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Bio669 quiz 5 | certified exam
questions with correct solutions
A patient has a history of emphysema and has hyper-inflated lungs. Which of the
following would be true? - Correct-answer-Increased lung compliance
Atelectasis is caused by all of the following except:
A. Compression from tumor
B. Decreased surfactant
C. Blockage of alveoli
D. All of the above can lead to atelectasis - Correct-answer-D. All of the above can
lead to atelectasis
Of the following types, which is responsible for secreting surfactant - Correct-
answer-Type II alveolar cells
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the conducting airways? - Correct-answer-
Respiratory Bronchioles
The amount remaining in the lungs after complete forceful exhalation is termed
the - Correct-answer-Residual volume
The amount of quiet inhalation/exhalation in a typical breath is termed the -
Correct-answer-Tidal volume
Fluid or solids replacing the air within the alveoli is best termed - Correct-answer-
Consolidation
The most common feature as a result of hyperventilation is - Correct-answer-
Hypocapneia
Your patient presents with a respiratory infection, localized pain in the left side
combined with an audible friction rub........ - Correct-answer-A large pleural
effusion
Bio669 quiz 5 | certified exam
questions with correct solutions
A patient has a history of emphysema and has hyper-inflated lungs. Which of the
following would be true? - Correct-answer-Increased lung compliance
Atelectasis is caused by all of the following except:
A. Compression from tumor
B. Decreased surfactant
C. Blockage of alveoli
D. All of the above can lead to atelectasis - Correct-answer-D. All of the above can
lead to atelectasis
Of the following types, which is responsible for secreting surfactant - Correct-
answer-Type II alveolar cells
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the conducting airways? - Correct-answer-
Respiratory Bronchioles
The amount remaining in the lungs after complete forceful exhalation is termed
the - Correct-answer-Residual volume
The amount of quiet inhalation/exhalation in a typical breath is termed the -
Correct-answer-Tidal volume
Fluid or solids replacing the air within the alveoli is best termed - Correct-answer-
Consolidation
The most common feature as a result of hyperventilation is - Correct-answer-
Hypocapneia
Your patient presents with a respiratory infection, localized pain in the left side
combined with an audible friction rub........ - Correct-answer-A large pleural
effusion
