Pathophysiology 370 - Pathophysiology » Fall 2020 » RTS Week 4 Check your Understanding

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Question #1
The hormone ADH (antidiuretic hormone) release is stimulated by which of the following? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Hypovolemia
B.   Fever
C.   Hyper-osmolality of the extracellular fluid
D.   Pain
E.   Anxiety
Question #2
Tachycardia, decreased or absent breath sounds on the affected side, hyperresonance, and sudden chest pain on the affected side are clinical manifestations of
A.   Pneumothorax
B.   adult respiratory distress syndrome
C.   Sarcoidosis
D.   Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Question #3
Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis?
A.   Decreased CD8 T lymphocytes
B.   Increased eosinophils
C.   Atrophy of bronchial glands
D.   Decreased interleukin-8 levels
Question #4
The pathogenesis of tuberculosis includes the entrance of mycobacteria into the lungs and the resulting of which of the following? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Formation of granulomas
B.   Ghon tubercles
C.   Antigen-antibody complexes
D.   Activation of macrophages
E.   Calcification
Question #5
Which statements is true regarding serum potassium (K +) levels? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Hypokalemia is capable of causing elevated diastolic pressure.
B.   Hyperkalemia can result in weakness in the lower extremities.
C.   Hyperkalemia can be characterized by intestinal cramping.
D.   Hypokalemia can often cause muscle weakness.
E.   Hypokalemia can result in a paralytic ileus.
Question #6
Which statement is true regarding cystic fibrosis?
A.   It is common in African Americans.
B.   It is autosomal-dominant.
C.   It is the most common genetic disease in the United States.
D.   It affects endocrine glands.
Question #7
In extrinsic asthma the immune system responds to the presence of allergens by causing
A.   Decreased cough reflex
B.   Bronchodilation
C.   Decreased sputum production
D.   Bronchoconstriction
Question #8
COPD type A is referred to as
A.   Bronchiectasis
B.   Chronic bronchitis
C.   Asthma
D.   Emphysema
Question #9
Clinical manifestations of extracellular fluid volume deficit include which of the following? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Dizziness
B.   Weight loss
C.   Oliguria
D.   Flat neck veins
E.   Vomiting.
F.   Decreased postural blood pressure
Question #10
When emphysema is a result of a α1-Antitrypsin disorder, assessment data is likely to include which of the following? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   No history of cigarette smoking
B.   Elevated levels of ?1-Antitrypsin
C.   Caucasian
D.   Client age younger than 50
E.   Enzyme levels that are below normal
Question #11
The normal adult pH in the blood is
A.   Greater than 7.8
B.   Less than 6.9
C.   Between 7.35 and 7.45
D.   7.3
Question #12
The pathogenesis of pneumonia includes the inhalation of microbial agents and the resulting of which of the following? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Inflammation
B.   Alveolar wall thickening
C.   Lung consolidation
D.   Formation of exudates
E.   Decreased lung compliance
Question #13
Which statement is true regarding asthma?
A.   It is characterized by airway inflammation.
B.   It involves irreversible airway obstruction.
C.   There is decreased responsiveness to environmental stimuli.
D.   Extrinsic asthma has adult onset.
Question #14
What is the primary cause of airway obstruction in patients with chronic bronchitis?
A.   Hyperventilation
B.   Thinning bronchial smooth muscle
C.   Mucous plugs
D.   Infection
Question #15
Which serum value is a reflection of the effectiveness of the kidney’s ability to properly maintain serum metabolic pH?
A.   Carbonic acid (H2CO3)
B.   Carbon dioxide (CO2)
C.   (H+) molecule
D.   Bicarbonate (HCO3-)
Question #16
Aging adults are more prone to dehydration as a result of lack of thirst triggers resulting from
A.   Decreased osmolality in extracellular fluid
B.   Increased osmolality of intracellular fluid
C.   Decreased osmolality in intracellular fluid
D.   Increased osmolality of extracellular fluid
Question #17
Which is a classification of emphysema? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Bullae
B.   Centriacinar
C.   Panacinar
D.   Parenchyma
E.   Paraseptal
Question #18
Clinical manifestations of hypocalcemia include which of the following? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Paresthesias
B.   Positive Trousseau sign
C.   Muscle twitching
D.   Constipation
E.   Hyperactive reflexes.
F.   Positive Chvostek sign
Question #19
What physiologic abnormality is characteristic of emphysema?
A.   Trapping of air in the distal air sacs
B.   Widespread occurrence of bronchial plugs
C.   Extensive inflammation of the lower airways
D.   Collapse of the proximal airways
Question #20
A common radiologic diagnostic manifestation of fibrotic restrictive disease is the appearance of
A.   Constrictive bronchi
B.   A honeycomb lung
C.   Distended alveoli
D.   Destruction of acini

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