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.   Pain
D.   Hyper-osmolality of the extracellular fluid
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.   Sarcoidosis
C.   adult respiratory distress syndrome
D.   Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Question #3
Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis?
A.   Increased eosinophils
B.   Decreased CD8 T lymphocytes
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.   Ghon tubercles
B.   Calcification
C.   Formation of granulomas
D.   Activation of macrophages
E.   Antigen-antibody complexes
Question #5
Which statements is true regarding serum potassium (K +) levels? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Hyperkalemia can result in weakness in the lower extremities.
B.   Hypokalemia can result in a paralytic ileus.
C.   Hypokalemia can often cause muscle weakness.
D.   Hypokalemia is capable of causing elevated diastolic pressure.
E.   Hyperkalemia can be characterized by intestinal cramping.
Question #6
Which statement is true regarding cystic fibrosis?
A.   It is common in African Americans.
B.   It affects endocrine glands.
C.   It is the most common genetic disease in the United States.
D.   It is autosomal-dominant.
Question #7
In extrinsic asthma the immune system responds to the presence of allergens by causing
A.   Bronchoconstriction
B.   Decreased cough reflex
C.   Decreased sputum production
D.   Bronchodilation
Question #8
COPD type A is referred to as
A.   Chronic bronchitis
B.   Emphysema
C.   Asthma
D.   Bronchiectasis
Question #9
Clinical manifestations of extracellular fluid volume deficit include which of the following? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Dizziness
B.   Flat neck veins
C.   Weight loss
D.   Decreased postural blood pressure
E.   Oliguria
F.   Vomiting.
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.   Client age younger than 50
C.   Enzyme levels that are below normal
D.   Elevated levels of ?1-Antitrypsin
E.   Caucasian
Question #11
The normal adult pH in the blood is
A.   7.3
B.   Between 7.35 and 7.45
C.   Greater than 7.8
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.   Lung consolidation
B.   Decreased lung compliance
C.   Inflammation
D.   Formation of exudates
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.   Thinning bronchial smooth muscle
B.   Hyperventilation
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.   (H+) molecule
C.   Bicarbonate (HCO3-)
D.   Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Question #16
Aging adults are more prone to dehydration as a result of lack of thirst triggers resulting from
A.   Increased osmolality of intracellular fluid
B.   Increased osmolality of extracellular fluid
C.   Decreased osmolality in extracellular fluid
D.   Decreased osmolality in intracellular fluid
Question #17
Which is a classification of emphysema? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Paraseptal
B.   Bullae
C.   Parenchyma
D.   Centriacinar
E.   Panacinar
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.   Positive Chvostek sign
F.   Hyperactive reflexes.
Question #19
What physiologic abnormality is characteristic of emphysema?
A.   Trapping of air in the distal air sacs
B.   Extensive inflammation of the lower airways
C.   Collapse of the proximal airways
D.   Widespread occurrence of bronchial plugs
Question #20
A common radiologic diagnostic manifestation of fibrotic restrictive disease is the appearance of
A.   A honeycomb lung
B.   Distended alveoli
C.   Constrictive bronchi
D.   Destruction of acini

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