MSAT 6350 Exam 2 UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Normal bronchial breath sound - CORRECT ANSWER loud, high pitched, heard
longer during expiration, Heard over manubrium of sternum
Normal vesicular breath sound - CORRECT ANSWER soft intensity, heard best over
most of the lungs, low pitch, major normal breath sound, inspiratory > expiratory
Primary two respiratory muscles - CORRECT ANSWER intercostals and diaphragm
Tachypnea - CORRECT ANSWER Respiration rate greater than 24 breaths per minute
Abnormal breath sound - CORRECT ANSWER Crackles, Wheezing, Pleural rubs, *all
of the above
Best treatment for bacterial pneumonia - CORRECT ANSWER Antibiotics
Best treatment for an acute asthma attack - CORRECT ANSWER Steroidal anti-
inflammatory
Breathing pattern with DKA (Diabetic ketoacidosis) - CORRECT ANSWER Kussmaul
breathing
A condition associated with the rapid onset of high fever, headache, loss of apetitie -
CORRECT ANSWER Influenza
Factors associated with asthma - CORRECT ANSWER Allergens, Stress, Smoke
Diaphragm innervation - CORRECT ANSWER Phrenic nerve
,Evaluation of the respiratory system - CORRECT ANSWER palpation for point
tenderness along the sternum and ribcage, observation of the symmetrical motion of the ribs
during respiration, palpation for tactile fremitus, *all of the above
Criteria for athletes returning after pneumonia - CORRECT ANSWER no fever and
vital signs return to normal
Rounded shape of the chest with asthma - CORRECT ANSWER barrel
Common cause of wheezing - CORRECT ANSWER Asthma
Normal tracheal breath sound - CORRECT ANSWER very loud, heard equally during
inspiration and expiration, high pitched, heard over trachea in neck
Normal bronchovesicular breath sound - CORRECT ANSWER intermediate intensity,
heard best at 1st/2nd ICS/manubrium anterior, posteriorly between scapula, intermediate
pitch, = inspiratory, expiratory
Primary symptoms of respiratory disease - CORRECT ANSWER cough, sputum,
bradypnea, wheeze
Air trapped in the chest wall - CORRECT ANSWER Pneumothorax
Low pitched, snoring quality continous musical sounds during inspiration. - CORRECT
ANSWER rhonchi
What is asthma? - CORRECT ANSWER a chronic inflammatory disorder of the
airways
, What is asthma characterized by? - CORRECT ANSWER - variable airway
construction
-bronchial hyper responsiveness (when airways are sensitive to stimuli causing them to
narrow more than usual)
Airway obstruction and bronchial hyper responsiveness can lead to recurrent episodes of.... -
CORRECT ANSWER Wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, coughing
Asthma can be triggered by many stimuli including.... - CORRECT
ANSWER Allergens, pollutants, respiratory infections, aspirin, NSAIDS, Inhaled
Irritants, Exposure to Cold, Exercise
Major Signs and Symptoms suggestive of Asthma are: - CORRECT ANSWER Chest
tightness (chest pain in kids)
Coughing (especially at night)
Prolonged shortness of breath
Wheezing
Difficulty sleeping
Inability to catch breath
Exercise induced symptoms (Such as coughing or wheezing)
Family history of asthma
There are _____ screening questions you can ask if seeking evidence of asthma. The
questions are:
a. Does the patient have breathing attacks consisting of coughing, wheezing, chest tightness,
or shortness of breath (dyspnea)?
b. Does the patient have coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath
(dyspnea) at night?
c. Does the patient have coughing, wheezing, or chest tightness after exercise?
d. Does the patient have coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath
(dyspnea) after exposure to allergens or pollutants?
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Normal bronchial breath sound - CORRECT ANSWER loud, high pitched, heard
longer during expiration, Heard over manubrium of sternum
Normal vesicular breath sound - CORRECT ANSWER soft intensity, heard best over
most of the lungs, low pitch, major normal breath sound, inspiratory > expiratory
Primary two respiratory muscles - CORRECT ANSWER intercostals and diaphragm
Tachypnea - CORRECT ANSWER Respiration rate greater than 24 breaths per minute
Abnormal breath sound - CORRECT ANSWER Crackles, Wheezing, Pleural rubs, *all
of the above
Best treatment for bacterial pneumonia - CORRECT ANSWER Antibiotics
Best treatment for an acute asthma attack - CORRECT ANSWER Steroidal anti-
inflammatory
Breathing pattern with DKA (Diabetic ketoacidosis) - CORRECT ANSWER Kussmaul
breathing
A condition associated with the rapid onset of high fever, headache, loss of apetitie -
CORRECT ANSWER Influenza
Factors associated with asthma - CORRECT ANSWER Allergens, Stress, Smoke
Diaphragm innervation - CORRECT ANSWER Phrenic nerve
,Evaluation of the respiratory system - CORRECT ANSWER palpation for point
tenderness along the sternum and ribcage, observation of the symmetrical motion of the ribs
during respiration, palpation for tactile fremitus, *all of the above
Criteria for athletes returning after pneumonia - CORRECT ANSWER no fever and
vital signs return to normal
Rounded shape of the chest with asthma - CORRECT ANSWER barrel
Common cause of wheezing - CORRECT ANSWER Asthma
Normal tracheal breath sound - CORRECT ANSWER very loud, heard equally during
inspiration and expiration, high pitched, heard over trachea in neck
Normal bronchovesicular breath sound - CORRECT ANSWER intermediate intensity,
heard best at 1st/2nd ICS/manubrium anterior, posteriorly between scapula, intermediate
pitch, = inspiratory, expiratory
Primary symptoms of respiratory disease - CORRECT ANSWER cough, sputum,
bradypnea, wheeze
Air trapped in the chest wall - CORRECT ANSWER Pneumothorax
Low pitched, snoring quality continous musical sounds during inspiration. - CORRECT
ANSWER rhonchi
What is asthma? - CORRECT ANSWER a chronic inflammatory disorder of the
airways
, What is asthma characterized by? - CORRECT ANSWER - variable airway
construction
-bronchial hyper responsiveness (when airways are sensitive to stimuli causing them to
narrow more than usual)
Airway obstruction and bronchial hyper responsiveness can lead to recurrent episodes of.... -
CORRECT ANSWER Wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, coughing
Asthma can be triggered by many stimuli including.... - CORRECT
ANSWER Allergens, pollutants, respiratory infections, aspirin, NSAIDS, Inhaled
Irritants, Exposure to Cold, Exercise
Major Signs and Symptoms suggestive of Asthma are: - CORRECT ANSWER Chest
tightness (chest pain in kids)
Coughing (especially at night)
Prolonged shortness of breath
Wheezing
Difficulty sleeping
Inability to catch breath
Exercise induced symptoms (Such as coughing or wheezing)
Family history of asthma
There are _____ screening questions you can ask if seeking evidence of asthma. The
questions are:
a. Does the patient have breathing attacks consisting of coughing, wheezing, chest tightness,
or shortness of breath (dyspnea)?
b. Does the patient have coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath
(dyspnea) at night?
c. Does the patient have coughing, wheezing, or chest tightness after exercise?
d. Does the patient have coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath
(dyspnea) after exposure to allergens or pollutants?
