Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Pneumoconioses result from inhalation of foreign substances and may include

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Pleural effusion is best described as

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 7

Match the following medical devices with the correct descriptions.

-A multilumen catheter that serves to evaluate cardiac function.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may be caused by

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Match the following medical devices with the correct descriptions.

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Early pulmonary tuberculosis is always symptomatic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Sinusitis is considered a(n)_____ pathologic condition.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A disruption in the esophagus or airway may result in

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Pleurisy is considered a(n)_____ pathologic condition.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

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

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

Pneumoconioses result from inhalation of foreign substances and may include

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.

Pleural effusion is best described as

Match the following medical devices with the correct descriptions. -A multilumen catheter that serves to evaluate cardiac function.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may be caused by

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

Match the following medical devices with the correct descriptions. -Catheters placed to allow multiple tapping for injection of chemotherapeutic agents.

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

Early pulmonary tuberculosis is always symptomatic.

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

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.

Sinusitis is considered a(n)_____ pathologic condition.

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

A disruption in the esophagus or airway may result in

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

Pleurisy is considered a(n)_____ pathologic condition.

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

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Exam 3: Respiratory System

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

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

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

Pneumoconioses result from inhalation of foreign substances and may include

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.

Pleural effusion is best described as

Match the following medical devices with the correct descriptions. -A multilumen catheter that serves to evaluate cardiac function.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may be caused by

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

Match the following medical devices with the correct descriptions. -Catheters placed to allow multiple tapping for injection of chemotherapeutic agents.

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

Early pulmonary tuberculosis is always symptomatic.

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

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.

Sinusitis is considered a(n)_____ pathologic condition.

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

A disruption in the esophagus or airway may result in

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

Pleurisy is considered a(n)_____ pathologic condition.

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

Introduction to Pathology

Skeletal System

Cardiovascular System

Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System

Hepatobiliary System

Urinary System

Central Nervous System

Hemopoietic System

Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Traumatic Disease

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