RCTX 3240 EXAM 2 | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2026/2027
Which of the following organs or systems is NOT affected with cystic fibrosis?
A. None -all of these systems/organs can be affected when a person has cystic fibrosis.
B. Lungs/Respiratory system
C. Pancreas
D. Reproductive system - ANS ✔✔A. None -all of these systems/organs can be affected when a
person has cystic fibrosis.
Which of the following is NOT associated with airway obstruction in asthma?
A. All of these are associated with airway obstruction.
B. Contractions of the smooth muscles in the bronchi
C. Increased mucus secretions into the airways
D. Swelling and inflammation of airway tissues - ANS ✔✔A. All of these are associated with
airway obstruction.
This is probably the most important component of pulmonary rehabilitation. It fits within the
scope of practice for RT and can reduce the effects of deconditioning for clients with respiratory
disorders: - ANS ✔✔exercise training
This medical emergency may lead to multiple organ malfunction and is characterized by
shortness of breath, cyanosis, and fluid accumulation in the alveoli: - ANS ✔✔acute respiratory
distress syndrome
Which of the following statements about multiple sclerosis is TRUE?
A. Onset typically occurs in the 40s to 60s
B. It is typically characterized by periods of remissions and exacerbations.
,C. Most people with MS need to use a wheelchair for mobility.
D. All of these are true of multiple sclerosis. - ANS ✔✔B. It is typically characterized by periods
of remissions and exacerbations.
This is the general term for "support" cells in the brain and spinal cord: - ANS ✔✔glial
These are secreted at the synaptic junction of nerve cells to allow or block the transmission of
communications: - ANS ✔✔Neurotransmitters
A characteristic of this disease is the slow progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the basal
ganglia that results in the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells: - ANS ✔✔parkinsons disease
A person who is experiencing ___________ would have a loss in the ability to express or
understand spoken or written language. - ANS ✔✔aphasia
This condition refers to when a person with asthma remains unresponsive to initial treatment
that usually provides quick relief (e.g., inhalers). - ANS ✔✔status athmaticus
T/F: The setting where an adult acquires pneumonia is vital in determining treatment. - ANS
✔✔true
__________ is inherited and causes the glands to produce abnormal secretions which result in
tissue and organ damage - particularly to the lungs. - ANS ✔✔cystic fibrosis
This condition occurs when fluid accumulates in the lungs and oxygen levels in the blood are too
low - ANS ✔✔acute respiratory distress
T/F: Contractions of the smooth muscles in the bronchi are associated with airway obstruction
in asthma. - ANS ✔✔true
, T/F: Decreased mucus secretions into the airways is associated with asthma. - ANS ✔✔false
The swelling and inflammation of airway __________ is associated with airway obstruction in
asthma. - ANS ✔✔tissues
Chronic bronchitis and __________ are included in COPD. - ANS ✔✔emphysema
What does COPD stand for? - ANS ✔✔chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
__________ occurs when all or part of the lung becomes airless and collapses. - ANS
✔✔atelectasis
The most important of pulmonary rehabilitation is __________. - ANS ✔✔exercise training
T/F: Cigarette smoking is linked to COPD. - ANS ✔✔true
__________ syndrome is a medical emergency that may lead to multiple organ malfunctions
and is characterized by shortness of breath, cyanosis, and fluid accumulation in the alveoli. -
ANS ✔✔acute respiratory distress
What condition can be characterized by a slow progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the
basal ganglia? - ANS ✔✔parkinsons disease
Parkinson's disease results in the loss of what neurotransmitter? - ANS ✔✔dopamine
__________ are secreted at the synaptic junction of nerve cells to allow or block the
transmission of communications. - ANS ✔✔Neurotransmitters
ANSWERS 2026/2027
Which of the following organs or systems is NOT affected with cystic fibrosis?
A. None -all of these systems/organs can be affected when a person has cystic fibrosis.
B. Lungs/Respiratory system
C. Pancreas
D. Reproductive system - ANS ✔✔A. None -all of these systems/organs can be affected when a
person has cystic fibrosis.
Which of the following is NOT associated with airway obstruction in asthma?
A. All of these are associated with airway obstruction.
B. Contractions of the smooth muscles in the bronchi
C. Increased mucus secretions into the airways
D. Swelling and inflammation of airway tissues - ANS ✔✔A. All of these are associated with
airway obstruction.
This is probably the most important component of pulmonary rehabilitation. It fits within the
scope of practice for RT and can reduce the effects of deconditioning for clients with respiratory
disorders: - ANS ✔✔exercise training
This medical emergency may lead to multiple organ malfunction and is characterized by
shortness of breath, cyanosis, and fluid accumulation in the alveoli: - ANS ✔✔acute respiratory
distress syndrome
Which of the following statements about multiple sclerosis is TRUE?
A. Onset typically occurs in the 40s to 60s
B. It is typically characterized by periods of remissions and exacerbations.
,C. Most people with MS need to use a wheelchair for mobility.
D. All of these are true of multiple sclerosis. - ANS ✔✔B. It is typically characterized by periods
of remissions and exacerbations.
This is the general term for "support" cells in the brain and spinal cord: - ANS ✔✔glial
These are secreted at the synaptic junction of nerve cells to allow or block the transmission of
communications: - ANS ✔✔Neurotransmitters
A characteristic of this disease is the slow progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the basal
ganglia that results in the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells: - ANS ✔✔parkinsons disease
A person who is experiencing ___________ would have a loss in the ability to express or
understand spoken or written language. - ANS ✔✔aphasia
This condition refers to when a person with asthma remains unresponsive to initial treatment
that usually provides quick relief (e.g., inhalers). - ANS ✔✔status athmaticus
T/F: The setting where an adult acquires pneumonia is vital in determining treatment. - ANS
✔✔true
__________ is inherited and causes the glands to produce abnormal secretions which result in
tissue and organ damage - particularly to the lungs. - ANS ✔✔cystic fibrosis
This condition occurs when fluid accumulates in the lungs and oxygen levels in the blood are too
low - ANS ✔✔acute respiratory distress
T/F: Contractions of the smooth muscles in the bronchi are associated with airway obstruction
in asthma. - ANS ✔✔true
, T/F: Decreased mucus secretions into the airways is associated with asthma. - ANS ✔✔false
The swelling and inflammation of airway __________ is associated with airway obstruction in
asthma. - ANS ✔✔tissues
Chronic bronchitis and __________ are included in COPD. - ANS ✔✔emphysema
What does COPD stand for? - ANS ✔✔chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
__________ occurs when all or part of the lung becomes airless and collapses. - ANS
✔✔atelectasis
The most important of pulmonary rehabilitation is __________. - ANS ✔✔exercise training
T/F: Cigarette smoking is linked to COPD. - ANS ✔✔true
__________ syndrome is a medical emergency that may lead to multiple organ malfunctions
and is characterized by shortness of breath, cyanosis, and fluid accumulation in the alveoli. -
ANS ✔✔acute respiratory distress
What condition can be characterized by a slow progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the
basal ganglia? - ANS ✔✔parkinsons disease
Parkinson's disease results in the loss of what neurotransmitter? - ANS ✔✔dopamine
__________ are secreted at the synaptic junction of nerve cells to allow or block the
transmission of communications. - ANS ✔✔Neurotransmitters
