Question 1

Pneumonia as a nosocomial infection would be abbreviated as

Accepted Answer

HAP stands for hospital-acquired pneumonia, which is a type of nosocomial infection that occurs in individuals who have been hospitalized for at least 48 hours. CAP (community-acquired pneumonia) refers to pneumonia that is contracted outside of a hospital or healthcare setting. CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is a treatment for sleep apnea, and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a chronic respiratory condition.

Question 2

A term that means a periodic or sudden attack is

Accepted Answer

The term "paroxysm" specifically refers to a sudden or periodic attack of something, such as coughing, sneezing, or even emotions like laughter or anger. Therefore, "paroxysm" would be the best choice out of the options given.

Question 3

Which of the following is the abbreviation for an infectious disease caused by an acid-fast bacillus that usually affects the lungs?

Accepted Answer

TB stands for tuberculosis, which is an infectious disease caused by an acid-fast bacillus that usually affects the lungs. CF stands for cystic fibrosis, COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and OSA stands for obstructive sleep apnea, none of which fit the description given in the question.

Question 4

Following surgery,a blood clot dislodged from a deep vein in the lower extremity was carried to the pulmonary artery,causing a blockage of circulation to the patient's lung,or

Accepted Answer

The dislodged blood clot causing a blockage of circulation to the patient's lung is known as pulmonary embolism.

Question 5

The factory worker was diagnosed with an abnormal condition of dust in the lungs or

Accepted Answer

Pneumoconiosis is a lung disease caused by inhalation of dust particles, commonly seen in workers exposed to high levels of dust in industries such as mining, construction, and textile.

Question 6

A term that means the ventilation of the lungs does not fulfill the body's gas exchange needs is

Accepted Answer

Hypoventilation is a condition in which the ventilation of the lungs is not sufficient to meet the body's gas exchange needs. This means that there is not enough oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide removal in the lungs, leading to low levels of oxygen in the blood and high levels of carbon dioxide. Bronchoconstrictor refers to a substance that causes narrowing of the airways, patency refers to the openness or clearness of a passage, and hypocapnia refers to low levels of carbon dioxide in the blood. None of these terms specifically relate to inadequate gas exchange.

Question 7

Another term that means suffocation is

Accepted Answer

Asphyxia is the term used to describe suffocation or lack of oxygen supply to the body's tissues. Option B, aspiration, refers to inhaling food, liquids, or foreign objects into the lungs, while rhonchi (option C) refers to abnormal breath sounds caused by partially obstructed airways. Exacerbation (option D) means worsening of a medical condition or disease.

Question 8

Which of the following is the abbreviation for an acute respiratory failure as a result of disease or injury?

Accepted Answer

ARDS stands for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, which is a severe lung condition caused by disease or injury that results in acute respiratory failure. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a chronic lung disease that causes breathing difficulties, while OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) is a sleep disorder characterized by breathing interruptions during sleep. IPF (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis) is a rare and progressive lung disease that causes scarring of the lungs, leading to breathing difficulties.

Question 9

Stridor is defined as

Accepted Answer

Stridor is a high pitched breath sound that is heard during inspiration and is typically caused by narrowing or obstruction of the upper airways.

Question 10

A bronchodilator is an agent that causes

Accepted Answer

A bronchodilator is specifically designed to widen the bronchi (the larger airways in the lungs) and/or the bronchioles (the smaller airways). This makes it easier to breathe and helps alleviate symptoms such as wheezing or shortness of breath. Hyperventilation and hypoventilation are not effects of bronchodilators.

Question 11

The patient with lung cancer developed a pleural effusion.A thoracocentesis was performed by the radiologist using the process of recording sound or

Accepted Answer

A thoracocentesis involves using a needle to remove fluid from the pleural space, which is located between the lungs and the chest wall. Sonography, also known as ultrasound, is a common imaging technique used to guide the placement of the needle during a thoracocentesis procedure. Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the body, and can help the radiologist locate the pocket of fluid for removal. Radiography (A) and tomography (B) are not typically used during thoracocentesis procedures, as they do not provide enough detail to guide the placement of the needle. A sonogram (D) is another term for an ultrasound image, but is not the process used during a thoracocentesis procedure.

Question 12

A device that creates a mist is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A nebulizer is specifically designed to create a mist for inhalation, typically used for medications such as bronchodilators and corticosteroids. Ventilators, spirometers, and airways are all respiratory devices but do not specifically create a mist.

Question 13

Which of the following is the abbreviation for the procedure used or imaging scan performed to evaluate the heart and lungs?

Accepted Answer

CXR stands for chest X-ray, which is a common imaging scan used to evaluate not only the heart and lungs, but also other structures in the chest such as the ribs, spine, and diaphragm. AFB (acid-fast bacilli), CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure), and ABG (arterial blood gas) are not related to evaluating the heart and lungs.

Question 14

To establish an airway for a patient choking on a piece of meat,the emergency department physician performed an incision into the trachea called a

Accepted Answer

The incision into the trachea that would be performed to establish an airway for a choking patient is called a tracheotomy. Choices A, B, and C are not appropriate in this scenario.

Question 15

The accident victim received a blunt trauma to the chest,which caused blood in the chest cavity or a

Accepted Answer

Blunt trauma to the chest can lead to the accumulation of blood in the chest cavity, which is called hemothorax. Thoracotomy is a surgical procedure that involves opening the chest cavity, it is not a direct result of blunt trauma. Hypercapnia is a condition where there is an excessive amount of carbon dioxide in the blood. Tracheostenosis is a narrowing of the trachea, it is not directly related to chest trauma.

Question 16

Because of the near drowning,the young man experienced a temporary absence of oxygen,or

Accepted Answer

Anoxia is the temporary absence of oxygen, which can occur in the case of drowning when a person is submerged in water and is unable to breathe. Acapnia refers to a decrease in carbon dioxide levels and is not related to drowning. Apnea is a pause in breathing and eupnea refers to normal breathing.

Question 17

A patent airway is

Accepted Answer

A patent airway means an open and unobstructed airway, so the correct choice is D, which means open.

Question 18

An abbreviation for the diagnostic imaging test which incorporates two nuclear scan tests to measure air flow and circulation and which is used most often to help diagnose or rule out a PE is

Accepted Answer

The VQ scan (ventilation-perfusion scan) incorporates both a ventilation scan to measure air flow and a perfusion scan to measure circulation, and is commonly used to help diagnose or rule out a pulmonary embolism (PE). PFM (peak flow meter) is a tool used to measure air flow in the lungs for monitoring asthma, PSG (polysomnography) is a sleep study, and RML is not a known abbreviation for a diagnostic imaging test.

Question 19

The term that means to withdraw fluid or suction fluid; also to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract is

Accepted Answer

The term "aspirate" means to withdraw fluid or suction fluid, as well as to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract. Rhonchi and crackles are types of abnormal breath sounds, while asphyxiate means to cause someone to die or lose consciousness due to a lack of oxygen. Therefore, only option D is the correct answer to the given question.

Question 20

A patient,never hospitalized who developed pneumonia,would be given this abbreviated diagnosis

Accepted Answer

CAP (community-acquired pneumonia) is the appropriate diagnosis for a patient who has developed pneumonia but has not been hospitalized previously. HAP (hospital-acquired pneumonia) would apply if the patient acquired pneumonia during a previous hospital stay, PSG (pulmonary sarcoidosis granulomatosis) is a different condition entirely, and PE (pulmonary embolism) is a blood clot in the lungs and not an appropriate diagnosis for pneumonia.

Quiz 5: Respiratory System and Introduction to Diagnostic Procedures and Tests