Pulmonology MCQs
Pulmonology MCQs
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1: Etco2 is recorded during phase ________ of the capnogram.
A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
2: The irregularly shaped area between the lungs that contains the trachea is called the ________.
A. Diaphragm
B. Sternum
C. Thorax
D. Mediastinum
3: A positive mantoux test indicates the presence of antibodies to ________.
A. TB
B. Are formed when margarine is hydrogenated
C. Created when oils become rancid
D. Omitted on food labels
4: A patient who has shallow, slow, irregular gasping breaths is said to have ________ respirations.
A. Kussmaul's
B. Agonal
C. Central neurogenic
5: While staged at the scene of a structure fire, the emt should _________.
A. Locate the safety officer
B. Stay with the incident commander
C. Assess firefighters for signs of fatigue
D. Remain with the ambulance
6: "paste" is an alternate assessment tool for ___________.
A. Cardiac patients
B. Stroke patients.
C. Respiratory patients.
D. Seizure patients.
7: The __________ cartilage is a firm ring that forms the inferior part of the larynx.
A. Cricoid
B. Thyroid
C. Laryngeal
D. Pyriform
8: A fall or an improperly delivered gluteal injection could result in ________.
A. Sciatica
B. Neurofibromatosis.
C. Postpoliomyelitis muscular atrophy.
D. Phantom limb pain
9: In a patient with circumoral cyanosis, a bluish discoloration can be seen ________.
A. Panlobar
B. Cystic Fibrosis
C. Around the mouth
D. Scroll-like structure
10: In panlobar pneumonia, by definition of the prefix we can tell that ________ lobes are affected.
A. All
B. DOE
C. Amu Bag
D. Larynx
11: A ________ is not typically used in the prehospital setting for oxygen administration.
A. Nasal cannula
B. Tracheostomy mask
C. Regulator
D. Partial rebreather mask
12: In allergic rhinitis, _____ binds to mast cells and induces them to release histamine.
A. Tonsillitis
B. Sinusitis
C. Rhinitis
D. IgE
13: A/an _____ is the sudden blockage of a pulmonary artery by foreign matter.
A. Pulmonary embolism
B. Airway obstruction
C. Nasopharynx
D. Maxillary sinuses
14: A ________ is a flexible lighted instrument used to examine the trachea and bronchi.
A. Pharynx
B. Trachea
C. Larynx
D. Epiglottis
E. Bronchoscope
15: The oxygen flow rate for a nasal cannula should not exceed ________ liters per minute.
A. 4.
B. 8.
C. 6.
D. 2.
16: A/an ________ is a hollow sphere of cells that expands and contracts with each breath.
A. Alveolus
B. Bronchiole
C. Diaphragm
D. Parenchyma
17: Bronchiole dilation resulting from chronic infections is present in ____________.
A. Bronchiectasis
B. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
C. Obstructive sleep apnea
D. Asthma
E. Emphysema
18: Copd is characterized by _____ that is not fully reversible.
A. Blocked or reduced blood flow through alveolar capillaries
B. Infectious agents, most often viral
C. Interference with air flow
D. Interference with diffusion of gases at the respiratory membrane
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