MN551 Unit 5 Mid Term
1. Which of the following patients who presented to a walk-in medical clinic is most likely to be
diagnosed with a rhinosinusitis rather than a common cold? (Points : 3)
A man complaining of general fatigue, a headache, and facial pain with a temperature of
100.9°F
A woman presenting with malaise, lethargy, and copious nasal secretions
A man with a dry, stuffy nasopharynx, a sore throat, and temperature of 98.9°F
A woman complaining of generalized aches who has a hoarse voice and reddened, painful upper
airways
Question 2.2. A 44-year-old woman developed calf pain during a transatlantic flight followed by
acute shortness of breath upon arrival at her destination. She was subsequently diagnosed with a
pulmonary embolism (PE), which resolved with anticoagulant therapy. Which of these
statements best characterizes the underlying problem of her PE? (Points : 3)
She was short of breath because ventilation was occurring but perfusion was inadequate.
The combination of normal perfusion but compromised ventilation caused hypoxia.
She developed a transient anatomic shunt resulting in impaired oxygenation.
Impaired gas diffusion across alveolar membranes resulted in dyspnea and hypoxia.
Question 3.3. A premature infant on mechanical ventilation has developed bronchopulmonary
dysplasia (BPD) and is showing signs and symptoms of hypoxemia, low lung compliance, and
1. Which of the following patients who presented to a walk-in medical clinic is most likely to be
diagnosed with a rhinosinusitis rather than a common cold? (Points : 3)
A man complaining of general fatigue, a headache, and facial pain with a temperature of
100.9°F
A woman presenting with malaise, lethargy, and copious nasal secretions
A man with a dry, stuffy nasopharynx, a sore throat, and temperature of 98.9°F
A woman complaining of generalized aches who has a hoarse voice and reddened, painful upper
airways
Question 2.2. A 44-year-old woman developed calf pain during a transatlantic flight followed by
acute shortness of breath upon arrival at her destination. She was subsequently diagnosed with a
pulmonary embolism (PE), which resolved with anticoagulant therapy. Which of these
statements best characterizes the underlying problem of her PE? (Points : 3)
She was short of breath because ventilation was occurring but perfusion was inadequate.
The combination of normal perfusion but compromised ventilation caused hypoxia.
She developed a transient anatomic shunt resulting in impaired oxygenation.
Impaired gas diffusion across alveolar membranes resulted in dyspnea and hypoxia.
Question 3.3. A premature infant on mechanical ventilation has developed bronchopulmonary
dysplasia (BPD) and is showing signs and symptoms of hypoxemia, low lung compliance, and
