Which of the following can be used in the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis?1. An elevated potassium level in the sweat2. An elevated chloride level in the sweat3. Genetic testing of the parents4. An elevated blood level of immunoreactive trypsin A. 1 B. 2, 3 C. 2, 3, 4 D. 1, 2, 3

Congenital causes of bronchiectasis include: A. influenza. B. cystic fibrosis. C. COPD. D. rheumatic disease.

The radiologic findings on a chest x-ray for an atelectasis patient would indicate a mediastinal shift ____________ the affected side. A. Towards B.  Away from

The development of pneumonia consists of four stages. The  __________ stage of pneumonia is where aspiration pneumonia occurs. A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth

Identify at least two high-risk procedure that can result in the dispersal of TB bacilli droplets.

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