Question 1

Mr. Adams is 46 years old, is 5 feet 6 inches tall, and weighs 278 pounds. He has no physical complaints, but has come to the office because lately his wife has been complaining more and more about his snoring. She says it keeps her awake at night. He wonders if there is anything he can do about it, but he warns, "I won't wear one of those machine things at night!" When taking his history, you note that his tonsils were removed when he was 14. He has no allergies and does not complain of nasal congestion. He does not drink alcohol. Which of the following suggestions is most likely to help Mr. Adams with his snoring problem?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Drink a glass of wine before going to bed each night."
B)   "Surgery is probably the best way to relieve your snoring."
C)   "Take an over-the-counter sleep aid so you will sleep more soundly."
D)   "A CPAP machine is a good option, and you won't mind it once you get used to it."
E)   "Losing weight is a good way to help reduce your snoring, and you'll be healthier, too."F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 2

The medical term for a collapsed lung is ________.

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Question 3

The nasal cavity is divided by the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   pharynx
B)   nasal septum
C)   nasal conchae
D)   cilia
E)   paranasal sinusesF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

A pleural effusion caused by an infective process may result in a pus buildup, which is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A pleural effusion caused by an infective...

Question 5

Smokers are much more likely to develop ____ than are nonsmokers, and repeated episodes increase a person's chance of eventually developing lung cancer.

Accepted Answer

A)   asthma
B)   bronchitis
C)   pleurisy
D)   pneumonia
E)   atelectasisF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Georgia is a 27-year-old patient who has allergic rhinitis. She has a severe allergy to animal dander, which causes sneezing and severe congestion. She is engaged to marry Bob, who has a cat. The cat is almost 15 years old and has been with Bob since it was a kitten. Finding another home for the cat is not an option-neither Bob nor Georgia wants to do that. Unfortunately, over-the-counter antihistamines have not worked. Georgia states that she is currently taking Allegra, but it is plain to see that she is still very congested. What alternatives might the physician suggest for Georgia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Double the amount of Allegra she is taking
B)   Wear a mask when the cat is in the room
C)   Do not allow the cat into the bedroom at night
D)   See an allergist for desensitization injections
E)   There is no other option but to get rid of the catF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is a relatively new respiratory disease caused by a virus that is very contagious and sometimes fatal?

Accepted Answer

A)   SARS
B)   Sinusitis
C)   SIDS
D)   TB
E)   RDSF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following is a collection of air in the chest around the lungs, which may cause atelectasis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pulmonary edema
B)   Pulmonary embolism
C)   SARS
D)   Emphysema
E)   PneumothoraxF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

Which of the following is not a form of pneumoconiosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anthracosis
B)   Bronchitis
C)   Asbestosis
D)   Silicosis
E)   Black lung diseaseF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of these are tiny air sacs surrounded by capillaries where gas exchange occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bronchioles
B)   Alveoli
C)   Pleura
D)   Cilia
E)   BronchiF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following can normally cause an increased respiratory rate and depth?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood
B)   Decreased carbon dioxide levels in the blood
C)   Increased oxygen level in the blood
D)   Increased pH in the blood
E)   Decreased pH in the bloodF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

In severe cases of snoring, patients may need surgery to trim excess tissues in the throat; this is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In severe cases of snoring, patients may...

Question 13

Which of the following extend(s)  from the lateral walls of the nasal cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pharynx
B)   Nasal septum
C)   Nasal conchae
D)   Cilia
E)   Paranasal sinusesF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 14

What is the amount of air that can be forcefully inhaled after a normal inhalation called?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tidal volume
B)   Inspiratory reserve volume
C)   Expiratory reserve volume
D)   Residual volume
E)   Inspiratory capacityF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is caused by a virus and lasts 5-10 days?

Accepted Answer

A)   COPD
B)   Influenza
C)   Legionnaire's disease
D)   Pleurisy
E)   EmphysemaF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

The ____ are the part of the respiratory tree to which the alveoli are attached.

Accepted Answer

A)   bronchioles
B)   alveoli
C)   pleura
D)   epiglottis
E)   capillariesF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 17

The ________ (letter F) lies just above the trachea; it moves air in and out of the trachea and produces the sounds of the voice.

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The answer of The ________ (letter F) lies just above...

Question 18

In which disorder is airflow to the lungs limited and do the alveoli become enlarged?

Accepted Answer

A)   Asthma
B)   Tuberculosis
C)   COPD
D)   Pneumonia
E)   Allergic rhinitisF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

The amount of air that moves in or out of the lungs during a normal breath is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   tidal volume
B)   inspiratory reserve volume
C)   expiratory reserve volume
D)   residual volume
E)   inspiratory capacityF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 20

-Letter B on the figure is the ________, which is made of bones and cartilage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-Letter B on the figure is the...

Exam 28: The Respiratory System

The amount of air that moves in or out of the lungs during a normal breath is the ____.

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Smokers are much more likely to develop ____ than are nonsmokers, and repeated episodes increase a person's chance of eventually developing lung cancer.

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Which of the following is not a form of pneumoconiosis?

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Which of the following is a relatively new respiratory disease caused by a virus that is very contagious and sometimes fatal?

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The nasal cavity is divided by the ____.

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A pleural effusion caused by an infective process may result in a pus buildup, which is known as ________.

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What is the amount of air that can be forcefully inhaled after a normal inhalation called?

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-Letter B on the figure is the ________, which is made of bones and cartilage.

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Which of the following is a collection of air in the chest around the lungs, which may cause atelectasis?

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The medical term for a collapsed lung is ________.

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In severe cases of snoring, patients may need surgery to trim excess tissues in the throat; this is called a(n) ________.

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In which disorder is airflow to the lungs limited and do the alveoli become enlarged?

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The ________ (letter F) lies just above the trachea; it moves air in and out of the trachea and produces the sounds of the voice.

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Which of the following is caused by a virus and lasts 5-10 days?

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Which of the following extend(s) from the lateral walls of the nasal cavity?

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The ____ are the part of the respiratory tree to which the alveoli are attached.

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Which of the following can normally cause an increased respiratory rate and depth?

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Which of these are tiny air sacs surrounded by capillaries where gas exchange occurs?

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The amount of air that moves in or out of the lungs during a normal breath is the ____.

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Smokers are much more likely to develop ____ than are nonsmokers, and repeated episodes increase a person's chance of eventually developing lung cancer.

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Which of the following is not a form of pneumoconiosis?

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Which of the following is a relatively new respiratory disease caused by a virus that is very contagious and sometimes fatal?

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The nasal cavity is divided by the ____.

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A pleural effusion caused by an infective process may result in a pus buildup, which is known as ________.

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What is the amount of air that can be forcefully inhaled after a normal inhalation called?

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-Letter B on the figure is the ________, which is made of bones and cartilage.

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Which of the following is a collection of air in the chest around the lungs, which may cause atelectasis?

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The medical term for a collapsed lung is ________.

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In severe cases of snoring, patients may need surgery to trim excess tissues in the throat; this is called a(n) ________.

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In which disorder is airflow to the lungs limited and do the alveoli become enlarged?

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The ________ (letter F) lies just above the trachea; it moves air in and out of the trachea and produces the sounds of the voice.

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Which of the following is caused by a virus and lasts 5-10 days?

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Which of the following extend(s) from the lateral walls of the nasal cavity?

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The ____ are the part of the respiratory tree to which the alveoli are attached.

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Which of the following can normally cause an increased respiratory rate and depth?

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Which of these are tiny air sacs surrounded by capillaries where gas exchange occurs?

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