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, Vomiting, Weight loss, Dizziness, and Oliguria
D.   Decreased postural blood pressure, Flat neck veins, 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, Antigen-antibody complexes, Formation of granulomas, Activation of macrophages
C.   Calcification, Ghon tubercles, Formation of granulomas, Antigen-antibody complexes
D.   Ghon tubercles, Formation of granulomas, Activation of macrophages, Antigen-antibody complexes
Question #3
COPD type A is referred to as
A.   Asthma
B.   Bronchiectasis
C.   Emphysema
D.   Chronic bronchitis
Question #4
What physiologic abnormality is characteristic of emphysema?
A.   Extensive inflammation of the lower airways
B.   Widespread occurrence of bronchial plugs
C.   Collapse of the proximal airways
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.   Extrinsic asthma has adult onset.
D.   There is decreased responsiveness to environmental stimuli.
Question #6
In extrinsic asthma the immune system responds to the presence of allergens by causing
A.   Bronchoconstriction
B.   Bronchodilation
C.   Decreased cough reflex
D.   Decreased sputum production
Question #7
Which serum value is a reflection of the effectiveness of the kidney’s ability to properly maintain serum metabolic pH?
A.   Bicarbonate (HCO 3 –)
B.   Carbon dioxide (CO 2)
C.   Carbonic acid (H 2CO 3)
D.   (H +) molecule
Question #8
A common radiologic diagnostic manifestation of fibrotic restrictive disease is the appearance of
A.   Constrictive bronchi
B.   Destruction of acini
C.   A honeycomb lung
D.   Distended alveoli
Question #9
The normal adult pH in the blood is
A.   Greater than 7.8
B.   Less than 6.9
C.   7.3
D.   Between 7.35 and 7.45
Question #10
Which is a classification of emphysema?
A.   Centriacinar, Parenchyma and Bullae
B.   Centriacinar, Panacinar, and Paraseptal
C.   Parenchyma and Bullae
D.   Panacinar, Parenchyma and Bullae
Question #11
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 #12
The most common cause of chronic bronchitis is
A.   Chemical irritants
B.   Smoking
C.   Bacterial infection
D.   Viral infection
Question #13
The pathogenesis of adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) involves which of the following?
A.   Injury to the alveolar-capillary membrane. Increased alveolar-capillary permeability. Decreased lung compliance
B.   Alveolar wall thickening. Collapse of the lung
C.   Decreased lung compliance. Alveolar wall thickening. Collapse of the lung
D.   Increased alveolar-capillary permeability. Alveolar wall thickening. Collapse of the lung
Question #14
How do the kidneys work to neutralize metabolic acidosis or alkalosis?
A.   If metabolic acidosis exists, the kidneys increase their acid retention.
B.   If metabolic acidosis exists, the kidneys slow their acid excretion.
C.   If metabolic alkalosis exists, the kidneys slow their acid excretion.
D.   If metabolic alkalosis exists, the kidneys slow their acid retention.
Question #15
Aging adults are more prone to dehydration as a result of lack of thirst triggers resulting from
A.   Increased osmolality of intracellular fluid
B.   Decreased osmolality in intracellular fluid
C.   Increased osmolality of extracellular fluid
D.   Decreased osmolality in extracellular fluid
Question #16
Clinical manifestations of hypocalcemia include which of the following?
A.   Positive Trousseau sign, Positive Chvostek sign, Constipation, and Paresthesias
B.   Positive Trousseau sign, Positive Chvostek sign, Hyperactive reflexes, Muscle twitching, and Constipation
C.   Constipation, Hyperactive reflexes, Muscle twitching, and Paresthesias
D.   Positive Trousseau sign, Positive Chvostek sign, Hyperactive reflexes, Muscle twitching, and Paresthesias
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.   Lung consolidation, Alveolar wall thickening and Decreased lung compliance
C.   Inflammation, Lung consolidation, and Formation of exudates
D.   Alveolar wall thickening and Decreased lung compliance
Question #18
Normally, the highest amount of daily fluid loss occurs via the
A.   Urinary tract
B.   Bowels
C.   Lungs
D.   Skin
Question #19
Pulmonary function testing for restrictive diseases reveals which of the following to be decreased?
A.   Total lung capacity, Respiratory rates and Forced expiratory flow
B.   Vital capacity, Respiratory rates and Forced expiratory flow
C.   Vital capacity, Total lung capacity, and Diffusing capacity
D.   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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