppt and SA Flashcards
Rod-shaped bacteria that have a waxy coat permitting existence outside the host for long periods cause:
Tuberculosis
The thin-walled sac where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged with the blood in the pulmonary circulatory system is a(n)
Alveolus
The trachea is:
A noncollapsible tubular structure of C-shaped cartilage
What result can occur when an endotracheal tube is positioned too high?
aspiration pneumonia
What image is obtained to verify the correct placement of a central venous catheter?
Chest radiograph
Swelling of the epiglottic tissue commonly caused by the flu is:
Epiglottitis
The hallmark of pulmonary overinflation in cases of emphysema is:
Flattened diaphragms
A condition of diminished air within the lung associated with reduced lung volume is:
Atelectasis
A lung abscess is a(n):
Necrotic lung tissue surrounded by inflammatory debris
Air in the cavity surrounding the lung is known as:
Pneumothorax
Pleural effusion is best described as:
excess fluid collects in the pleural cavity
Stomach, thyroid, and pancreas carcinomas metastasize to the lung by:
Hematogenous spread
Incorrect Response
Lymphangitic spread
Direct connection
Hematogenous spread
Incorrect Response
Lymphangitic spread
Direct connection
Cystic fibrosis
what type of carcinoma are these
adenocarcinoma, squamous cell, undifferentiated large cell, and small cell.
bronchogenic carcinoma
The newborn who experiences underaeration of the lungs resulting from a lack of surfactant has:
Hyaline membrane disease
Thrombi that develop in the deep venous system of the lower extremity and are trapped in the lung circulation are:
Pulmonary emboli
Which of the pathologies listed below is the most common fatal primary malignancy in the United States, accounting for over 90% of all lung tumors?
Bronchogenic carcinoma
On a normal PA Chest, which hemidiaphragm appears higher than the other?
the right is higher
list what the upper respiratory system include
larynx, pharynx, trachea
what is a thrombus
a blood clot
A pulmonary embolus (PE) is best visualized with:
CT
Is cystic fibrosis additive or subtractive pathology?
additive
build up of mucus in lungs
Is emphysema additive or subtractive pathology?
subtractive
destruction of alveoli
is pleural effusion additive or subtractive pathology?
additive
buildup of fluid
Patients presenting with a lung abscess often demonstrate which of the following clinical manifestations?
1. Fever
2. Cough
3. Expectoration of pus
all
true/false
Small cell carcinoma has a much higher mortality rate than other bronchogenic cancers.
true
what is in the lower respiratory system?
trachea, bronchi, bronchioles
