Pathophysiology Chapter 36 Alterations of Pulmonary Function
1. Besides dyspnea, what is the most common characteristic associated with
pulmonary disease?
a. Chest pain
b. Digit clubbing
c. Cough
d. Hemoptysis
2. A patient reports needing to sit up at night in order to breathe. What term does the
healthcare professional document about this condition?
a. Hyperpnea
b. Orthopnea
c. Apnea
d. Atelectasis
3. Kussmaul respirations as a respiratory pattern may be associated with which
characteristic(s)?
a. Alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing
b. Increased work of breathing
c. Inadequate alveolar ventilation in relation to metabolic demands
d. Slightly increased ventilatory rate, large tidal volumes, and no expiratory pause
4. Respirations that are characterized by alternating periods of deep and shallow
breathing are a result of which respiratory mechanism?
a. Decreased blood flow to the medulla oblongata
b. Increased partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2)
c. Stimulation of stretch or J-receptors
1. Besides dyspnea, what is the most common characteristic associated with
pulmonary disease?
a. Chest pain
b. Digit clubbing
c. Cough
d. Hemoptysis
2. A patient reports needing to sit up at night in order to breathe. What term does the
healthcare professional document about this condition?
a. Hyperpnea
b. Orthopnea
c. Apnea
d. Atelectasis
3. Kussmaul respirations as a respiratory pattern may be associated with which
characteristic(s)?
a. Alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing
b. Increased work of breathing
c. Inadequate alveolar ventilation in relation to metabolic demands
d. Slightly increased ventilatory rate, large tidal volumes, and no expiratory pause
4. Respirations that are characterized by alternating periods of deep and shallow
breathing are a result of which respiratory mechanism?
a. Decreased blood flow to the medulla oblongata
b. Increased partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2)
c. Stimulation of stretch or J-receptors
