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Respiratory disorders

Total questions: 104

Worksheet time: 9hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Select all that apply. Common manifestation of Influenza include the following:

a)

Cough

b)

Fever

c)

Fatigue

d)

Diarrhea

2.

Tamiflu is an antiviral agent given for infants (less than 1 year old) with a diagnosis of Influenza.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Which of the following abnormal breath sounds is usually heard for a client with Bronchitis?

a)

Expiratory and Inspiratory Wheezes

b)

Fine Crackles

c)

Coarse Crackles

d)

Vestibular sounds

4.

Bronchiolitis is primarily caused by Group A Beta Hemolytic Streptococcal Infection.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Select all that apply. The following are manifestations of Bronchiolitis.

a)

nasal flaring

b)

retractions

c)

decreased respiratory rate

d)

high grade fever

6.

Pulmonary Function Test result that indicates there is no need to take routine medications.

a)

Green zone

b)

Yellow zone

c)

Red zone

d)

Black zone

7.

Chest Physiotherapy is recommended 3 to 4 times a day and is usually given:

a)

Before meals

b)

During meals

c)

After meals

8.

Acute viral infection of infants and children with obstruction of the larynx, accompanied by barking cough and stridor?

a)

croup

b)

diphtheria

c)

epistaxis

d)

pertussis

9.

Acute infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract caused by the diphtheria bacterium?

a)

epistaxis

b)

diphtheria

c)

pertussis

d)

asthma

10.

Nosebleed?

a)

epistaxis

b)

pertussis

c)

diphtheria

d)

croup

11.

Chronic bronchial inflammatory disorder with airway obstruction due to bronchial edema and constriction and increased mucus production?

a)

cystic fibrosis (CF)

b)

diphtheria

c)

asthma

d)

pertussis

12.

Inherited disorder of exocrine glands resulting in thick mucus secretions in the respiratory tract that do not drain normally?

a)

asthma

b)

diphtheria

c)

cystic fibrosis (CF)

d)

emphysema

13.

Hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar walls?

a)

emphysema

b)

pneumonia

c)

pulmonary edema

d)

Pulmonary embolism

(PE)

14.

Hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar walls?

a)

emphysema

b)

pneumonia

c)

pulmonary edema

d)

Pulmonary embolism

(PE)

15.

Acute inflammation and infection of alveoli, which fill with pus or products of the inflammatory reaction

a)

pulmonary edema

b)

emphysema

c)

pneumonia

d)

mesothelioma

16.

Fluid in air sacs and bronchioles?

a)

pleural effusion

b)

pulmonary edema

c)

pneumonia

d)

pneumothorax

17.

Clot or other material lodges in vessels of the lungs?

a)

Pulmonary embolism

(PE)

b)

mesothelioma

c)

pleural effusion

d)

pneumothorax

18.

Rare malignant tumor arising in the pleura?

a)

pneumonia

b)

pulmonary edema

c)

emphysema

d)

mesothelioma

19.

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space?

a)

pneumothorax

b)

emphysema

c)

mesothelioma

d)

pleural effusion

20.

Collection of air in the pleural space?

a)

pleural effusion

b)

pneumonia

c)

pneumothorax

d)

pulmonary edema

21.

The common cold; an inflammation of the nasal passages and pharynx is also called -

a)

Influenza

b)

sinusitis

c)

pharyngitis

d)

nasopharyngitis

22.

Inflammation of the throat or pharynx

a)

sinusitis

b)

pharyngitis

c)

nasopharyngitis

d)

influenza

23.

inflammation of the sinuses

a)

infuenza

b)

nasopharyngitis

c)

sinusitis

d)

pharyngitis

24.

Inflammation of the larynx or the "voice box"

a)

tonsillitus

b)

pneummonia

c)

laryngitis

d)

dyspnea

25.

Inflammation of the tonsils

a)

tonsillitus

b)

influenza

c)

sinusitis

d)

laryngitis

26.

A viral infection that affects the respiratory system. It strikes much quicker than a common cold. Commonly called "the flu"

a)

sinusitis

b)

Influenza

c)

pneummonia

d)

dyspnea

27.

A temporary inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the trachea and bronchial passageways; causes a cough that may produce mucus.

a)

pneumonia

b)

acute bronchitis

c)

tuberculosis

d)

dyspnea

28.

An infection of the lungs that causes inflammation; causes by a virus, bacterium, fungus or in rare cases

up in the lungs making gas exchange difficult

a)

pneumonia

b)

acute bronchitis

c)

dyspnea

d)

tuberculosis

29.

A highly contagious bacterial infection cause by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It most commonly attacks the lungs, but can spread to other organs.

a)

tuberculosis

b)

dsypnea

c)

pneumonia

d)

influenza

30.

Difficulty in breathing which progressively worsens over time usually due to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

a)

influenza

b)

pneumonia

c)

dyspnea

d)

tuberculosis

31.

Chronic inflammation of the lungs characterized by an abnormal increase in the air spaces near the bronchioles; causes an accumulation of carbon dioxide in the lungs.

a)

bronchiospasms

b)

chronic bronchitis

c)

hyperventilation

d)

emphysema

32.

Excessive ventilation that leads to abnormal expulsion of carbon dioxide.

a)

chronic bronchitis

b)

hyperventilation

c)

emphysema

d)

asthma

33.

A long lasting respiratory condition in which the airways of the lungs become obstructed due to inflammation of the bronchi and excessive mucous production

a)

acute bronchitis

b)

hyperventilation

c)

chronic bronchitis

d)

emphysema

34.

A disease of the lungs characterized by recurring episodes of airway inflammation causing bronchospasms and increased mucous production.

a)

pneumonia

b)

acute bronchitis

c)

chronic bronchitis

d)

asthma

35.

Spasmatic contractions of the bronchiole muscles that constrict airways in the lungs during an asthma attack

a)

chronic bronchitis

b)

acute bronchitis

c)

bronchospasms

d)

pneumonia

36.
What is the primary function of mucus and cilia in the nostrils?
a)
Sound production
b)
Filtration
c)
Temperature Control
d)
Respiration
37.
Where are the sinuses located?
a)
In the front lobe of the brain
b)
In the skull surrounding the nasal cavity
c)
Inside the nares
d)
Under the cheek bones
38.
What structure is a passageway for both food and air?
a)
Pharynx
b)
Bronchus
c)
Trachea
d)
Larynx
39.
If your epiglottis were to suddenly stop working, what activity could be life threatening?
a)
Breathin
b)
Walking
c)
Coughing
d)
Eating
40.
The nostrils, larynx, and trachea are all made primarily of:
a)
Cartilage
b)
Bone
c)
Muscle
d)
Tendons
41.
Where in the respiratory tract does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place?
a)
Larynx
b)
Bronchi
c)
Trachea
d)
Alveoli
42.
Your lungs are divided into lobes. How many lobes do you have?
a)
Two
b)
Three
c)
Four 
d)
Five
43.
What does the pleura allow the lungs to do?
a)
Expand during breathing
b)
Trap dust and other particles
c)
Keep the alevoli distended
d)
Cough
44.
In the process of breathing, during what stage does the movement of the diaphragm enlarge the thoracic cavity?
a)
Internal respiration
b)
External respiration
c)
Inspiration
d)
Experation
45.
During cellular respiration, what happens to the carbon dioxide?
a)
It leaves the alveoli and is exhaled from the lungs
b)
It leaves the bloodstream and enters the alveoli
c)
It leaves the cells and enters the bloodstream
d)
It leaves the alveoli and enters the bloodstream
46.
If a person could not produce surfactant, his/her:
a)
Alveoli would collapse
b)
Bronchi would collapse
c)
Vocal chords could not vibrate
d)
Epiglottis would close
47.
Barbara has asthma and uses an inhaler when she starts to wheeze. The purpose of the device is to:
a)
Dissolve mucus
b)
Contract blood vessels
c)
Liquefy secretions in the lungs
d)
Enlarge the brochioles
48.
MOST respiratory disorders are causes by:
a)
Infection
b)
Lack of exercise
c)
Heredity
d)
Poor circulation
49.
What is the best treatment for mild epistaxis caused by a bump in the nose?
a)
Pack the nose with gauze
b)
Compress the nostrils, elevate and tilt the head slightly forward
c)
Cauterize the bleeder
d)
Lay flat on the back, head back, and pack the nose with tissue
50.
What respiratory disorders are highly contagious?
a)
Laryngitis and pleurisy
b)
Influenza and URI
c)
Sinusitis and epistaxis
d)
Emphysema and asthma
51.
Mr. Arnot is a heavy smoker with a chronic cough, bluish tint to his skin, and a barrel chest. He MOST LIKELY suffers from:
a)
Emphysema
b)
Epistaxis
c)
Tuberculosis
d)
Pleurisy
52.
Sarah has a chest x-ray that shows she has tubercles in her lungs. What does that mean?
a)
She had tuberculosis in the past but has recovered.
b)
She has a dormant form of tuberculosis that could become active if her resistance is lower.
c)
She has an active case of tuberculosis and is being treated with antibiotics.
d)
She has a history of an infection that is similar to tuberculosis and therefore is immune to TB.
53.
What statement is true about lung cancer?
a)
The prognosis is good.
b)
Treatment includes hormone therapy and blood transfusions.
c)
IT is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women.
d)
Second hand smoke rarely contributes to the development of lung cancer.
54.
What diagnostic test provides physicians with a direct look at the lining of the respiratory tract?
a)
CPAP
b)
Bronchoscopy
c)
Pulmonary function tests
d)
Chest x-ray
55.
What does C.O.P.D stand for?
a)
Complex Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
b)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
c)
Chronic Objective Pulmonary Disease
d)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Distruction
56.
What happens during an asthma attack when you have C.O.P.D?
a)
The bronchioles close and make it impossibe to breathe
b)
You cannot breathe at all
c)
The bronchioles go into spasm causing air passages to get squeezed 
d)
The trachea go into spasm causing air passages to get squeeze d
57.
which one could be a symptom of C.O.P.D ?
a)
hallucinations 
b)
dizziness
c)
shortness of breath 
d)
Chronic ache 
58.
Which two could be treatments/cures for C.O.P.D symptoms?
a)
clinical trials / Oxygen therapy
b)
surgery / medications 
59.
Diseases like asthma, emphysema, bronchitis are categorized with C.O.P.D 
a)
True
b)
False 
60.

Infection of the lungs where alveoli are flooded with bacteria and WBCs:

a)

pneumonia

b)

pleuritis/pleurisy

c)

Roarers

d)

pulmonary edema

61.

An accumulation of tissue fluid in the alveoli of the lungs:

a)

pulmonary edema

b)

pneumonia

c)

pleural effusion

d)

pulmonary thromboembolism

62.

Inelasticity of the lungs due to chronic inflammation and scarring of the lung tissue:

a)

pleuritis/pleurisy

b)

pneumothorax

c)

pneumonia

d)

emphysema

63.

Disease characterized by inflamed, narrow airways that make it difficult for air to pass through.

a)

COPD

b)

Pulmonary Edema

c)

Pneumothorax

d)

Asthma

64.

Disease that combines chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It drastically reduces vital gas exchange and is attributed primarily to smoking.

a)

Pneumothorax

b)

Pulmonary Edema

c)

Asthma

d)

COPD

65.

Treatable with antibiotics, characterized by painful sinuses, fever, and pus in the mucus.

a)

cystic fibrosis

b)

lung cancer

c)

laryngitis

d)

upper respiratory infection

66.

what are the first symptoms of pneumonia?

a)

chest pain when you breathe or cough, confusion or changes in mental awareness, cough that will include phlegm, fatigue, fever, sweating and shaking chills, lower than normal body temp, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and shortness of breath

b)

chess pain when u breathe or cough, confusion or changes in mental awareness, cough that will include phlegm, fatigue, fever, sweating and shaking chills, lower than normal body temp, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and shortness of breath

c)

chest pain when you breathe or coff, confusion or changes in mental awareness, coff that will include phlegm, fatigue, fever, sweating and shaking chills, lower than normal body temp, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and shortness of breath

d)

chest pain when you breathe or cough, confusion or changes in mental awareness, cough that will include phlegm, fatigue, fever, sweating and shaking chills, lower than normal body temp, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

67.

Infection of the terminal bronchioles that extends into the surrounding alveoli resulting in patchy consolidation of the lung refer to the pathology of.....

a)

bronchopneumonia

b)

lobar pneumonia

c)

bronchiectasis

d)

miliary tuberculosis

68.

where are the four places where you can acquire pneumonia?

a)

community, hospital, health care, and aspirin

b)

comunity, hospital, health care, and aspiration

c)

commmunity, hospital, health care, and aspiration

d)

community, hospital, health care, and aspiration

69.

what is the most common cause of pneumonia?

a)

Streptococcus pneumonia

b)

Streptococcus pneumoniae

c)

Streptococccus pneumoniae

d)

Streptococus pneumoniae

70.

how do you get aspiration pneumonia?

a)

inhaling vomit, food, drink, or slaiva

b)

drinking vomit, food, drink, or saliva

c)

inhaling vomit, food, drink, or saliva

d)

eating vomit, food, drink, or saliva

71.

how do you get hospital acquired pneumonia?

a)

staying too long in the hospital

b)

sleeping in the hospital

c)

playing Fortnite

d)

eating hospital food

72.

you are more likely to get aspiration pneumonia because...

a)

loss of tongue

b)

brain injury

c)

someting disturbed gag reflex, or excessive drugs and alcohol

d)

something disturbed gag reflex, or excessive drugs and alcohol

73.

What is pleuritic chest pain?

a)

Pain that worsens when you sit down

b)

Pain that hurts when you poke your chest

c)

Pain that hurts more on the affected side

d)

Pain that gets worse when breathing

74.
What structure is a passageway for both food and air?
a)
Pharynx
b)
Bronchus
c)
Trachea
d)
Larynx
75.
Mr. Arnot is a heavy smoker with a chronic cough, bluish tint to his skin, and a barrel chest. He MOST LIKELY suffers from:
a)
Emphysema
b)
Epistaxis
c)
Tuberculosis
d)
Pleurisy
76.
What statement is true about lung cancer?
a)
The prognosis is good.
b)
Treatment includes hormone therapy and blood transfusions.
c)
IT is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women.
d)
Second hand smoke rarely contributes to the development of lung cancer.
77.

Infection of the lungs where alveoli are flooded with bacteria and WBCs:

a)

pneumonia

b)

pleuritis/pleurisy

c)

Roarers

d)

pulmonary edema

78.

Disease characterized by inflamed, narrow airways that make it difficult for air to pass through.

a)

COPD

b)

Pulmonary Edema

c)

Pneumothorax

d)

Asthma

79.

Treatable with antibiotics, characterized by painful sinuses, fever, and pus in the mucus.

a)

cystic fibrosis

b)

lung cancer

c)

laryngitis

d)

upper respiratory infection

80.
This is a tube-like pasage used for food, liquid, and air
a)
Larynx
b)
Trachea
c)
Pharynx
d)
Lungs
81.
Alveoli increase the surface area in the lungs to allow...
a)
More nutrients to be absorbed
b)
You to breathe faster
c)
You to breathe slower
d)
More O2 and CO2 to exchange
82.

Which is not a job of the nose?

a)

warm air

b)

moisten air

c)

traps particles like dust and bacteria

d)

bring in carbon dioxide

83.

Tiny hairs that move particles in the nose are called

a)

mucus

b)

vocal cords

c)

cilia

d)

flagella

84.

Where does air go after the pharynx during inhalation?

a)

nose

b)

trachea

c)

bronchi

d)

alveoli

85.

Where would you find cilia?

a)

nose and alveoli

b)

bronchioles and mouth

c)

trachea and nose

d)

all of the above

86.

3- ............is a respiratory illnesses that cause breathlessness and difficulty breathing

a)

1- Pneumonia

b)

2- COPD

c)

3- Asthma

87.

cONTANGIOUS BACTERIAL INFECTION OF THE LUNGS CAUSED BY MYCOBACTERIUM.

a)

TB

b)

PNEUMONIA

c)

PNEUMOTHORAX

d)

EMPYEMA

88.

ACUTE INFECTION OF THE LUNG PARENCHYMA SPECIFICALLY THE AIR SACS ARE AFFECTED.

a)

TB

b)

PNEUMONIA

c)

PNEUMOTHORAX

d)

EMPYEMA

89.

A PERSON WITH TB WILL NOT BE THAT INFECTIVE IF HE/SHE RELIGIOUSLY COMPLIED WITH THE MEDICATION FOR:

a)

1 MONTH

b)

4 TO 6 WEEKS

c)

2 TO 3 WEEKS

d)

3 MONTHS

90.

IN PNEUMOTHORAX, THERE IS AN ACCUMULATION OF ________ IN THE PLEURAL SPACE.

a)

BLOOD

b)

WATER

c)

AIR

d)

PUS

91.

IN PT'S WITH EMPYEMA, THERE IS AN ACCUMULATION OF __________ IN THEIR PLEURAL SPACE.

a)

BLOOD

b)

WATER

c)

AIR

d)

PUS

92.

IN PT'S WITH EMPYEMA, THERE IS AN ACCUMULATION OF __________ IN THEIR PLEURAL SPACE.

a)

BLOOD

b)

WATER

c)

AIR

d)

PUS

93.
When you breathe, your lungs take in ___ and remove ___. 
a)
air/oxygen
b)
oxygen/carbon dioxide 
c)
carbon dioxide/waste 
d)
waste/air 
94.
A disorder of the lungs called ____ causes the bronchi to become restricted (get smaller) so air can't get to the lungs.
a)
asthma 
b)
cold
c)
influenza 
d)
bronchitis 
95.
Within the lungs, the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs between the ___ and the capillaries. 
a)
trachea 
b)
bronchi 
c)
alveoli
d)
diaphragm
96.

Emphysema

a)

specific area that is drained by a stream

b)

negatively charged electrons

c)

Lung disease in which the avioli lose elasticity

d)

chemical reaction in which heat energy is absorbed

97.
A respiratory disorder caused by a sensitivity to an allergen is ____. 
a)
asthma
b)
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
c)
bronchitis
d)
emphysema
98.
Which of the following statements is not true about lung cancer?
a)
It is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. 
b)
It cannot be prevented
c)
There are no symptoms in the early stages
d)
Prognosis is poor
99.
Which of the following statements is not true about lung cancer?
a)
It is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. 
b)
It cannot be prevented
c)
There are no symptoms in the early stages
d)
Prognosis is poor
100.
The wall of the alveoli deteriorate and lose their elasticity
a)
emphysema
b)
tuberculosis
c)
asthma
101.
Wheezing,coughing,tightness of the chest are symptoms of
a)
asthma
b)
epistaxis
c)
rhinitis
102.
Sensitivity caused by an allergen
a)
bronchitis
b)
asthma
c)
emphysema
103.
When you breathe, your lungs take in ___ and remove ___. 
a)
air/oxygen
b)
oxygen/carbon dioxide 
c)
carbon dioxide/waste 
d)
waste/air 
104.
A disorder of the lungs called ____ causes the bronchi to become restricted (get smaller) so air can't get to the lungs.
a)
asthma 
b)
cold
c)
influenza 
d)
bronchitis