Deck 3: Respiratory System

Question 1

Cystic fibrosis is classified as a(n)_____ disease.

A)genetic.
B)inflammatory.
C)degenerative.
D)neoplastic.

Answer 1

genetic.

Question 2

On a normal PA chest radiograph,the right hemidiaphragm appears higher than the left hemidiaphragm.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

High-resolution computed tomography is the imaging modality of choice in cases of suspected:

A)bronchiectasis.
B)cystic fibrosis.
C)fungal pneumonia.
D)respiratory distress syndrome.

Answer 3

bronchiectasis.

Question 4

Pleural effusion is best described as:

A)excess fluid collects in the pleural cavity.
B)inflammation of the pleura.
C)a cavity that is radiographically visible on a chest image.
D)more than one of the above.

Question 5

Early pulmonary tuberculosis is always symptomatic.

Question 6

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

A)hypercapnia.
B)hypoxemia.
C)CPAP.
D)PPV.

Question 7

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

A)Aspiration
B)Diffusion
C)Inhalation
D)Ventilation

Question 8

Sinusitis is considered a(n)_____ pathologic condition.

A)additive
B)subtractive
C)none of the above

Question 9

Pleurisy is considered a(n)_____ pathologic condition.

A)additive
B)subtractive
C)none of the above

Question 10

Coccidioidomycosis is a systemic,fungal infection of the lungs particularly endemic to the Ohio,Missouri,and Mississippi River valleys.

Question 11

Inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system include:

A)hyaline membrane disease.
B)mycoplasma pneumonia.
C)subcutaneous emphysema.
D)bronchial adenoma.

Question 12

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

A)bronchiectasis.
B)COPD.
C)pleurisy.
D)pneumonia.

Question 13

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

A)bronchiectasis.
B)COPD.
C)emphysema.
D)pleurisy.

Question 14

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may be caused by:

A)chronic obstructive bronchitis.
B)emphysema.
C)both a and b

Question 15

A disruption in the esophagus or airway may result in:

A)hemothorax.
B)mediastinal emphysema.
C)pectus excavatum.
D)Legionnaires' disease.

Question 16

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?

A)Bronchial carcinoid tumors
B)Bronchogenic carcinoma
C)Hematogenous metastatic lung disease
D)Lymphogenous metastasis lung disease

Question 17

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

Question 18

Pneumoconioses result from inhalation of foreign substances and may include:

A)anthracosis.
B)asbestosis.
C)silicosis.
D)all of the above.

Question 19

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

A)PA and lateral chest radiograph.
B)thoracic computed tomographic angiogram.
C)nuclear medicine ventilation and perfusion scan.
D)thoracic MRI.

Question 20

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

A)hyaline membrane disease.
B)pneumonia.
C)respiratory distress syndrome.
D)more than one of the above.

Question 21

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

Question 22

Lateral decubitus chest radiographs can better detect smaller amounts of fluid in the pleural space than an erect lateral chest radiograph.

Question 23

Small cell carcinoma has a much higher mortality rate than other bronchogenic cancers.

Question 24

The posterior mediastinum contains the heart and great vessels,esophagus,and trachea.