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PATHO NSG 5003 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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PATHO NSG 5003 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS WITHCORRECT ANSWERS
Respirations that are characterized by alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing are a result of
which respiratory mechanism - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Decreased blood flow to the medulla
oblongata
what pulmonary defense mechanism propels a mucous blanket that entraps particles moving toward
the oropharynx - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅cilia
which term is used to identify the movement of gas and air into and out of the lungs - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔✅ventilation
aspiration is most likely to occur in the right mainstream bronchus because it - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅extends vertically from the trachea
when an individual aspirates food particles, where would the nurse expect to hear decreased or absent
breath sounds - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅right lung
which describes the pressure in the pleural space - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅below atmospheric
what medical term is used for a condition that results from pulmonary hypertension, creating chronic
pressure overload in the right ventricle - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅cor pulmonale
which normal physiologic change occurs in the aging pulmonary system - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅stiffening of the chest wall
Pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) results from which alteration - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅narrowed pulmonary capillaries
, Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung is best described as a tumor that causes which alterations -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅airway obstruction and atelectasis
what medical term is used to identify the accumulation of air in the pleural space - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅pneumothorax
Fluid in the pleural space characterizes which condition - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅pleural effusion
How does chest wall compliance in an infant differ from that of an adult - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅an
adult's chest wall compliance is lower than an infants
Which statement is true regarding hypoxemia - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅respiratory alterations cause
hypoxemia
Examination of the throat in a child demonstrating signs and symptoms of acute epiglottitis may
contribute to which life-threatening complications - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅laryngospasms
Which statement best describes cystic fibrosis - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Pulmonary disorder involving
an abnormal expression of a protein-producing viscous mucus that obstructs the airways, pancreas, seat
ducts, and vas deferens
Cystic fibrosis is caused by which process - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Autosomal recessive inheritance
Which statement about the advances in the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) of the
newborn is incorrect - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Administering oxygen to mothers during preterm labor
increases their arterial oxygen before the birth of the fetus
Why is nasal congestion a serious threat to young infants - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Infants are
obligatory nose breathers
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