Patho NSG 5003 Midterm Exam Questions And
Correct Answers
Respiration marked by alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing result from
impairment of what respiratory mechanism - ANSWER Decreased blood flow to the
medulla oblongata
what pulmonary defense mechanism moves a mucous blanket that entraps particles
moving toward the oropharynx - ANSWER cilia
which term identifies movement of gas and air into and out of the lungs - ANSWER
ventilation
aspiration is most likely to occur in the right mainstream bronchus because it - ANSWER
extends vertically from the trachea
When a patient aspirates food particles, in which location would the nurse expect to
auscultate decreased or absent breath sounds - ANSWER right lung
Which of the following describes intrapleural pressure - ANSWER below atmospheric
what is the medical term for a condition that results from pulmonary hypertension,
creating chronic pressure overload in the right ventricle - ANSWER cor pulmonale
which normal physiologic change occurs in the aging pulmonary system - ANSWER
stiffening of the chest wall
Pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) results from which alteration - ANSWER narrowed
pulmonary capillaries
, Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung is best described as a tumour that causes which
changes - ANS airway obstruction and atelectasis
what is the medical term given to the presence of air in the pleural space - ANS
pneumothorax
Fluid in the pleural space characterizes which condition - ANS pleural effusion
At what age does chest wall compliance in an infant become similar to that of an adult -
ANSWER an adult's chest wall compliance is lower than an infants
Which of the following statements is correct concerning hypoxemia - ANSWER
respiratory alterations cause hypoxemia
Examination of the throat in a child showing signs and symptoms of acute epiglottitis
may lead to what life-threatening complications - ANSWER laryngospasms
Which of the following describes cystic fibrosis best? - ANWER Respiratory disorder
caused by the aberrant expression of a protein that produces thick mucous that clogs
the respiratory tract, pancreas seminal ducts and vas deferens
Which of the following is the cause of cystic fibrosis - ANWER Autosomal recessive
inheritance
Which of the following statements regarding the advances in the treatment of
respiratory distress syndrome RDS of the newborn is/are incorrect? - ANSWER
Administering oxygen to mothers during preterm labor increases their arterial oxygen
before the birth of the fetus
Why is nasal congestion such a serious threat to young infants - ANSWER Infants are
obligatory nose breathers
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