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med 270 ch 9

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what percent of lung cancers are due to smoking

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90%

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how is acute rhinitis passed from one individual to another

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touch and air droplets

front 3

abnormal musical sound heard on inspiration are called what

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rales

front 4

the upper respiratory system includes the nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx and which of the following

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sinuses

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What is a collection of infectious material contained within a capsule called?

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pulmonary abscess

front 6

What pulmonary disease is caused by frequent inhalation of dust particles related to insulating and fireproofing?

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asbestosis

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A barrel chest is a symptom of which of the following?

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COPD

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What is a collection of blood in the chest cavity called?

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Hemothorax

front 9

A blue color often observed in the nail beds and lips is known by which medical term?

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cyanosis

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Which procedure involves inserting a chest tube to withdraw air and assist in re-expanding the lung?

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thoracentesis

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What is the leading cause of death due to infections in the older population?

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pneumonia

front 12

Which of the following is a bacterial pulmonary infection?

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legionnaires disease

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Which of the following conditions does severe dyspnea lead to?

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hypoxemia

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Which of the following would be effective in determining infectious disease?

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sputum cultures

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What is the large muscle of respiration that separates the thorax from the abdomen?

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Diaphragm

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Which of the following would help reduce pain?

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analgesics

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What is the top infectious disease killer worldwide?

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pulmonary tuberculosis (Tb)

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Which of the following is a sudden, life-threatening lung failure that is a syndrome and not a specific disease?

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ARDS

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What does cyanosis indicate?

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low blood oxygen level

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What are patients often encouraged to use to maintain and improve lung function?

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spirometer

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A bluish color to the skin is called

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cyanosis

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_______, or rapid breathing, is common with respiratory diseases.

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tachypnea

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What is the term for dry, rattling sounds heard when listening to the lungs?

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Rhonchi

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Treatment of pneumothorax can include performing a _______ to insert a chest tube to withdraw air and help re-expand the lung.

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thoracentesis

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Treatment of pneumothorax can include performing a _______ to insert a chest tube to withdraw air and help re-expand the lung.

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sputum

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What is the term for the grape-like clusters of air sacs at the distal end of the terminal bronchioles?

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alveoli

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A(n) _______ is one in which sputum or excessive mucus is expelled from the respiratory system.

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productive cough

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What is the procedure for visual examination of the bronchi?

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bronchoscopy

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_______ is prevalent in overcrowded areas and areas with poor sanitation.

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pulmonary tuberculosis

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends using the _______ to detect TB in healthcare workers

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quantiferon-Tb test

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Which of the following is a viral infection commonly spread by coughing of respiratory secretions?

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influenza

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Individuals with _______ commonly have high levels of carbon dioxide in the blood.

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COPD

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A class of drugs used to reduce fevers is called

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antipyretics

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Which of the following is the term used to describe the class of drugs used to treat pain?

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antigestics

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What is the name of a bacterial pulmonary infection so named after an outbreak in 1976 at a convention held in Philadelphia?

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legionnaires disease

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Dyspnea caused by a partial obstruction of the airways will produce

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wheezing

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The leading cause of preventable death in the United States is

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cigarette smoking

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The greatest preventive measure for stopping the spread of upper respiratory infection is

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regular handwashing

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Infants and small children playing with plastic bags often suffer from

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suffocation

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The leading cause of death due to infections in the older population is

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pneumonia

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Which of the following is caused by inhaling fungus in bird droppings found in chicken houses, bat caves, or pigeon roosts?

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histoplasmosis

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Another name for desert fever is

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coccidioidomycosis

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Treatment of which of the following involves abdominal thrust?

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aspiration

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A reflex laryngospasm that closes the glottis and does not allow water or air to enter is a sign of which of the following?

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dry drowning

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Which of the following is also known as coal miner's disease?

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anthracosis

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Which of the following is a bacterial pulmonary infection?

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legionnaires disease

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Which of the following is the leading cause of death due to infections in the older population?

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pneumonia

front 48

Which of the following is not true of the aging respiratory system?

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it has increased elasticity

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What is the medical term for the common cold?

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acute rhinitis

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An inflammation of the mucous membranes due to allergies is ______, or allergic rhinitis

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hay fever

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What is the medical term for a sore throat?

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pharyngitis

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Which of the following is a hypersensitivity reaction that causes constriction of the bronchi?

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asthma

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The common symptoms of fever, a tight feeling behind the sternum, and a dry cough that progresses to a productive cough describe which of the following?

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acute bronchitis

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Which of the following is an acute, serious, and highly contagious viral respiratory infection?

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influenza

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The acronym for a disease characterized by the inability to get air into or out of the lungs is

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COPD

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What is the collapse of part or all of a lung?

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atelectasis

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Which of the following is inflammation of the membranes covering the lung and lining the chest cavity?

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pleurisy

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A collection of air in the pleural cavity, often resulting in the partial or complete collapse of the lung on the affected side, is called

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pneumothorax

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What is the collection of pus in the chest cavity?

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empyema

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_______ is the collection of blood in the chest cavity.

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hemothorax

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Which of the following is not a symptom of PE?

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orthopnea