Test Answers on Chapter 13 Respiratory System – Flashcards
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Coccidioidomycosis is common in the Ohio Valley
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False
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Legionnaires pneumonia affects only members of the American Legion
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True
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Cor pulmonale is left atrial hypertrophy
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False
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Immobile clients may be at high risk for pulmonary embolism
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True
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Respiratory alkalosis results from hyperventilation and CO2 elimination.
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True
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Atelectasis is an abnormal dilation of bronchi
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False
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Early-stage lung cancer usually produces no symptoms
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True
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Thrush is caused by a virus
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False
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Air in pleural cavity
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Pneumothorax
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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COPD
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Sore throat
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Pharyngitis
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Caused by Epstein-Barr virus
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Infectious mononucleosis
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Excess fluid in pleural space
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Pleural effusion
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Black lung disease
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Pulmonary anthracosis
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Nosebleed
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Epistaxis
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Lungs lose normal elasticity
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Emphysema
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Inflammation of the pleura
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Pleurisy
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Hoarseness or loss of voice
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Laryngitis
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Unexplained sudden death of an infant
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SIDS
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Enlarged lymph tissue in nasopharynx
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Adenoid hyperplasia
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List the three major causes of sinusitis
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bacterial infection, swimming/diving, nasal allergies, dental abscess/tooth extractions
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Treatment of acute tonsillitis and adenoid hyperplasia is apt to be
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Tonsillectomy
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Identify the three major causes of pneumonia
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bacteria, virus, fungus
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A complication that may result from a lung abscess is
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Empyema
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The classic symptom of sleep apnea is
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loud snoring, observed periods of breathing cessation
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Identify the classic symptoms of asthma
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labored breathing and wheezing
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The diagnostic test of choice to confirm pulmonary tuberculosis is
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Mantoux
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The best prevention for any of the four pneumoconioses is
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Minimized exposure to silica dust in the workplace
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Mycoses are ___ infections
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fungal
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About half of all cases of bronchiectasis are the result of
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cystic fibrosis
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Allergic rhinitis
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is controlled by avoiding known allergens; is treated with medications and immunotherapy
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The symptoms of croup include
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hoarseness, fever, barking cough, respiratory distress
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Complementary therapy identified for lung cancer treatment is
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meditation and guided imagery; hypnosis
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Pulmonary edema
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Is diffuse extravascular accumulation of fluid in pulmonary tissues and air spaces; can develop quickly and be life-threatening; is usually the direct consequence of left ventricular failure
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Asthma
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sufferers have sensitive airways that react to known "triggers"; is mostly intrinsic
