Question 1

Prophylactic use of vaccines against influenza is effective in reducing the occurrence of the disease, especially in older and infirm adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

_____ refers to obstructive diseases of the lungs, including chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, asthma, emphysema, and pneumoconiosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  IRDS 
B)  COPD 
C)  Infectious mononucleosis 
D)  ARDS 
A)  IRDS 
B)  COPD 
C)  Infectious mononucleosis 
D)  ARDS B

Question 3

The common cold is a group of minor illnesses caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  fungi. 
B)  bacteria. 
C)  almost 200 viruses or from Mycoplasma. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  fungi. 
B)  bacteria. 
C)  almost 200 viruses or from Mycoplasma. 
D)  all of the above. C

Question 4

Occupational diseases that cause progressive, chronic inflammation and infection in the lungs from inhalation of inorganic dust are termed

Accepted Answer

A)  emphysema. 
B)  bronchiectasis. 
C)  pneumoconiosis. 
D)  pneumothorax. 
A)  emphysema. 
B)  bronchiectasis. 
C)  pneumoconiosis. 
D)  pneumothorax.

Question 5

Causes of epistaxis are

Accepted Answer

A)  direct trauma or foreign body. 
B)  hypertension or other systemic disorders. 
C)  hemophilia and leukemia. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  direct trauma or foreign body. 
B)  hypertension or other systemic disorders. 
C)  hemophilia and leukemia. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 6

A double fracture of three or more adjacent ribs resulting in instability in the chest wall describes a patient with

Accepted Answer

A)  histoplasmosis. 
B)  pulmonary abscess. 
C)  flail chest. 
D)  Legionella infection. 
A)  histoplasmosis. 
B)  pulmonary abscess. 
C)  flail chest. 
D)  Legionella infection.

Question 7

Target groups for influenza immunization include persons aged 50 and older, patients with chronic disease, health care providers, and other high-risk persons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Permanent, irreversible dilation or distortion of the bronchi, resulting from destruction of muscular bronchial wall, describes

Accepted Answer

A)  emphysema. 
B)  bronchiectasis. 
C)  pneumoconiosis. 
D)  pneumothorax. 
A)  emphysema. 
B)  bronchiectasis. 
C)  pneumoconiosis. 
D)  pneumothorax.

Question 9

Lung abscesses are often a complication of pneumonia caused by bacteria. Aspiration of food, a foreign object, bronchial stenosis, or neoplasms may cause pulmonary abscesses to form. A pulmonary abscess also may develop when a septic embolism is carried to the lung via the pulmonary circulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The treatment of sinusitis may include

Accepted Answer

A)  antibiotics, decongestants, and antihistamines. 
B)  allergy testing, immunotherapy, and corticosteroids. 
C)  sinusotomy. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  antibiotics, decongestants, and antihistamines. 
B)  allergy testing, immunotherapy, and corticosteroids. 
C)  sinusotomy. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 11

Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disorder most commonly detected in the lungs; serious disability is rare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A history of smoking is listed as an etiologic factor in bronchitis, bronchiectasis, emphysema, and lung cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_____ is a destructive disease of the alveoli and the adjacent capillary walls resulting in chronic dyspnea, cough, and the characteristic barrel chest.

Accepted Answer

A)  Emphysema 
B)  Bronchiectasis 
C)  Pneumoconiosis 
D)  Pneumothorax 
A)  Emphysema 
B)  Bronchiectasis 
C)  Pneumoconiosis 
D)  Pneumothorax

Question 14

_____ is a fungal disease originating in the lungs, with the greatest occurrence in the Midwestern United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  Histoplasmosis 
B)  Pulmonary abscess 
C)  Flail chest 
D)  Legionella infection 
A)  Histoplasmosis 
B)  Pulmonary abscess 
C)  Flail chest 
D)  Legionella infection

Question 15

Treatment of pneumonia includes

Accepted Answer

A)  organism-specific antibiotics for bacterial pneumonia. 
B)  penicillin for viral pneumonia. 
C)  thoracentesis. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  organism-specific antibiotics for bacterial pneumonia. 
B)  penicillin for viral pneumonia. 
C)  thoracentesis. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 16

Atelectasis, an airless or collapsed state of pulmonary tissue, may result from

Accepted Answer

A)  obstruction in the bronchial tree. 
B)  prolonged inactivity. 
C)  failure to breathe deeply postoperatively. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  obstruction in the bronchial tree. 
B)  prolonged inactivity. 
C)  failure to breathe deeply postoperatively. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 17

Sputum removal management is the most important in the treatment of

Accepted Answer

A)  flail chest. 
B)  bronchiectasis. 
C)  pleurisy. 
D)  pharyngitis. 
A)  flail chest. 
B)  bronchiectasis. 
C)  pleurisy. 
D)  pharyngitis.

Question 18

A collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity, resulting in a collapsed lung, describes a condition called

Accepted Answer

A)  emphysema. 
B)  bronchiectasis. 
C)  pneumoconiosis. 
D)  pneumothorax. 
A)  emphysema. 
B)  bronchiectasis. 
C)  pneumoconiosis. 
D)  pneumothorax.

Question 19

Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection, so no known prevention exists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Epstein-Barr virus is the cause of

Accepted Answer

A)  infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS). 
B)  COPD. 
C)  infectious mononucleosis. 
D)  adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). 
A)  infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS). 
B)  COPD. 
C)  infectious mononucleosis. 
D)  adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Prophylactic use of vaccines against influenza is effective in reducing the occurrence of the disease, especially in older and infirm adults.

_____ refers to obstructive diseases of the lungs, including chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, asthma, emphysema, and pneumoconiosis.

The common cold is a group of minor illnesses caused by

Occupational diseases that cause progressive, chronic inflammation and infection in the lungs from inhalation of inorganic dust are termed

Causes of epistaxis are

A double fracture of three or more adjacent ribs resulting in instability in the chest wall describes a patient with

Target groups for influenza immunization include persons aged 50 and older, patients with chronic disease, health care providers, and other high-risk persons.

Permanent, irreversible dilation or distortion of the bronchi, resulting from destruction of muscular bronchial wall, describes

Lung abscesses are often a complication of pneumonia caused by bacteria. Aspiration of food, a foreign object, bronchial stenosis, or neoplasms may cause pulmonary abscesses to form. A pulmonary abscess also may develop when a septic embolism is carried to the lung via the pulmonary circulation.

The treatment of sinusitis may include

Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disorder most commonly detected in the lungs; serious disability is rare.

A history of smoking is listed as an etiologic factor in bronchitis, bronchiectasis, emphysema, and lung cancer.

_____ is a destructive disease of the alveoli and the adjacent capillary walls resulting in chronic dyspnea, cough, and the characteristic barrel chest.

_____ is a fungal disease originating in the lungs, with the greatest occurrence in the Midwestern United States.

Treatment of pneumonia includes

Atelectasis, an airless or collapsed state of pulmonary tissue, may result from

Sputum removal management is the most important in the treatment of

A collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity, resulting in a collapsed lung, describes a condition called

Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection, so no known prevention exists.

The Epstein-Barr virus is the cause of

Mechanisms of Disease, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System

Diseases and Conditions of the Digestive System

Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System

Diseases and Conditions of the Urinary System

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Exam 9: Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System

Prophylactic use of vaccines against influenza is effective in reducing the occurrence of the disease, especially in older and infirm adults.

_____ refers to obstructive diseases of the lungs, including chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, asthma, emphysema, and pneumoconiosis.

The common cold is a group of minor illnesses caused by

Occupational diseases that cause progressive, chronic inflammation and infection in the lungs from inhalation of inorganic dust are termed

Causes of epistaxis are

A double fracture of three or more adjacent ribs resulting in instability in the chest wall describes a patient with

Target groups for influenza immunization include persons aged 50 and older, patients with chronic disease, health care providers, and other high-risk persons.

Permanent, irreversible dilation or distortion of the bronchi, resulting from destruction of muscular bronchial wall, describes

Lung abscesses are often a complication of pneumonia caused by bacteria. Aspiration of food, a foreign object, bronchial stenosis, or neoplasms may cause pulmonary abscesses to form. A pulmonary abscess also may develop when a septic embolism is carried to the lung via the pulmonary circulation.

The treatment of sinusitis may include

Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disorder most commonly detected in the lungs; serious disability is rare.

A history of smoking is listed as an etiologic factor in bronchitis, bronchiectasis, emphysema, and lung cancer.

_____ is a destructive disease of the alveoli and the adjacent capillary walls resulting in chronic dyspnea, cough, and the characteristic barrel chest.

_____ is a fungal disease originating in the lungs, with the greatest occurrence in the Midwestern United States.

Treatment of pneumonia includes

Atelectasis, an airless or collapsed state of pulmonary tissue, may result from

Sputum removal management is the most important in the treatment of

A collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity, resulting in a collapsed lung, describes a condition called

Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection, so no known prevention exists.

The Epstein-Barr virus is the cause of

Mechanisms of Disease, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Developmental, Congenital, and Childhood Diseases and Disorders

Immunologic Diseases and Conditions

Diseases and Conditions of the Endocrine System

Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear

Diseases and Conditions of the Integumentary System

Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System

Diseases and Conditions of the Digestive System

Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System

Diseases and Conditions of the Urinary System

Diseases and Conditions of the Reproductive System

Neurologic Diseases and Conditions

Mental Disorders

Disorders and Conditions Resulting From Trauma

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