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.   Fever
B.   Hyper-osmolality of the extracellular fluid
C.   Pain
D.   Anxiety
E.   Hypovolemia
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.   adult respiratory distress syndrome
B.   Sarcoidosis
C.   Pneumothorax
D.   Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Question #3
Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis?
A.   Atrophy of bronchial glands
B.   Decreased CD8 T lymphocytes
C.   Increased eosinophils
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.   Activation of macrophages
C.   Calcification
D.   Ghon tubercles
E.   Antigen-antibody complexes
Question #5
Which statements is true regarding serum potassium (K +) levels? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Hypokalemia can result in a paralytic ileus.
B.   Hyperkalemia can be characterized by intestinal cramping.
C.   Hypokalemia is capable of causing elevated diastolic pressure.
D.   Hyperkalemia can result in weakness in the lower extremities.
E.   Hypokalemia can often cause muscle weakness.
Question #6
Which statement is true regarding cystic fibrosis?
A.   It affects endocrine glands.
B.   It is autosomal-dominant.
C.   It is common in African Americans.
D.   It is the most common genetic disease in the United States.
Question #7
In extrinsic asthma the immune system responds to the presence of allergens by causing
A.   Decreased cough reflex
B.   Decreased sputum production
C.   Bronchodilation
D.   Bronchoconstriction
Question #8
COPD type A is referred to as
A.   Bronchiectasis
B.   Emphysema
C.   Asthma
D.   Chronic bronchitis
Question #9
Clinical manifestations of extracellular fluid volume deficit include which of the following? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Weight loss
B.   Oliguria
C.   Dizziness
D.   Vomiting.
E.   Flat neck veins
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.   Enzyme levels that are below normal
D.   Caucasian
E.   Client age younger than 50
Question #11
The normal adult pH in the blood is
A.   Between 7.35 and 7.45
B.   Greater than 7.8
C.   7.3
D.   Less than 6.9
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.   Formation of exudates
C.   Lung consolidation
D.   Decreased lung compliance
E.   Alveolar wall thickening
Question #13
Which statement is true regarding asthma?
A.   It is characterized by airway inflammation.
B.   There is decreased responsiveness to environmental stimuli.
C.   It involves irreversible airway obstruction.
D.   Extrinsic asthma has adult onset.
Question #14
What is the primary cause of airway obstruction in patients with chronic bronchitis?
A.   Mucous plugs
B.   Hyperventilation
C.   Thinning bronchial smooth muscle
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.   (H+) molecule
B.   Carbon dioxide (CO2)
C.   Bicarbonate (HCO3-)
D.   Carbonic acid (H2CO3)
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.   Decreased osmolality in intracellular fluid
C.   Increased osmolality of extracellular fluid
D.   Increased osmolality of intracellular fluid
Question #17
Which is a classification of emphysema? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Paraseptal
B.   Parenchyma
C.   Centriacinar
D.   Panacinar
E.   Bullae
Question #18
Clinical manifestations of hypocalcemia include which of the following? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Muscle twitching
B.   Positive Trousseau sign
C.   Constipation
D.   Hyperactive reflexes.
E.   Positive Chvostek sign
F.   Paresthesias
Question #19
What physiologic abnormality is characteristic of emphysema?
A.   Widespread occurrence of bronchial plugs
B.   Collapse of the proximal airways
C.   Extensive inflammation of the lower airways
D.   Trapping of air in the distal air sacs
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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