PATH370 WEEK 4 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Abnormalities in intracellular regulation of enzyme activity and cellular production of ATP are associated
with
a.hyponatremia.
b. hypocalcemia.
c. hypophosphatemia.
d. hypokalemia. - ANSWER-c. hypophosphatemia.
Obstructive sleep apnea would most likely be found in a patient diagnosed with
a. myasthenia gravis.
b. poliomyelitis.
c. Pickwickian syndrome.
d. pneumonia. - ANSWER-c. Pickwickian syndrome.
What is likely to lead to hyponatremia?
a. Insufficient ADH secretion
b. Excess aldosterone secretion
c. Administration of intravenous normal saline
d. Frequent nasogastric tube irrigation with water - ANSWER-d. Frequent nasogastric tube irrigation with
water
Which complication of asthma is life threatening?
a. Exercise-induced asthma
b. Late phase response
c. Status asthmaticus
d. Mast cell degranulation - ANSWER-c. Status asthmaticus
Osmoreceptors located in the hypothalamus control the release of
a. angiotensin.
b. atrial natriuretic peptide.
c. aldosterone.
d. vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone, ADH). - ANSWER-d. vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone, ADH).
If an individual has a fully compensated metabolic acidosis, the blood pH is
a. high.
b. low.
c. in the normal range.
d. either high or low, depending on the type of compensation. - ANSWER-c. in the normal range.
A major risk factor for the development of active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) disease is
a. contaminated water.
b. immunosuppression.
c. being a male.
d. overuse of antibiotics. - ANSWER-b. immunosuppression.
A patient with flail chest will demonstrate
a. absence of chest movement with breaths.
b. no inspiratory breath sounds.
c. fluttering chest movements on expirations.
d. outward chest movement on expiration. - ANSWER-d. outward chest movement on expiration.
A restrictive respiratory disorder is characterized by
a. increased total lung capacity.
, b. decreased residual volume.
c. inspiratory wheezing.
d. expiratory wheezing. - ANSWER-b. decreased residual volume.
Empyema is defined as an
a. exudative bronchitis.
b. infection in the pleural space.
c. infection localized in the lung.
d. infection in the blood. - ANSWER-b. infection in the pleural space.
Cystic fibrosis is associated with
a. asthma.
b. chronic bronchitis.
c. bronchiectasis.
d. emphysema. - ANSWER-c. bronchiectasis.
The primary cause of infant respiratory distress syndrome is
a. prematurity.
b. lack of surfactant.
c. maternal illegal drug use during pregnancy.
d. umbilical cord compression - ANSWER-b. lack of surfactant.
A patient with a productive cough and parenchymal infiltrates on x-ray is demonstrating symptomology
of
a. bacterial pneumonia.
b. viral pneumonia.
c. tuberculosis.
d. acute respiratory distress syndrome. - ANSWER-a. bacterial pneumonia.
Decreased neuromuscular excitability is often the result of
a. hypercalcemia and hypermagnesemia.
b. hypomagnesemia and hyperkalemia.
c. hypocalcemia and hypokalemia.
d. hypernatremia and hypomagnesemia. - ANSWER-a. hypercalcemia and hypermagnesemia.
When preparing for the admission of a client diagnosed with bronchiectasis, the nurse will
a. put a sputum cup and a box of tissues on the bedside table.
b. remove the telephone to reduce myocardial oxygen demand.
c. add a box of surgical masks to the nursing supplies near the door.
d. remove the water pitcher to comply with anticipated fluid restrictions. - ANSWER-a. put a sputum cup
and a box of tissues on the bedside table.
All obstructive pulmonary disorders are characterized by
a. resistance to airflow.
b. hyperresponsiveness.
c. decreased residual volumes.
d. decreased lung compliance. - ANSWER-a. resistance to airflow.
Allergic (extrinsic) asthma is associated with
a. hyporesponsiveness of airways.
b. unknown precipitating factors.
c. IgE-mediated airway inflammation.
d. irreversible airway obstruction. - ANSWER-c. IgE-mediated airway inflammation.
In individuals who have asthma, exposure to an allergen to which they are sensitized leads to which
pathophysiologic event?
a. Loss of alveolar elastin and premature closure of airways
ANSWERS
Abnormalities in intracellular regulation of enzyme activity and cellular production of ATP are associated
with
a.hyponatremia.
b. hypocalcemia.
c. hypophosphatemia.
d. hypokalemia. - ANSWER-c. hypophosphatemia.
Obstructive sleep apnea would most likely be found in a patient diagnosed with
a. myasthenia gravis.
b. poliomyelitis.
c. Pickwickian syndrome.
d. pneumonia. - ANSWER-c. Pickwickian syndrome.
What is likely to lead to hyponatremia?
a. Insufficient ADH secretion
b. Excess aldosterone secretion
c. Administration of intravenous normal saline
d. Frequent nasogastric tube irrigation with water - ANSWER-d. Frequent nasogastric tube irrigation with
water
Which complication of asthma is life threatening?
a. Exercise-induced asthma
b. Late phase response
c. Status asthmaticus
d. Mast cell degranulation - ANSWER-c. Status asthmaticus
Osmoreceptors located in the hypothalamus control the release of
a. angiotensin.
b. atrial natriuretic peptide.
c. aldosterone.
d. vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone, ADH). - ANSWER-d. vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone, ADH).
If an individual has a fully compensated metabolic acidosis, the blood pH is
a. high.
b. low.
c. in the normal range.
d. either high or low, depending on the type of compensation. - ANSWER-c. in the normal range.
A major risk factor for the development of active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) disease is
a. contaminated water.
b. immunosuppression.
c. being a male.
d. overuse of antibiotics. - ANSWER-b. immunosuppression.
A patient with flail chest will demonstrate
a. absence of chest movement with breaths.
b. no inspiratory breath sounds.
c. fluttering chest movements on expirations.
d. outward chest movement on expiration. - ANSWER-d. outward chest movement on expiration.
A restrictive respiratory disorder is characterized by
a. increased total lung capacity.
, b. decreased residual volume.
c. inspiratory wheezing.
d. expiratory wheezing. - ANSWER-b. decreased residual volume.
Empyema is defined as an
a. exudative bronchitis.
b. infection in the pleural space.
c. infection localized in the lung.
d. infection in the blood. - ANSWER-b. infection in the pleural space.
Cystic fibrosis is associated with
a. asthma.
b. chronic bronchitis.
c. bronchiectasis.
d. emphysema. - ANSWER-c. bronchiectasis.
The primary cause of infant respiratory distress syndrome is
a. prematurity.
b. lack of surfactant.
c. maternal illegal drug use during pregnancy.
d. umbilical cord compression - ANSWER-b. lack of surfactant.
A patient with a productive cough and parenchymal infiltrates on x-ray is demonstrating symptomology
of
a. bacterial pneumonia.
b. viral pneumonia.
c. tuberculosis.
d. acute respiratory distress syndrome. - ANSWER-a. bacterial pneumonia.
Decreased neuromuscular excitability is often the result of
a. hypercalcemia and hypermagnesemia.
b. hypomagnesemia and hyperkalemia.
c. hypocalcemia and hypokalemia.
d. hypernatremia and hypomagnesemia. - ANSWER-a. hypercalcemia and hypermagnesemia.
When preparing for the admission of a client diagnosed with bronchiectasis, the nurse will
a. put a sputum cup and a box of tissues on the bedside table.
b. remove the telephone to reduce myocardial oxygen demand.
c. add a box of surgical masks to the nursing supplies near the door.
d. remove the water pitcher to comply with anticipated fluid restrictions. - ANSWER-a. put a sputum cup
and a box of tissues on the bedside table.
All obstructive pulmonary disorders are characterized by
a. resistance to airflow.
b. hyperresponsiveness.
c. decreased residual volumes.
d. decreased lung compliance. - ANSWER-a. resistance to airflow.
Allergic (extrinsic) asthma is associated with
a. hyporesponsiveness of airways.
b. unknown precipitating factors.
c. IgE-mediated airway inflammation.
d. irreversible airway obstruction. - ANSWER-c. IgE-mediated airway inflammation.
In individuals who have asthma, exposure to an allergen to which they are sensitized leads to which
pathophysiologic event?
a. Loss of alveolar elastin and premature closure of airways
