Question 1

Asthma is characterized by the sudden onset of hyperreactivity of the bronchioles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

All the alveoli are collectively known as the pulmonary ____________,the functional part of the lung,as opposed to the connective tissue framework that surrounds and supports the alveoli.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All the alveoli are collectively known as...

Question 3

A healthcare professional assesses the patient's BS by ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   biopsy
B)   auscultation
C)   bronchoscopy
D)   pulmonary function tests

Question 4

The combining form bronchiol/o- means ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   air; lung
B)   breath; breathing
C)   bronchiole
D)   bronchus

Question 5

The combining forms pector/o- and steth/o- mean:

Accepted Answer

A)   air.
B)   chest.
C)   lung.
D)   thorax.

Question 6

The combining form spir/o- has two meanings,but the meaning that pertains to the respiratory system is the meaning ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The combining form spir/o- has two meanings,but...

Question 7

Coughing up blood-tinged sputum is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   pulmonary embolus.
B)   hemothorax.
C)   hemoptysis.
D)   expectoration.

Question 8

Blood that contains a low level of oxygen is called ____________ blood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Blood that contains a low level of...

Question 9

A patient with cystic fibrosis would have which treatments?

Accepted Answer

A)   postural drainage
B)   bronchodilator drugs
C)   daily percussion
D)   All of the above.

Question 10

In an unventilated space,carbon monoxide from smoke or car exhaust builds up in the blood,combining with hemoglobin to form:

Accepted Answer

A)   oxyhemoglobin.
B)   carboxyhemoglobin.
C)   carbon dioxide.
D)   an embolus.

Question 11

By definition,an endotracheal tube would be placed ____________ the trachea.

Accepted Answer

A)   next to
B)   around
C)   outside
D)   within

Question 12

The ____________ pleura is the membrane layer next to the wall of the thorax.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________ pleura is the membrane layer...

Question 13

The combining form atel/o- means :

Accepted Answer

A)   collapse.
B)   disease.
C)   incomplete.
D)   infection.

Question 14

A patient diagnosed with RDS has respiratory distress syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Irregular crackling or bubbling sounds during inspiration are called:

Accepted Answer

A)   rhonchi.
B)   stridor.
C)   wheezes.
D)   rales.

Question 16

During swallowing,muscles in the neck pull the larynx up to meet the ____________,a lidlike structure that seals off the larynx.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During swallowing,muscles in the neck pull the...

Question 17

During forceful inhalation,the external ____________ muscles between the ribs and muscles in the neck and chest pull up and out.

Accepted Answer

A)   diaphragm
B)   intercostal
C)   phrenic
D)   pleura

Question 18

A patient diagnosed with PND has ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   sudden attacks of difficulty breathing
B)   a genetic lung disease
C)   pneumonia in all lobes
D)   pulmonary edema

Question 19

All of the following are true about the thoracic cavity except ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   it is located within the mediastinum
B)   it is posterior to the sternum
C)   it contains the lungs
D)   it is anterior to the spinal column

Question 20

Which syllable is the primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word bronchopulmonary (brong-koh-pul-moh-nair-ee) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   brong
B)   pul
C)   moh
D)   nair.

Exam 4: Pulmonology - Respiratory System

During swallowing,muscles in the neck pull the larynx up to meet the ____________,a lidlike structure that seals off the larynx.

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The combining forms pector/o- and steth/o- mean:

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A patient diagnosed with PND has ____________.

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During forceful inhalation,the external ____________ muscles between the ribs and muscles in the neck and chest pull up and out.

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The combining form bronchiol/o- means ____________.

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Asthma is characterized by the sudden onset of hyperreactivity of the bronchioles.

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The combining form spir/o- has two meanings,but the meaning that pertains to the respiratory system is the meaning ____________.

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All of the following are true about the thoracic cavity except ____________.

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Blood that contains a low level of oxygen is called ____________ blood.

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A patient diagnosed with RDS has respiratory distress syndrome.

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Irregular crackling or bubbling sounds during inspiration are called:

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In an unventilated space,carbon monoxide from smoke or car exhaust builds up in the blood,combining with hemoglobin to form:

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By definition,an endotracheal tube would be placed ____________ the trachea.

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The combining form atel/o- means :

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The ____________ pleura is the membrane layer next to the wall of the thorax.

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All the alveoli are collectively known as the pulmonary ____________,the functional part of the lung,as opposed to the connective tissue framework that surrounds and supports the alveoli.

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Which syllable is the primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word bronchopulmonary (brong-koh-pul-moh-nair-ee) ?

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A patient with cystic fibrosis would have which treatments?

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Coughing up blood-tinged sputum is known as:

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A healthcare professional assesses the patient's BS by ____________.

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