Exam 39: Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Which of the following structures is located in the lower respiratory tract?

The sinuses are fluid-filled spaces of the face that help filter inhaled air.

Clubbing of the fingers in a patient with emphysema is caused by

Carl Rowe is to have a sleep study at the local hospital. The study is performed with what technology?

Exposure to radon gas over time contributes to the development of lung cancer.

When taking a nebulizer treatment, the patient should breathe in faster than normal to absorb as much medication as possible.

The exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen between lung tissue and the bloodstream occurs in the

The collection of dust and foreign particles in the cilia lining the respiratory tract initiates the cough reflex.

A patient suspected of having cancer of the lung shows what symptom(s)?

__________ is measured by instructing the patient to inhale deeply and exhale completely without forcing the exhalation.

Asbestosis typically is seen in individuals who worked for years in which of the following occupations?

Pneumonia is most often seen in young children and the elderly.

What is the initial treatment regimen for active pulmonary TB recommended by the CDC?

Which of the following best describes the green zone of a traditional peak flow meter?

Individuals exposed to TB have a positive PPD result for the rest of their lives.

Healthcare workers who have a positive PPD skin test must have the test repeated annually to screen for active tuberculosis.

Risk factors for sleep apnea include

An individual with emphysema suffers from __________, which requires the person to sit upright to breathe.

A collection of air in the pleural space that results in atelectasis is called a(n) __________.

The left lung is divided into three lobes and the right lung into two.