Quiz on Time and Medical Conditions

Which condition might cause a patient to wheeze?

• Asthma

• Broken bone

• Fever

• Headache

What condition is characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the lungs?

• Pulmonary edema

• Heart failure

• Kidney failure

• Liver cirrhosis

Which condition is known for causing severe airflow obstruction?

• Pneumonia

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• Bronchitis

• Asthma

Identify the condition that involves the collapse of part or all of a lung.

• Asthma attack

• Spontaneous pneumothorax

• Pulmonary fibrosis

• Bronchiectasis

Which of the following is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system?

• Cystic fibrosis

• Sickle cell disease

• Hemophilia

• Down syndrome

What happens to the bronchioles during an asthma attack?

• They expand

• They become inflamed

• They shrink temporarily

• They become less sensitive

What is the appropriate action to take if a patient displays severe signs and symptoms of an asthma attack?

• Wait for the symptoms to subside on their own

• Request Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

• Give the patient a glass of water

• Advise the patient to rest quietly

How severe can asthma attacks become?

• Mildly inconvenient

• Moderately uncomfortable

• Life-threatening

• Completely harmless

What is a common symptom of asthma where the patient experiences increased breathing rate?

• Bradypnea

• Apnea

• Tachypnea

• Dyspnea

Which of the following is NOT a typical sign of severe asthma?

• Cyanosis

• Heart rate under 100 bpm

• Use of accessory muscles to breathe

• SpO2 lower than 90% even with patient on oxygen