PORTAGE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MODULE 5
EXAM LATEST 2025-2026 UPDATE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2025| GRADE
A+ GUARANTEE
Asthma is considered non-reversible airway bronchoconstriction. -
Answer-false
True/False:
Intrathoracic pressure is always greater than intrapleural pressure. -
Answer-false
True/False:
Excess surface tension makes lung inflation harder. - Answer-true
The diaphragm is innervated by _____. - Answer-C3, C4, C5
, _____ is the flow of gases into and out of the alveoli of the lungs. -
Answer-ventilation
Risk factors for asthma include each of the following except: - Answer-
drug overdose
People with emphysema would exhibit each of the following except: -
Answer-cyanosis and fluid retention
People with chronic bronchitis would exhibit each of the following
except: - Answer-barrel chest
Each of the following disorders are correctly paired with related
characteristics except: - Answer-know the following pairs:
atelectasis- bronchial obstruction
ARDS- hyaline membrane
asthma- inflammation
respiratory acidosis- hypercapnia
A 10-year-old boy who is having an acute asthma attack is brought to
the ER. He is observed to be sitting up and struggling to breathe. His
breathing is accompanied by use of accessory muscles, a weak cough,
and audible wheezing sounds. His pulse is rapid and weak, and both
heart and breath sounds are distant on auscultation. His parents relate
that his asthma began to worsen after he developed a "cold," and now he
doesn't get relief from his albuterol inhaler.
EXAM LATEST 2025-2026 UPDATE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2025| GRADE
A+ GUARANTEE
Asthma is considered non-reversible airway bronchoconstriction. -
Answer-false
True/False:
Intrathoracic pressure is always greater than intrapleural pressure. -
Answer-false
True/False:
Excess surface tension makes lung inflation harder. - Answer-true
The diaphragm is innervated by _____. - Answer-C3, C4, C5
, _____ is the flow of gases into and out of the alveoli of the lungs. -
Answer-ventilation
Risk factors for asthma include each of the following except: - Answer-
drug overdose
People with emphysema would exhibit each of the following except: -
Answer-cyanosis and fluid retention
People with chronic bronchitis would exhibit each of the following
except: - Answer-barrel chest
Each of the following disorders are correctly paired with related
characteristics except: - Answer-know the following pairs:
atelectasis- bronchial obstruction
ARDS- hyaline membrane
asthma- inflammation
respiratory acidosis- hypercapnia
A 10-year-old boy who is having an acute asthma attack is brought to
the ER. He is observed to be sitting up and struggling to breathe. His
breathing is accompanied by use of accessory muscles, a weak cough,
and audible wheezing sounds. His pulse is rapid and weak, and both
heart and breath sounds are distant on auscultation. His parents relate
that his asthma began to worsen after he developed a "cold," and now he
doesn't get relief from his albuterol inhaler.
