Question 1

Match the arterial blood gas changes that occur during a mild to moderate asthmatic episode with the items below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-HCO3-

Accepted Answer

A) Increases 
B) Decreases 
C) Normal 
A) Increases 
B) Decreases 
C) Normal B

Question 2

Match the findings that typically develop during an asthmatic episode with the pulmonary function studies. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-VT

Accepted Answer

A) Normal 
B) Decreases 
C) Increases 
D) Normal or decreased 
E) Normal or increased 
A) Normal 
B) Decreases 
C) Increases 
D) Normal or decreased 
E) Normal or increased E

Question 3

MATCHING
Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma.
-Bronchospasm (smooth muscle constriction of bronchial airways)

Accepted Answer

A) YES-This is associated with asthma. 
B) NO-This is not associated with asthma. 
A) YES-This is associated with asthma. 
B) NO-This is not associated with asthma. A

Question 4

MATCHING
Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma.
-Pulmonary capillary congestion

Accepted Answer

A) YES-This is associated with asthma. 
B) NO-This is not associated with asthma. 
A) YES-This is associated with asthma. 
B) NO-This is not associated with asthma.

Question 5

MATCHING
Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma.
-Granulomas

Accepted Answer

A) YES-This is associated with asthma. 
B) NO-This is not associated with asthma. 
A) YES-This is associated with asthma. 
B) NO-This is not associated with asthma.

Question 6

Match what develops during an asthmatic episode to the oxygen indices. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-O2ER

Accepted Answer

A) Remains normal 
B) Decreases 
C) Increases 
D) Normal or decreased 
E) Normal or increased 
A) Remains normal 
B) Decreases 
C) Increases 
D) Normal or decreased 
E) Normal or increased

Question 7

The clinical scenarios associated with respiratory diseases result from the pathophysiologic mechanisms caused (or activated) by the anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with the disorder. Using the "Yes" or "No" options below, identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs that cause the clinical scenario associated with asthma.
-Bronchospasm Clinical Scenario

Accepted Answer

A) YES-This is associated with asthma. 
B) NO-This is not associated with asthma. 
A) YES-This is associated with asthma. 
B) NO-This is not associated with asthma.

Question 8

MATCHING
Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma.
-Atelectasis (severe s)

Accepted Answer

A) YES-This is associated with asthma. 
B) NO-This is not associated with asthma. 
A) YES-This is associated with asthma. 
B) NO-This is not associated with asthma.

Question 9

Match what develops during an asthmatic episode to the oxygen indices. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-  S/   T

Accepted Answer

A) Remains normal 
B) Decreases 
C) Increases 
D) Normal or decreased 
E) Normal or increased 
A) Remains normal 
B) Decreases 
C) Increases 
D) Normal or decreased 
E) Normal or increased

Question 10

In patients with intrinsic asthma, there is typically no strong family history of allergy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The clinical scenarios associated with respiratory diseases result from the pathophysiologic mechanisms caused (or activated) by the anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with the disorder. Using the "Yes" or "No" options below, identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs that cause the clinical scenario associated with asthma.
-Distal Airway and Alveolar Weakening Clinical Scenario

Accepted Answer

A) YES-This is associated with asthma. 
B) NO-This is not associated with asthma. 
A) YES-This is associated with asthma. 
B) NO-This is not associated with asthma.

Question 12

MATCHING
Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma.
-Interstitial edema

Accepted Answer

A) YES-This is associated with asthma. 
B) NO-This is not associated with asthma. 
A) YES-This is associated with asthma. 
B) NO-This is not associated with asthma.

Question 13

Match the findings that typically develop during an asthmatic episode with the pulmonary function studies. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-FEVT

Accepted Answer

A) Normal 
B) Decreases 
C) Increases 
D) Normal or decreased 
E) Normal or increased 
A) Normal 
B) Decreases 
C) Increases 
D) Normal or decreased 
E) Normal or increased

Question 14

With regard to the Asthma Zone Management System, the "Yellow Zone" is defined as 50% to 80% of personal best PEFR.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match what develops during an asthmatic episode to the oxygen indices. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-  O2

Accepted Answer

A) Remains normal 
B) Decreases 
C) Increases 
D) Normal or decreased 
E) Normal or increased 
A) Remains normal 
B) Decreases 
C) Increases 
D) Normal or decreased 
E) Normal or increased

Question 16

Match the findings that typically develop during an asthmatic episode with the pulmonary function studies. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-FVC

Accepted Answer

A) Normal 
B) Decreases 
C) Increases 
D) Normal or decreased 
E) Normal or increased 
A) Normal 
B) Decreases 
C) Increases 
D) Normal or decreased 
E) Normal or increased

Question 17

MATCHING
Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma.
-Distal airway and alveolar weakening

Accepted Answer

A) YES-This is associated with asthma. 
B) NO-This is not associated with asthma. 
A) YES-This is associated with asthma. 
B) NO-This is not associated with asthma.

Question 18

MATCHING
Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma.
-Chronic dilation and distortion of bronchial airway

Accepted Answer

A) YES-This is associated with asthma. 
B) NO-This is not associated with asthma. 
A) YES-This is associated with asthma. 
B) NO-This is not associated with asthma.

Question 19

MATCHING
Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma.
-Frothy white (or pink) bubblelike bronchial secretions

Accepted Answer

A) YES-This is associated with asthma. 
B) NO-This is not associated with asthma. 
A) YES-This is associated with asthma. 
B) NO-This is not associated with asthma.

Question 20

Intrinsic asthma is family-related and usually appears in children and in adults under 30 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Asthma

Match the arterial blood gas changes that occur during a mild to moderate asthmatic episode with the items below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -HCO3-

Match the findings that typically develop during an asthmatic episode with the pulmonary function studies. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -VT

MATCHING Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma. -Bronchospasm (smooth muscle constriction of bronchial airways)

MATCHING Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma. -Pulmonary capillary congestion

MATCHING Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma. -Granulomas

Match what develops during an asthmatic episode to the oxygen indices. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -O2ER

MATCHING Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma. -Atelectasis (severe s)

Match what develops during an asthmatic episode to the oxygen indices. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. - S/ T

In patients with intrinsic asthma, there is typically no strong family history of allergy.

MATCHING Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma. -Interstitial edema

Match the findings that typically develop during an asthmatic episode with the pulmonary function studies. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -FEVT

With regard to the Asthma Zone Management System, the "Yellow Zone" is defined as 50% to 80% of personal best PEFR.

Match what develops during an asthmatic episode to the oxygen indices. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. - O2

Match the findings that typically develop during an asthmatic episode with the pulmonary function studies. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -FVC

MATCHING Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma. -Distal airway and alveolar weakening

MATCHING Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma. -Chronic dilation and distortion of bronchial airway

MATCHING Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma. -Frothy white (or pink) bubblelike bronchial secretions

Intrinsic asthma is family-related and usually appears in children and in adults under 30 years.

The Patient Interview

The Physical Examination and Its Basis in Physiology

Pulmonary Function Study Assessments

Arterial Blood Gas Assessments

Oxygenation Assessments

Cardiovascular System Assessments

Other Important Tests and Procedures

Radiographic Examination of the Chest

The Therapist-Driven Protocol Program and the Role of the

Recording Skills: the Basis for Data Collection, Organization,

Chronic Bronchitis

Emphysema

Bronchiectasis

Pneumonia

Lung Abscess

Tuberculosis

Fungal Diseases of the Lungs

Pulmonary Edema

Pulmonary Embolism and Infarction

Flail Chest

Pneumothorax

Pleural Diseases

Kyphoscoliosis

Pneumoconiosis

Cancer of the Lung

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Chronic Interstitial Lung Diseases

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Myasthenia Gravis

Sleep Apnea

Clinical Manifestations Common With Newborn and Early Childhood Respiratory Disorders

Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn

Idiopathic Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Pulmonary Air Leak Syndromes

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Bronchiolitis or Pneumonitis

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Diaphragmatic Hernia

Croup Syndrome: Laryngotracheobronchitis and Acute Epiglottitis

Cystic Fibrosis

Near Drowning

Smoke Inhalation and Thermal Injuries

Postoperative Atelectasis

Respiratory Failure

Filters

Match the arterial blood gas changes that occur during a mild to moderate asthmatic episode with the items below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -HCO₃^-

Match the findings that typically develop during an asthmatic episode with the pulmonary function studies. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -V_T

Match what develops during an asthmatic episode to the oxygen indices. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -O₂ER

Match what develops during an asthmatic episode to the oxygen indices. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. - _S/ _T

Match the findings that typically develop during an asthmatic episode with the pulmonary function studies. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -FEV_T

Match what develops during an asthmatic episode to the oxygen indices. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. - O₂