Respiratory Questions with Complete Solutions 100

Respiratory Questions with Complete Solutions 100% Verified.Mark, age 72, has been living in a shelter for 4 months. Today he appears at the clinic complaining of productive cough, weight loss, weakness, anorexia, night sweats, and generalized malaise. These have been bothering him for 8 weeks. What would be one of the first tests you order?

• Mantoux test.
• Chest x-ray.
• Complete blood work.
• Sputum culture. - Correct Answer Mantoux test

An infant who has periodic breathing with persistent or prolonged apnea (greater than 20 seconds) may

have an increased risk of:

• Pneumonia.

2.Left-sided congestive heart failure.

• Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
• Anemia. - Correct Answer Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Which of the following is considered a therapeutic indication for a bronchoscopy?

• To evaluate indeterminate lung lesions.
• To stage cancer preoperatively.
• To determine the extent of injury secondary to burns, inhalation, or

other trauma.

• To remove a foreign body lodged in the trachea. - Correct Answer To remove a foreign body lodged in

the trachea.Martin, age 76, has just been given a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which of the following is an indication that he should be hospitalized?

1.Inability to take oral medications and multilobar involvement on chest x-ray. 1 / 4

2.Alert and oriented status, slightly high but stable vital signs, and no one to take care of him at home.

3.Sputum with gram-positive organisms.

4.A complete blood count (CBC) showing leukocytosis. - Correct Answer Inability to take oral medications and multilobar involvement on chest x-ray.Which of the following statements regarding the respiratory status of a pregnant woman is true?

• The thoracic cage may appear wider.
• The costal angle may feel narrower.
• Respirations may be shallow.
• Oxygenation is decreased. - Correct Answer The thoracic cage may appear wider.

Which of the following workers are at risk for developing "black lung disease?"

• Farmers.
• Coal miners.
• Construction workers.
• Potters. - Correct Answer Coal miners.

What is a common inhaled allergen in allergic asthma (extrinsic asthma)?

• Smoke.
• Cold air.
• Strong smells.
• Pet dander. - Correct Answer Pet dander.

What do you include in your teaching about tiotropium (Spiriva) when you initially prescribe it for your client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

• Use it every time you use your beta-2 agonist. 2 / 4

• Stop taking all your other COPD medications.
• Use it once per day.
• Stop taking Spiriva if you develop the adverse effect of dry mouth. - Correct Answer Use it once per

day.Jill, age 49, has daily symptoms of asthma. She uses her inhaled short-acting beta-2 agonist daily. Her exacerbations affect her activities, and they occur at least twice weekly and may last for days. She is affected more than once weekly during the night with an exacerbation. Which category of asthma severity is Jill in?

• Intermittent.
• Mild persistent.
• Moderate persistent.
• Severe persistent. - Correct Answer Moderate persistent.

Which of the following statements about sarcoidosis is true?

• It commonly occurs in persons in their 50s.
• It is more common in whites than in blacks.
• Many organs may be involved, but the most involved organ is the lung.
• It occurs more frequently in men than in women. - Correct Answer Many organs may be involved, but

the most involved organ is the lung.In trying to differentiate between chronic bronchitis and emphysema, you know that chronic bronchitis: 1.Usually occurs after age 50 and has insidious progressive dyspnea.

2.Usually presents with a cough that is mild and with scant, clear sputum, if any.

3.Presents with adventitious sounds, wheezing and rhonchi, and a normal percussion note. 3 / 4

4.Results in an increased total lung capacity with a markedly increased residual volume. - Correct Answer 3. Presents with adventitious sounds, wheezing and rhonchi, and a normal percussion note.In tumor classification, TNM stands for which of the following?

1.Tumor, node, metastasis.

2.Tumor, nodules, metastasis.

3.Tumor, node, medicine.

4.Treat, nodules, metastasis. - Correct Answer 1. Tumor, node, metastasis.Sharon, who is pregnant, has just been given a diagnosis of tuberculosis. What do you do?

1.Wait until Sharon delivers and then begin therapy immediately.

2.Begin therapy with isoniazid (Nydrazid), rifampin (Rimactane), and pyrazinamide now.

3.Begin therapy with isoniazid, rifampin, and ethambutol (Myambutol) now.

4.Begin therapy with isoniazid now, wait to see how Sharon tolerates it, and then add rifampin, pyrazinamide, or ethambutol. - Correct Answer 3. Begin therapy with isoniazid, rifampin, and ethambutol (Myambutol) now.Treatment of tuberculosis in pregnant women is essential and should not be delayed; therefore, Sharon's treatment should begin now. The preferred initial treatment is isoniazid (Nydrazid), rifampin (Rimactane), and ethambutol (Myambutol).Which of the following is not a risk factor for the development of asthma?

• Younger age.
• African American race.
• Female gender.
• Obesity. - Correct Answer 4. Obesity.
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