Pulmonology Questions
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To calculate the minute volume, you need to multiply what two measurements?
The movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and circulating blood is called:
What device is used to perform mouth to mask ventilation?
Which of the following is acceptable for maintaining a seal between an oxygen cylinder and regulator?
You are transporting a 44 year old female with chest pain and sudden respiratory distress. She is agitated, anxious, and refuses to have a nonrebreather mask applied. Which of the following is the best option?
Venturi masks are designed to mix oxygen with:
Which of the following colors identifies an oxygen cylinder?
A _______ __________ ____ is NOT typically used in the prehospital setting for oxygen administration.
Why does a patient involved in an auto crash who has major internal abdominal bleeding require oxygen to maintain internal respiration?
You are aggressively ventilating an adult patient with a bag valve mask when you notice that his previously strong pulse is getting weaker. You should:
Corticosteroids inhaled in a RUSH can lead to ___________ .
. Reversible airway obstruction. Secondary to bronchial hyperactivity. mucous plugging. smooth muscle hypertrophy
Airway hyper-responsiveness in asthma is related to:A. increased sympathetic nervous system response.B. the release of stress hormones.C. exposure to an allergen causing mast cell degranulation.D. hereditary decrease in IgE responsiveness.
A 53-year-old male with a 20-year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. His airways are obstructed because of:A. excessive mucous production.B. loss of elastic recoil.C. infection and inflammation.D. airway oedema.
A newborn has respiratory distress syndrome. This condition appeared:A. within minutes of birth.B. 2 to 3 hours after birth.C. within the first 12 to 24 hours after birth.D. 24 to 48 hours after exposure to an infectious organism.
A 50-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking was diagnosed with lung cancer. He was previously exposed to air pollution, asbestos, and radiation at his job. Which of the following most likely had the greatest impact on development of his cancer?A. RadiationB. Cigarette smokeC. AsbestosD. Air pollution
A newborn has respiratory distress syndrome. He develops atelectasis because of:A. lack of surfactant.B. pulmonary oedema.C. airway obstruction.D. pulmonary fibrosis.
A 52-year-old female presents with chronic bronchitis. Tests reveal closure of the airway during expiration. This condition is most likely caused by:A. thick mucous from hypertrophied glands.B. ventilation-perfusion mismatch.C. hyperventilation.D. thinning smooth muscle in the bronchioles.
A 60-year-old male with a 40-year history of smoking presents with chest pain, cough, and an atypical Cushing syndrome. Tests reveal widespread metastatic cancer. Which of following is the most likely type of cancer?A. AdenomaB. Large cell carcinomaC. Small cell carcinomaD. Squamous cell carcinoma
A newborn has respiratory distress syndrome. Which of the following is the most important predisposing factor for this condition?A. Low birth weightB. Alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancyC. Premature birthD. Smoking by the mother during pregnancy