Deck 3: Respiratory System

Question 1

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may be caused by

A) chronic obstructive bronchitis.
B) emphysema.
C) Both A and B.

Answer 1

Both A and B.

Question 2

Chest radiography is the imaging modality of choice for the evaluation of
1)bronchial adenoma.
2)hyaline membrane disease.
3)pneumoconiosis.

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Answer 2

2 and 3 only

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Bronchogenic carcinoma

Question 4

Which of the following pathologies of the respiratory system are classified as additive pathologies?
1)Cystic fibrosis
2)Emphysema
3)Pleural effusion

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

The current standard of care when a pulmonary embolus is suspected is a
1)PA and lateral chest radiograph.
2)thoracic computed tomographic angiogram.
3)single photon emission computed tomography.

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 7

Sinusitis is considered a(n)_____ pathologic condition.

A) additive
B) subtractive
C) None of the above.

Question 8

Bacteria commonly responsible for typical pneumonia include
1)Staphylococcus aureus.
2)parainfluenza.
3)H.influenza.

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 9

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 life support devices.

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 10

The most common lethal nosocomial infection in the United States is

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

Question 11

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 12

Patients presenting with a lung abscess often demonstrate which of the following clinical manifestations?
1)Fever
2)Cough
3)Expectoration of pus

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 13

Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)positron emission tomography is the imaging modality of choice for
1)COPD.
2)bronchogenic carcinoma.
3)metastatic lung disease.

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 14

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 15

Pneumoconioses result from inhalation of foreign substances and may include

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

Question 16

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 17

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.

Question 18

Which of the following body structures enclose the thoracic cavity?
1)Ribs
2)Sternum
3)Thoracic vertebrae

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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 21

Match the following medical devices with the correct descriptions.

A large plastic tube inserted through the patient's nose or mouth into the trachea to manage the patient's airway.

A)Chest tube
B)Endotracheal tube
C)CVP lines
D)Pulmonary artery catheter
E)Access catheter

Question 22

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

Question 23

The upper respiratory system includes the

A)larynx.
B)(oro-, naso-)pharynx.
C)trachea.

Question 24

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

Question 25

Match the following medical devices with the correct descriptions.

Catheters placed to allow multiple tapping for injection of chemotherapeutic agents.

A)Chest tube
B)Endotracheal tube
C)CVP lines
D)Pulmonary artery catheter
E)Access catheter

Question 26

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

Question 27

Match the following medical devices with the correct descriptions.

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

A)Chest tube
B)Endotracheal tube
C)CVP lines
D)Pulmonary artery catheter
E)Access catheter

Question 28

Match the following medical devices with the correct descriptions.

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

A)Chest tube
B)Endotracheal tube
C)CVP lines
D)Pulmonary artery catheter
E)Access catheter

Question 29

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

Question 30

Early pulmonary tuberculosis is always symptomatic.

Question 31

Pleurisy is considered a(n)_____ pathologic condition.

A) additive
B) subtractive
C) None of the above.

Question 32

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

Question 33

A disruption in the esophagus or airway may result in

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

Question 34

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

Question 35

Match the following medical devices with the correct descriptions.

A multilumen catheter that serves to evaluate cardiac function.

A)Chest tube
B)Endotracheal tube
C)CVP lines
D)Pulmonary artery catheter
E)Access catheter

Question 36

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

Question 37

Inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system include
A.respiratory distress syndrome.
B.mycoplasma pneumonia.
C.subcutaneous emphysema.
D.bronchial adenoma.

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3