Midterm Exam: NR507 / NR 507 (Latest 2025 / 2026) Advanced Pathophysiology | Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
A patient with normal lungs should be able to exhale _____ of the forced vital capacity within the first second.
a. 50%
b. 70%
c. 80%
d. 90%
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Question:
A patient with normal lungs should be able to exhale _____ of the forced vital
capacity within the first second.
a. 50%
b. 70%
c. 80%
d. 90%
Answer:
80%
Question:
Simple spirometry includes a measure of residual capacity.
a. True
b. False
Answer:
False
,Question:
The NP reviews the results of a patient's pulmonary function tests and notes
that the FEV1, FVC, and total lung capacity (TLC) are reduced. The FEV1/FVC
ratio is normal. Based on interpretation, this reflects:
a. Obstructive lung disease.
b. Combined obstructive-restrictive lung disease.
c. Restrictive lung disease.
d. The test is invalid.
Answer:
Restrictive lung disease.
Question:
Chronic bronchitis will decrease which of the following parameters?
a. Decreased total lung capacity.
b. Decreased forced expiratory flow (FEV1).
c. Increased lung compliance.
d. Decreased diffusing capacity.
Answer:
Decreased forced expiratory flow (FEV1).
,Question:
Which of the following would indicate obstructive lung disease?
a. Chronic asthma.
b. Pneumonia.
c. Pulmonary fibrosis.
d. Pulmonary hypertension.
Answer:
Chronic asthma.
Question:
Which of the following spirometry results indicate restrictive lung disease?
a. FEV1, FEV, and total lung capacity normal: FEV1/FVC ratio normal.
b. FEV1 reduced, FVC normal, total lung capacity reduced; FEV1/FVC ratio
normal.
c. FEV1, FVC, and total lung capacity reduced; FEV1/FVC ratio normal.
d. FEV1, FEV, and total lung capacity reduced; FEV1/FVC ratio reduced.
Answer:
FEV1, FVC, and total lung capacity reduced; FEV1/FVC ratio normal.
, Question:
The NP notes that a patient's FEV1/FVC ratio is normal. Which of the
following conditions is most likely the patient's pulmonary issue?
a. Pneumonia.
b. Chronic asthma.
c. Emphysema.
d. Pulmonary fibrosis.
Answer:
Pulmonary fibrosis.
Question:
A patient with chronic bronchitis is most likely to experience:
a. Respiratory alkalosis due to inability to exhale CO2.
b. Respiratory acidosis due to decreased intake of O2.
c. Respiratory acidosis due to inability to exhale CO2.
d. Respiratory alkalosis due to inability to exhale CO2
Answer:
Respiratory acidosis due to inability to exhale CO2.
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