3p: exam 2 skin- Respiratory Actual Questions and Answers
Latest Updated 2026 (Graded A+)
Bronchiectasis - correct answer-
chronic dilation of a bronchus or bronchioles caused by repeated pulmonary infections
empyema - correct answer-Purulent exudate collected in the pleural
spaces
Pulmonary embolism - correct answer-Embolic occlusion of the pulmonary arteries
Asthma - correct answer-Airway reactivity triggered by allergens,
anxiety, or upper respiratory infection
Cystic fibrosis - correct answer-
Autosomal recessive disorder of the exocrine glands in children younger than 5
years of age
Tuberculosis - correct answer-Chronic infectious disease beginning in the
lung with the tubercle bacillus
Pleurisy - correct answer-Inflammatory process involving the visceral
and parietal pleura
Bronchitis - correct answer-Inflammation of the mucous membranes of
the bronchial tubes
Pneumonia - correct answer-Infection of the pulmonary parenchyma
, Pleural effusion - correct answer-Excessive nonpurulent fluid in the pleural
space
Chapter 13 Clinical Case Study:
Interview data for following questions
Sharon is a 66-year-old woman presenting with symptoms of shortness of breath. Listed below are
initial data collected during an interview and examination.
Interview Data
Sharon says she has had breathing problems "for years," but now they are getting worse. She tells
the examiner that she gets short of breath with activity, adding that she can do things around the
house for only a few minutes before she has to sit down to rest and catch her breath. She says she
can sleep only a couple of hours at a time. She sleeps best with two pillows at night, but on some
nights, she just sits in a chair. Sharon does not currently use oxygen, but she thinks oxygen would
help. She admits to smoking 1½ packs of cigarettes a day. She has never quit because she says
she just can't do it.
Examination Data
General survey: Alert and slightly anxious woman, sitting - correct answer-
Chapter 13 Clinical Case Study:
Interview data for following questions
What data deviate from normal findings, suggesting a need for further investigation? - correct answer-
1. Data deviating from normal: History of shortness of breath; limitation in activity; interrupted sleep (r
equiring pillows); smoking history; labored breathing with tachypnea; presence of cyanosis; underweig
ht with protruding ribs; increased anteroposterior diameter; reduced chest wall movement; diminished
tactile fremitus; adventitious breath sounds; diminished breath sounds
What additional questions could be asked by the examiner to clarify symptoms? (Respiratory) -
correct answer-Askc aboutc chestc painc withc shortnessc ofc breath.c Ask
aboutc thec presencec ofc cough.c Askc howc oldc thec patientc wasc whenc shec startedc smokingc andc howc longc s
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Latest Updated 2026 (Graded A+)
Bronchiectasis - correct answer-
chronic dilation of a bronchus or bronchioles caused by repeated pulmonary infections
empyema - correct answer-Purulent exudate collected in the pleural
spaces
Pulmonary embolism - correct answer-Embolic occlusion of the pulmonary arteries
Asthma - correct answer-Airway reactivity triggered by allergens,
anxiety, or upper respiratory infection
Cystic fibrosis - correct answer-
Autosomal recessive disorder of the exocrine glands in children younger than 5
years of age
Tuberculosis - correct answer-Chronic infectious disease beginning in the
lung with the tubercle bacillus
Pleurisy - correct answer-Inflammatory process involving the visceral
and parietal pleura
Bronchitis - correct answer-Inflammation of the mucous membranes of
the bronchial tubes
Pneumonia - correct answer-Infection of the pulmonary parenchyma
, Pleural effusion - correct answer-Excessive nonpurulent fluid in the pleural
space
Chapter 13 Clinical Case Study:
Interview data for following questions
Sharon is a 66-year-old woman presenting with symptoms of shortness of breath. Listed below are
initial data collected during an interview and examination.
Interview Data
Sharon says she has had breathing problems "for years," but now they are getting worse. She tells
the examiner that she gets short of breath with activity, adding that she can do things around the
house for only a few minutes before she has to sit down to rest and catch her breath. She says she
can sleep only a couple of hours at a time. She sleeps best with two pillows at night, but on some
nights, she just sits in a chair. Sharon does not currently use oxygen, but she thinks oxygen would
help. She admits to smoking 1½ packs of cigarettes a day. She has never quit because she says
she just can't do it.
Examination Data
General survey: Alert and slightly anxious woman, sitting - correct answer-
Chapter 13 Clinical Case Study:
Interview data for following questions
What data deviate from normal findings, suggesting a need for further investigation? - correct answer-
1. Data deviating from normal: History of shortness of breath; limitation in activity; interrupted sleep (r
equiring pillows); smoking history; labored breathing with tachypnea; presence of cyanosis; underweig
ht with protruding ribs; increased anteroposterior diameter; reduced chest wall movement; diminished
tactile fremitus; adventitious breath sounds; diminished breath sounds
What additional questions could be asked by the examiner to clarify symptoms? (Respiratory) -
correct answer-Askc aboutc chestc painc withc shortnessc ofc breath.c Ask
aboutc thec presencec ofc cough.c Askc howc oldc thec patientc wasc whenc shec startedc smokingc andc howc longc s
h
ec hasc beenc smokingc asc muchc asc shec currentlyc is
