CARDIOPULMONARY FINAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

CARDIOPULMONARY FINAL EXAM SCRIPT
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS

◉ The key pathophysiological component of airway inflammation
resulting from viral or allergen exposures BEST describes which of the
following chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases?


A.
Chronic bronchitis
B.
Emphysema
C.
Asthma
D.
Bronchiectasis. Answer: C.
Asthma


◉ The finding of hyperresonant sounds due to lung hyperinflation is
associated with which of the following physical examination tests?
A.
Percussion
B.
Palpation

,C.
Observation
D.
Auscultation. Answer: A.
Percussion


◉ An irreversible dilation of one or more bronchi with chronic
inflammation and infection is characterized which of the following lung
diseases?
A.
Bronchiectasis
B.
Emphysema
C.
Asthma
D.
Chronic bronchitis. Answer: A.
Bronchiectasis


◉ Which of the following medications are considered long-term
controllers of asthma by producing an antiinflammatory action?
A.
Antihistamine (Claritin)
B.

, Beta-adrenergic agonists (albuterol)
C.
Inhaled corticosteroids (Flovent)
D.
Anticholinergics (atrovent). Answer: C.
Inhaled corticosteroids (Flovent)


◉ Destruction of alveolar walls and enlargement of the air spaces distal
to terminal bronchioles describe which of the following lung conditions?
A.
Bronchiectasis
B.
Emphysema
C.
Asthma
D.
Chronic bronchitis. Answer: B.
Emphysema


◉ A patient who is status postsurgical repair of a right hip fracture is at
risk for thrombus formation and potentially pulmonary emboli. Which of
the following interventions would be BEST recommended to this patient
following discharge home to prevent a deep vein thrombus?
A.