NSG5003 Advanced Pathophysiology
Week 5 Knowledge Check
Question 1 Which statement best describes the major characteristic of bronchiolitis?
Question 1 options:
Destruction of lung parenchyma and collapse of distal airways
Obstruction by eosinophilic mucous plugs in the upper airway
Widespread inflammation of the bronchioles
Extensive constriction of the bronchioles
Question 2 Which of the following physiologic abnormalities is characteristic of emphysema?
Question 2 options:
Extensive inflammation of the lower airways
Trapping of air in distal air sacs
Widespread occurrence of bronchial plugs
collapse of proximal airways
Question 3 Which of the following describes an asthma that is common in children and adolescents, with bronchospasm occurring within 3 minutes of activity?
Question 3 options:
Occupational-induced
Drug-induced
Exercise-induced
Cardiac-induced
Question 4 Which of the following values is consistent with acute respiratory failure?
Question 4 options:
PaO2 of 100 mmHg
PaCO2 of 40 mmHg
pH less than 7.3
pH greater than 7.6
Question 5 What is the most life-threatening type of croup usually caused by Haemophilus influenzae?
Question 5 options:
Respiratory distress syndrome
Epiglottitis
Cystic fibrosis
Bronchiolitis
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