Pathophysiology 370 - Pathophysiology » Fall 2022 » Week 4 Check Your Understanding Assignment

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Question #1
Clinical manifestations of extracellular fluid volume deficit include which of the following?
A.   Decreased postural blood pressure, Vomiting, Weight loss, Dizziness, and Vomiting
B.   Decreased postural blood pressure, Flat neck veins, Vomiting, Dizziness, and Oliguria
C.   Decreased postural blood pressure, Flat neck veins, Weight loss, Dizziness, and Oliguria
D.   Decreased postural blood pressure, Vomiting, Weight loss, Dizziness, and Oliguria
Question #2
The pathogenesis of tuberculosis includes the entrance of mycobacteria into the lungs and the resulting of which of the following?
A.   Calcification, Ghon tubercles, Formation of granulomas, Activation of macrophages
B.   Calcification, Ghon tubercles, Formation of granulomas, Antigen-antibody complexes
C.   Calcification, Antigen-antibody complexes, Formation of granulomas, Activation of macrophages
D.   Ghon tubercles, Formation of granulomas, Activation of macrophages, Antigen-antibody complexes
Question #3
COPD type A is referred to as
A.   Emphysema
B.   Chronic bronchitis
C.   Bronchiectasis
D.   Asthma
Question #4
What physiologic abnormality is characteristic of emphysema?
A.   Collapse of the proximal airways
B.   Extensive inflammation of the lower airways
C.   Widespread occurrence of bronchial plugs
D.   Trapping of air in the distal air sacs
Question #5
Which statement is true regarding asthma?
A.   It involves irreversible airway obstruction.
B.   It is characterized by airway inflammation.
C.   There is decreased responsiveness to environmental stimuli.
D.   Extrinsic asthma has adult onset.
Question #6
In extrinsic asthma the immune system responds to the presence of allergens by causing
A.   Bronchodilation
B.   Decreased cough reflex
C.   Decreased sputum production
D.   Bronchoconstriction
Question #7
Which serum value is a reflection of the effectiveness of the kidney’s ability to properly maintain serum metabolic pH?
A.   Carbon dioxide (CO 2)
B.   (H +) molecule
C.   Bicarbonate (HCO 3 –)
D.   Carbonic acid (H 2CO 3)
Question #8
A common radiologic diagnostic manifestation of fibrotic restrictive disease is the appearance of
A.   Distended alveoli
B.   Constrictive bronchi
C.   A honeycomb lung
D.   Destruction of acini
Question #9
The normal adult pH in the blood is
A.   Greater than 7.8
B.   Between 7.35 and 7.45
C.   7.3
D.   Less than 6.9
Question #10
Which is a classification of emphysema?
A.   Parenchyma and Bullae
B.   Centriacinar, Parenchyma and Bullae
C.   Panacinar, Parenchyma and Bullae
D.   Centriacinar, Panacinar, and Paraseptal
Question #11
Which statement is true regarding cystic fibrosis?
A.   It is the most common genetic disease in the United States.
B.   It is common in African Americans.
C.   It is autosomal-dominant.
D.   It affects endocrine glands.
Question #12
The most common cause of chronic bronchitis is
A.   Viral infection
B.   Smoking
C.   Bacterial infection
D.   Chemical irritants
Question #13
The pathogenesis of adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) involves which of the following?
A.   Alveolar wall thickening. Collapse of the lung
B.   Increased alveolar-capillary permeability. Alveolar wall thickening. Collapse of the lung
C.   Decreased lung compliance. Alveolar wall thickening. Collapse of the lung
D.   Injury to the alveolar-capillary membrane. Increased alveolar-capillary permeability. Decreased lung compliance
Question #14
How do the kidneys work to neutralize metabolic acidosis or alkalosis?
A.   If metabolic acidosis exists, the kidneys slow their acid excretion.
B.   If metabolic alkalosis exists, the kidneys slow their acid retention.
C.   If metabolic acidosis exists, the kidneys increase their acid retention.
D.   If metabolic alkalosis exists, the kidneys slow their acid excretion.
Question #15
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 intracellular fluid
D.   Increased osmolality of extracellular fluid
Question #16
Clinical manifestations of hypocalcemia include which of the following?
A.   Positive Trousseau sign, Positive Chvostek sign, Hyperactive reflexes, Muscle twitching, and Paresthesias
B.   Positive Trousseau sign, Positive Chvostek sign, Constipation, and Paresthesias
C.   Constipation, Hyperactive reflexes, Muscle twitching, and Paresthesias
D.   Positive Trousseau sign, Positive Chvostek sign, Hyperactive reflexes, Muscle twitching, and Constipation
Question #17
The pathogenesis of pneumonia includes the inhalation of microbial agents and the resulting of which of the following?
A.   Formation of exudates, Alveolar wall thickening and Decreased lung compliance
B.   Inflammation, Lung consolidation, and Formation of exudates
C.   Alveolar wall thickening and Decreased lung compliance
D.   Lung consolidation, Alveolar wall thickening and Decreased lung compliance
Question #18
Normally, the highest amount of daily fluid loss occurs via the
A.   Skin
B.   Bowels
C.   Lungs
D.   Urinary tract
Question #19
Pulmonary function testing for restrictive diseases reveals which of the following to be decreased?
A.   Vital capacity, Total lung capacity, and Diffusing capacity
B.   Respiratory rates and Forced expiratory flow
C.   Vital capacity, Respiratory rates and Forced expiratory flow
D.   Total lung capacity, Respiratory rates and Forced expiratory flow
Question #20
Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis?
A.   Decreased CD8 T lymphocytes
B.   Atrophy of bronchial glands
C.   Increased eosinophils
D.   Decreased interleukin-8 levels

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