Dunphy Respiratory Questions and Answers
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In trying to differentiate between chronic bronchitis and emphysema, you know that chronic
bronchitis
A. Usually occurs after age 50 and has insidious progressive dyspnea.
B. Usually presents with a cough that is mild and with scant, clear sputum, if any.
C. Presents with adventitious sounds, wheezing and rhonchi, and a normal percussion note.
D. Results in an increased total lung capacity with a markedly increased residual volume.
Correct Answ_C. Presents with adventitious sounds, wheezing and rhonchi, and a normal
percussion note.
What percentage of adults over 65 years of age typically receives the pneumococcus vaccine?
A. 10%
B. 30%
C. 60%
D. 90% Correct Answ_C. 60%
,The nursing diagnosis of 'impaired gas exchange' may be demonstrated by
A. Clubbing of the fingers
B. Nasal flaring
C. The use of accessory muscles
D. A cough Correct Answ_A. Clubbing of the fingers
Other than smoking cessation, which of the following slows the progression of COPD in
smokers?
A. Making sure the environment is free of all pollutants
B. Eliminating all pets from the environment
C. Engaging in moderate to high levels of physical activity
D. Remaining indoors with air conditioning as much as possible Correct Answ_C. Engaging
in moderate to high levels of physical activity
Cough and congestion result when breathing
A. Carbon monoxide
B. Sulfur dioxide
C. Tear gas
, D. Carbon dioxide Correct Answ_B. Sulfur dioxide
Sally, age 49, has had asthma for several years but has never used a peak expiratory flowmeter.
Should you now recommend it?
A. No, she has been managing fine without it.
B. Yes, she might recognize early signs of deterioration.
C. Present the options and let Sally decide.
D. No, at her age it is not recommended. Correct Answ_B. Yes, she might recognize early
signs of deterioration.
Which statement about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is true?
A. The prevalence of COPD is directly related to increasing age.
B. The incidence of COPD is about equal in men and in women.
C. Cigar or pipe smoking does not increase the risk of developing COPD.
D. Environmental factors such as smoke do not affect the potential for COPD. Correct
Answ_A. The prevalence of COPD is directly related to increasing age.
Which group is at the highest risk for tuberculosis?
A. Racial and ethnic minorities
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In trying to differentiate between chronic bronchitis and emphysema, you know that chronic
bronchitis
A. Usually occurs after age 50 and has insidious progressive dyspnea.
B. Usually presents with a cough that is mild and with scant, clear sputum, if any.
C. Presents with adventitious sounds, wheezing and rhonchi, and a normal percussion note.
D. Results in an increased total lung capacity with a markedly increased residual volume.
Correct Answ_C. Presents with adventitious sounds, wheezing and rhonchi, and a normal
percussion note.
What percentage of adults over 65 years of age typically receives the pneumococcus vaccine?
A. 10%
B. 30%
C. 60%
D. 90% Correct Answ_C. 60%
,The nursing diagnosis of 'impaired gas exchange' may be demonstrated by
A. Clubbing of the fingers
B. Nasal flaring
C. The use of accessory muscles
D. A cough Correct Answ_A. Clubbing of the fingers
Other than smoking cessation, which of the following slows the progression of COPD in
smokers?
A. Making sure the environment is free of all pollutants
B. Eliminating all pets from the environment
C. Engaging in moderate to high levels of physical activity
D. Remaining indoors with air conditioning as much as possible Correct Answ_C. Engaging
in moderate to high levels of physical activity
Cough and congestion result when breathing
A. Carbon monoxide
B. Sulfur dioxide
C. Tear gas
, D. Carbon dioxide Correct Answ_B. Sulfur dioxide
Sally, age 49, has had asthma for several years but has never used a peak expiratory flowmeter.
Should you now recommend it?
A. No, she has been managing fine without it.
B. Yes, she might recognize early signs of deterioration.
C. Present the options and let Sally decide.
D. No, at her age it is not recommended. Correct Answ_B. Yes, she might recognize early
signs of deterioration.
Which statement about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is true?
A. The prevalence of COPD is directly related to increasing age.
B. The incidence of COPD is about equal in men and in women.
C. Cigar or pipe smoking does not increase the risk of developing COPD.
D. Environmental factors such as smoke do not affect the potential for COPD. Correct
Answ_A. The prevalence of COPD is directly related to increasing age.
Which group is at the highest risk for tuberculosis?
A. Racial and ethnic minorities
