Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm Questions And Answers 2022

Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm Questions And Answers 2022 The NP notes that a patient's FEV1/FVC ratio is severely reduced. Which of the following conditions is most likely the patient's pulmonary issue? - Answer- chronic asthma The NP reviews the results of a patient's pulmonary function tests and notes that the FEV1, FVC, and total lung capacity (TLC) are reduced. The FEV1/FVC ratio is normal. Based on interpretation, this reflects: - Answer- restrictive lung disease Simple spirometry can be used to measure any of the following EXCEPT: - Answerresidual volume Which of the following spirometry results indicate restrictive lung disease? - AnswerFEV1, FVC, and total lung capacity reduced; FEV1/FVC ratio normal. Which of the following would indicate obstructive lung disease? - Answer- chronic asthma Chronic bronchitis will decrease which of the following parameters? - Answerdecreased forced expiratory flow (FEV1) The NP notes that a patient's FEV1/FVC ratio is normal. Which of the following conditions is most likely the patient's pulmonary issue? - Answer- pulmonary fibrosis Simple spirometry includes a measure of residual capacity. - Answer- false the number one cause of chronic bronchitis is - Answer- cigarette smoking which of the following is considered a late effects of emphysema - Answerhypoxemia and hypercapnia The effects of an Alpha-antitrypsin 1 deficiency is: - Answer- Inability to block the effects of proteolysis. Which of the following pulmonary function test results are expected in a patient with chronic bronchitis? - Answer- Decreased FEV1/FVC ratio. A patient with chronic bronchitis is most likely to experience: - Answer- Respiratory acidosis due to inability to exhale CO2. A patient with chronic bronchitis is at risk for developing pneumonia due to: - Answer- Mucus plugs. The NP is examining a patient with a longstanding history of chronic bronchitis. Cor pulmonale is expected in the patient that presents with: - Answer- Hepatomegaly.......