Question 1

In a normal differential white blood cell (WBC) count, which of the following would have the highest number?

Accepted Answer

A)   Neutrophils
B)  Basophils
C)  Eosinophils
D)  Lymphocytes A

Question 2

Culture and sensitivity tests:

Accepted Answer

A)   stain a microorganism as Gram-positive or Gram-negative.
B)  determine the shape of the organisms present.
C)  identify the DNA of organisms present in the sputum.
D)  determine the antibiotic(s)  best suited for combating an infection. D

Question 3

After a thoracentesis procedure, it is important to monitor the patient for:

Accepted Answer

A)   bronchospasm.
B)  hemoptysis.
C)  increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) .
D)  pneumothorax. D

Question 4

Diagnostic thoracentesis can be used to:

Accepted Answer

A)   withdraw a secretion sample from the lung for a sputum smear.
B)  withdraw a secretion sample from the lung for a Gram stain.
C)  determine the etiology of a pleural effusion.
D)  remove air from the pleural space.

Question 5

Gram staining is done to:
1) classify organisms as Gram-positive or Gram-negative.
2) identify tuberculosis organisms.
3) speed up the organism culturing process.
4) help guide antibiotic therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  3
B)  1, 4
C)  2, 3
D)  1, 2, 3, 4

Question 6

Therapeutic bronchoscopy is used for all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   to remove a foreign body.
B)  in selective lavage.
C)  in bronchiectasis evaluation.
D)  to manage life-threatening hemoptysis.

Question 7

For blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine values:

Accepted Answer

A)   serum creatinine is a protein produced in the kidneys.
B)  BUN and serum creatinine values that are higher than the normal range indicate renal failure.
C)  urea is a waste product of carbohydrate metabolism in the intestines.
D)  BUN values that are below normal indicate renal failure.

Question 8

A 14-year-old patient has had a serious asthma attack. Her white blood cell count can be expected to show:

Accepted Answer

A)   decreased neutrophils.
B)  decreased erythrocytes.
C)  increased eosinophils.
D)  increased monocytes.

Question 9

Your patient has pneumonia and a right pleural effusion. If the pleural exudate fluid is infected, it will show:
1) a low protein level.
2) a high white blood cell count.
3) bacteria.
4) many red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2
B)  2, 3
C)  1, 3, 4
D)  1, 2, 3, 4

Question 10

In response to a viral infection, the following can be expected to be seen in the white blood cell count:

Accepted Answer

A)   Increased lymphocytes
B)  Decreased monocytes
C)  Increased basophils
D)  Decreased platelets

Exam 8: Other Important Tests and Procedures