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Patho NSG 5003 Midterm Exam Questions
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Respirations that are characterized by alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing are a
result of which respiratory mechanism - answer✔Decreased blood flow to the medulla oblongata
what pulmonary defense mechanism propels a mucous blanket that entraps particles moving
toward the oropharynx - answer✔cilia
which term is used to identify the movement of gas and air into and out of the lungs -
answer✔ventilation
aspiration is most likely to occur in the right mainstream bronchus because it - answer✔extends
vertically from the trachea
when an individual aspirates food particles, where would the nurse expect to hear decreased or
absent breath sounds - answer✔right lung
which describes the pressure in the pleural space - answer✔below atmospheric
what medical term is used for a condition that results from pulmonary hypertension, creating
chronic pressure overload in the right ventricle - answer✔cor pulmonale
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which normal physiologic change occurs in the aging pulmonary system - answer✔stiffening of
the chest wall
Pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) results from which alteration - answer✔narrowed
pulmonary capillaries
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung is best described as a tumor that causes which alterations -
answer✔airway obstruction and atelectasis
what medical term is used to identify the accumulation of air in the pleural space -
answer✔pneumothorax
Fluid in the pleural space characterizes which condition - answer✔pleural effusion
How does chest wall compliance in an infant differ from that of an adult - answer✔an adult's
chest wall compliance is lower than an infants
Which statement is true regarding hypoxemia - answer✔respiratory alterations cause hypoxemia
Examination of the throat in a child demonstrating signs and symptoms of acute epiglottitis may
contribute to which life-threatening complications - answer✔laryngospasms
Which statement best describes cystic fibrosis - answer✔Pulmonary disorder involving an
abnormal expression of a protein-producing viscous mucus that obstructs the airways, pancreas,
seat ducts, and vas deferens
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Cystic fibrosis is caused by which process - answer✔Autosomal recessive inheritance
Which statement about the advances in the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) of
the newborn is incorrect - answer✔Administering oxygen to mothers during preterm labor
increases their arterial oxygen before the birth of the fetus
Why is nasal congestion a serious threat to young infants - answer✔Infants are obligatory nose
breathers
What is the primary problem resulting from respiratory distress (RDS) of the newborn -
answer✔Atelectasis
Which option shows the correct sequence of events after atelectasis develops in respiratory
distress syndrome of the newborn - answer✔Hypoxic vasoconstrictions, right-to-left shunt
hypoperfusion
Which condition is not a cause of chest wall restriction - answer✔Pneumothorax
Which of the following is classified as a megaloblastic anemia - answer✔Pernicious
The underlying disorder of which anemia is a result of the defective secretion of the intrinsic
factor, which is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12 - answer✔Pernicious
After a person has a subtotal gastrectomy for chronic gastritis, which type of anemia will result -
answer✔Pernicious
12/3/2024 11:27AM
Patho NSG 5003 Midterm Exam Questions
With Correct Answers
Respirations that are characterized by alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing are a
result of which respiratory mechanism - answer✔Decreased blood flow to the medulla oblongata
what pulmonary defense mechanism propels a mucous blanket that entraps particles moving
toward the oropharynx - answer✔cilia
which term is used to identify the movement of gas and air into and out of the lungs -
answer✔ventilation
aspiration is most likely to occur in the right mainstream bronchus because it - answer✔extends
vertically from the trachea
when an individual aspirates food particles, where would the nurse expect to hear decreased or
absent breath sounds - answer✔right lung
which describes the pressure in the pleural space - answer✔below atmospheric
what medical term is used for a condition that results from pulmonary hypertension, creating
chronic pressure overload in the right ventricle - answer✔cor pulmonale
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12/3/2024 11:27AM
which normal physiologic change occurs in the aging pulmonary system - answer✔stiffening of
the chest wall
Pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) results from which alteration - answer✔narrowed
pulmonary capillaries
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung is best described as a tumor that causes which alterations -
answer✔airway obstruction and atelectasis
what medical term is used to identify the accumulation of air in the pleural space -
answer✔pneumothorax
Fluid in the pleural space characterizes which condition - answer✔pleural effusion
How does chest wall compliance in an infant differ from that of an adult - answer✔an adult's
chest wall compliance is lower than an infants
Which statement is true regarding hypoxemia - answer✔respiratory alterations cause hypoxemia
Examination of the throat in a child demonstrating signs and symptoms of acute epiglottitis may
contribute to which life-threatening complications - answer✔laryngospasms
Which statement best describes cystic fibrosis - answer✔Pulmonary disorder involving an
abnormal expression of a protein-producing viscous mucus that obstructs the airways, pancreas,
seat ducts, and vas deferens
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Cystic fibrosis is caused by which process - answer✔Autosomal recessive inheritance
Which statement about the advances in the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) of
the newborn is incorrect - answer✔Administering oxygen to mothers during preterm labor
increases their arterial oxygen before the birth of the fetus
Why is nasal congestion a serious threat to young infants - answer✔Infants are obligatory nose
breathers
What is the primary problem resulting from respiratory distress (RDS) of the newborn -
answer✔Atelectasis
Which option shows the correct sequence of events after atelectasis develops in respiratory
distress syndrome of the newborn - answer✔Hypoxic vasoconstrictions, right-to-left shunt
hypoperfusion
Which condition is not a cause of chest wall restriction - answer✔Pneumothorax
Which of the following is classified as a megaloblastic anemia - answer✔Pernicious
The underlying disorder of which anemia is a result of the defective secretion of the intrinsic
factor, which is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12 - answer✔Pernicious
After a person has a subtotal gastrectomy for chronic gastritis, which type of anemia will result -
answer✔Pernicious
