Question 1

Asthma that occurs in the absence of or without clear evidence of an antigen-antibody reaction is called extrinsic asthma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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.
-TLC

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 3

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.
-PaCO2

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

MATCHING
Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma.
-Excessive 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 5

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.
-ERV

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 6

Match what develops during an asthmatic episode to the oxygen indices. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-DO2

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

During an asthmatic episode, the bronchial mucosa is edematous and infiltrated with eosinophils and other inflammatory cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Percussion notes during a severe asthmatic episode are dull.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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.
-IC

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 10

MATCHING
Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma.
-Fibrotic thickening of the alveoli (parenchymal fibrosis)

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 11

MATCHING
Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma.
-Compression of great vessels and decreased cardiac return

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.
-Alveolar consolidation

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

Allergic asthma often disappears after puberty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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.
-FEF 200-1200

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 15

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.
-FEF50%

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 16

MATCHING
Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma.
-Destruction of pulmonary capillaries

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 17

Match what develops during an asthmatic episode to the oxygen indices. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-Svo2

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 18

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.
-FRC

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 19

Match the arterial blood gas changes that occur during a severe asthmatic episode (status asthmaticus) to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-PaCO2

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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.
-FEF 25%-75%

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

Exam 13: Asthma

Asthma that occurs in the absence of or without clear evidence of an antigen-antibody reaction is called extrinsic asthma.

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. -TLC

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. -PaCO2

MATCHING Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma. -Excessive bronchial secretions

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. -ERV

Match what develops during an asthmatic episode to the oxygen indices. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -DO2

During an asthmatic episode, the bronchial mucosa is edematous and infiltrated with eosinophils and other inflammatory cells.

Percussion notes during a severe asthmatic episode are dull.

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. -IC

MATCHING Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma. -Fibrotic thickening of the alveoli (parenchymal fibrosis)

MATCHING Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma. -Compression of great vessels and decreased cardiac return

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

Allergic asthma often disappears after puberty.

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. -FEF 200-1200

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. -FEF50%

MATCHING Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma. -Destruction of pulmonary capillaries

Match what develops during an asthmatic episode to the oxygen indices. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Svo2

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. -FRC

Match the arterial blood gas changes that occur during a severe asthmatic episode (status asthmaticus) to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -PaCO2

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. -FEF 25%-75%

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. -PaCO₂

Match what develops during an asthmatic episode to the oxygen indices. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -DO₂

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. -FEF _200-1200

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. -FEF_50%

Match what develops during an asthmatic episode to the oxygen indices. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Svo₂

Match the arterial blood gas changes that occur during a severe asthmatic episode (status asthmaticus) to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -PaCO₂

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. -FEF _25%-75%