Pulmonology Quiz
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Microorganisms removed from incoming air by the mucus of the respiratory tract are ultimately exposed to and destroyed by
A. toxins in the mucus.
B. the cilia.
C. stomach acids and enzymes.
D. a lack of nutrients.
E. alveolar macrophages.
Dilation of an artery or cardiac chamber usually resulting in weakness of the wall of the artery or chamber can be defined as
A. Aneurysm
B. Deep Vein Thrombosis
C. COPD
D. Myocardial infraction
A chamber shared by the respiratory and digestive systems is the
A. larynx.
B. glottis.
C. vestibule.
D. pharynx.
E. trachea.
To go on living, the body’s cells need food, water, chemicals and …
A. Helium
B. Oxygen
C. Nitrogen
D. Carbon Dioxide
Which is not a job of the respiratory system?
A. taking in oxygen
B. taking in carbon dioxide
C. moisten air
D. transport glucose
Auscultation is listening to the patient’s lungs and airway passages with a stethoscope
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
The medical term for fast breathing.
A. Tachypnea
B. Dyspnea
C. Orthopnea
D. Bradypnea
The Bronchi branch out into many different smaller tubes which take oxygen to the alveoli. What are these tiny tubes called?
A. Trachea
B. Larynx
C. Pharynx
D. Bronchioles
Which of the following terms describes a special X-ray for lung vessels?
A. Vessel X-ray
B. Lazer X-ray
C. Pulmonary CT
D. Pulmonary Angiography
When you exhale, the diaphragm
A. moves upwards
B. moves downwards
C. flattens
D. none of the above
The medical term for difficulty breathing.
A. Tachypnea
B. Dyspnea
C. Orthopnea
D. Bradypnea
Label H represents which structure(s)?
A. bronchus
B. larynx
C. esophagus
D. trachea
E. pharynx
A small flap of tissue that covers the trachea when swallowing is called the
A. bronchi
B. larynx
C. pharynx
D. epiglottis
What are the lungs getting rid of when you exhale?
A. Air
B. Oxygen
C. Carbon Dioxide
D. Nitrogen
Which of the following describes leukocytosis?
A. An increase in the circulation of Leukocytes
B. A decrease in the circulation of Leukocytes
C. Circulation of red blood cells
D. All of the above
