NFDN 2003 Unit 3 || Mini Mastery Test: Score High
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Emphysema correct answers hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar walls
chronic bronchitis correct answers a condition in which the bronchi in the lungs are
constantly swollen and clogged with mucus
lung cancer correct answers malignant tumor arising from the lungs and bronchi
pneumonia correct answers inflammation of the lungs
Atalectasis correct answers collapsed lung
pneumothorax correct answers air in the pleural cavity
tension pneumothorax correct answers a type of pneumothorax in which air that enters the
chest cavity is prevented from escaping; puts pressure on the lungs and heart; can kill
pulmonary embolism correct answers Blocking of a pulmonary artery due to a blood clot
hemothorax correct answers blood in the pleural cavity
pneumoconiosis correct answers abnormal condition caused by dust in the lungs, with
chronic inflammation, infection, and bronchitis
Tuberculosis correct answers An infectious disease that may affect almost all tissues of the
body, especially the lungs
arterial blood gases correct answers clinical test on arterial blood to identify the levels of
oxygen and carbon dioxide
thoracentesis correct answers surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural space
purulent sputum correct answers Bronchiectasis, aspiration pneumonia, later chronic
bronchitis, lung abscess
Pink frothy sputum correct answers pulmonary edema
blood tinged sputum correct answers Left CHF (congestive heart failure)
oropharyngeal airway correct answers a curved device inserted through the patient's mouth
into the pharynx to help maintain an open airway
nasopharyngeal airway correct answers a flexible breathing tube inserted through the patient's
nostril into the pharynx to help maintain an open airway
endotracheal intubation correct answers placement of a tube through the mouth into the
pharynx, larynx, and trachea to establish an airway
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Emphysema correct answers hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar walls
chronic bronchitis correct answers a condition in which the bronchi in the lungs are
constantly swollen and clogged with mucus
lung cancer correct answers malignant tumor arising from the lungs and bronchi
pneumonia correct answers inflammation of the lungs
Atalectasis correct answers collapsed lung
pneumothorax correct answers air in the pleural cavity
tension pneumothorax correct answers a type of pneumothorax in which air that enters the
chest cavity is prevented from escaping; puts pressure on the lungs and heart; can kill
pulmonary embolism correct answers Blocking of a pulmonary artery due to a blood clot
hemothorax correct answers blood in the pleural cavity
pneumoconiosis correct answers abnormal condition caused by dust in the lungs, with
chronic inflammation, infection, and bronchitis
Tuberculosis correct answers An infectious disease that may affect almost all tissues of the
body, especially the lungs
arterial blood gases correct answers clinical test on arterial blood to identify the levels of
oxygen and carbon dioxide
thoracentesis correct answers surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural space
purulent sputum correct answers Bronchiectasis, aspiration pneumonia, later chronic
bronchitis, lung abscess
Pink frothy sputum correct answers pulmonary edema
blood tinged sputum correct answers Left CHF (congestive heart failure)
oropharyngeal airway correct answers a curved device inserted through the patient's mouth
into the pharynx to help maintain an open airway
nasopharyngeal airway correct answers a flexible breathing tube inserted through the patient's
nostril into the pharynx to help maintain an open airway
endotracheal intubation correct answers placement of a tube through the mouth into the
pharynx, larynx, and trachea to establish an airway
