The major respiratory pathologic or structural changes associated with cystic fibrosis include:1. Atelectasis.2. bronchospasm.3. thick, tenacious mucus.4. hyperinflation of the alveoli. A. 1, 2 B. 3, 4 C. 1, 3, 4 D. 2, 3, 4

A patient is suspected to have reactivation TB. What are the symptoms the patient may experience?1. Low-grade fever2. Laryngeal edema3. Night sweats4. Weight loss A. 2, 3 B. 3, 4 C. 1, 2, 3 D. 1, 3, 4

What is the hallmark indication of bronchiectasis?

The respiratory therapist is educating a patient just diagnosed with tuberculosis. Which of the following statements should the therapist tell the patient regarding tuberculosis? A. Take the medication with a glass of water hour before meals. B. If you skip a dose of medication, double up at the next dose. C. Don’t take the medication if you have a fever or flu like symptoms. D. Make sure to take the full prescribed course of therapy.

Which form of bronchiectasis causes the greatest amount of damage to the tracheobronchial tree? A. Triphasic B. Varicose C. Cystic D.  Fusiform

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is particularly damaging to the lungs because of the: A. healing of a tubercle. B.  formation of micropulmonary emboli. C. increased mucus production. D. irreversible bronchospasm that it causes.

What is the function of the tubercle? A. To promote growth of the TB bacilli B. To encapsulate for better respiratory transmission C. To help with the reactivation of the TB D. To contain the TB bacilli

Examples of the types of surgical procedures that often result in atelectasis include:1. open heart surgery.2. craniotomy.3. gallbladder removal.4. splenectomy. A. 1 B. 2, 3 C. 2, 3, 4 D. 1, 3, 4

Which of the following are considered to be normal causative agents for community-acquired pneumonia?1. Staphylococcal pneumonia2. Haemophilus influenza3. Legionella pneumophila4. Candida albicans A. 1 B. 2, 3 C. 2, 3, 4 D. 1, 2, 3

____________ can be seen when large areas of atelectasis are present in the chest film. A. Pneumothorax B. Pneumonia C. Batwing appearance D. Air bronchograms