Portage Pathophysiology Module 5- Questions and Answers
Terms in this set (133)
The rate of perfusion must exceed the rate False
of ventilation in order to ensure adequate
oxygenation (T/F)
Exercise, allergens, and emotion can all True
contribute to an asthma attack. (T/F)
The breathing rate is determined by input Chemoreceptors
from ___ that monitor oxygen, carbon
dioxide, and pH levels in the blood
Lung ____ is the lungs ability to stretch and Compliance
expand
During inspiration, air is drawn into the False
lungs and the chest cavity is decreased.
(T/F)
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary False
disease) is reversible airway
bronchoconstriction. (T/F)
The accessory muscles are the main False. Diaphragm
muscles of inspiration. (T/F)
Excess surface tension makes lung inflation True
harder. (T/F)
_____ lowers the surface tension and makes Pulmonary surfactant
lung inflation easier.
_____ is the flow of blood in the adjacent Perfusion
pulmonary capillaries.
What cells contribute to airway Eosinophils, mast cells, neutrophils, leukotrienes, and lymphocytes
inflammation in asthma?
, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is most likely Emphysema
seen in which disease process?
Histologically, chronic bronchitis would A. Enlargement of the airspaces
exhibit each of the following except:
A. Enlargement of the airspace
B. Increase in goblet cells
C. Fibrosis of the bronchiolar wall
D. Hypertrophy of the submucosal glands
Each are true of ARDS (acute respiratory Presents with decreased respiratory rate
distress syndrome) except:
A. Chest x-rays shows a "white-out"
B. Decreased surfactant function
C. Increased capillary permeability
D. Presents with decreased respiratory rate
The risk is greatest following surgery because anesthesia pain medication and
When is the risk for obstructive atelectasis
immobility may help to develop bronchial secretions.
the greatest? What are strategies to
Strategies to decrease the chance of developing atelectasis would be encouraging
decrease the chance for developing
patient to frequently cough, breathe deeply, change positions, hydrate adequately,
atelectasis?
and ambulate early.
Explain why the oxygen flow rate for Their medullary respiratory center has adapted to the elevated CO2 levels and no
people with COPD is normally titrated to longer responds to increases in PCO2. Therefore, a decrease in PO2 becomes the
maintain the arterial PO2 between 60 and stimulus for respiration. If oxygen is given at too high of a rate, it suppresses the
65 mm Hg. stimulus and the respiratory drive.
1. The patient's lung showed the following: 1. Smoking cessation
what is the only treatment that can delay 2. Carbon Dioxide
the progression of this disease?
2. Which is more soluble in plasma: carbon
dioxide or oxygen?
Some people have the triad of asthma, Aspirin and other NSAIDs
chronic rhinosinusitis, and nasal polyps.
They have asthma attacks in response to
taking what medication?
Each of the following can lead to C. Thrombus
atelectasis except:
A. tumor mass
B. Mucous plug
C. Thrombus
D. Pleural effusion
Asthma exhibits each of the following C. Hypertrophy of submucosal glands
characteristics except:
A. Bronchial swelling
B. Mucus secretion
C. Hypertrophy of submucosal glands
D. Airway remodeling
Terms in this set (133)
The rate of perfusion must exceed the rate False
of ventilation in order to ensure adequate
oxygenation (T/F)
Exercise, allergens, and emotion can all True
contribute to an asthma attack. (T/F)
The breathing rate is determined by input Chemoreceptors
from ___ that monitor oxygen, carbon
dioxide, and pH levels in the blood
Lung ____ is the lungs ability to stretch and Compliance
expand
During inspiration, air is drawn into the False
lungs and the chest cavity is decreased.
(T/F)
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary False
disease) is reversible airway
bronchoconstriction. (T/F)
The accessory muscles are the main False. Diaphragm
muscles of inspiration. (T/F)
Excess surface tension makes lung inflation True
harder. (T/F)
_____ lowers the surface tension and makes Pulmonary surfactant
lung inflation easier.
_____ is the flow of blood in the adjacent Perfusion
pulmonary capillaries.
What cells contribute to airway Eosinophils, mast cells, neutrophils, leukotrienes, and lymphocytes
inflammation in asthma?
, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is most likely Emphysema
seen in which disease process?
Histologically, chronic bronchitis would A. Enlargement of the airspaces
exhibit each of the following except:
A. Enlargement of the airspace
B. Increase in goblet cells
C. Fibrosis of the bronchiolar wall
D. Hypertrophy of the submucosal glands
Each are true of ARDS (acute respiratory Presents with decreased respiratory rate
distress syndrome) except:
A. Chest x-rays shows a "white-out"
B. Decreased surfactant function
C. Increased capillary permeability
D. Presents with decreased respiratory rate
The risk is greatest following surgery because anesthesia pain medication and
When is the risk for obstructive atelectasis
immobility may help to develop bronchial secretions.
the greatest? What are strategies to
Strategies to decrease the chance of developing atelectasis would be encouraging
decrease the chance for developing
patient to frequently cough, breathe deeply, change positions, hydrate adequately,
atelectasis?
and ambulate early.
Explain why the oxygen flow rate for Their medullary respiratory center has adapted to the elevated CO2 levels and no
people with COPD is normally titrated to longer responds to increases in PCO2. Therefore, a decrease in PO2 becomes the
maintain the arterial PO2 between 60 and stimulus for respiration. If oxygen is given at too high of a rate, it suppresses the
65 mm Hg. stimulus and the respiratory drive.
1. The patient's lung showed the following: 1. Smoking cessation
what is the only treatment that can delay 2. Carbon Dioxide
the progression of this disease?
2. Which is more soluble in plasma: carbon
dioxide or oxygen?
Some people have the triad of asthma, Aspirin and other NSAIDs
chronic rhinosinusitis, and nasal polyps.
They have asthma attacks in response to
taking what medication?
Each of the following can lead to C. Thrombus
atelectasis except:
A. tumor mass
B. Mucous plug
C. Thrombus
D. Pleural effusion
Asthma exhibits each of the following C. Hypertrophy of submucosal glands
characteristics except:
A. Bronchial swelling
B. Mucus secretion
C. Hypertrophy of submucosal glands
D. Airway remodeling
