Chapter 23: Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders

Chapter 23: Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Viral pneumonia is characterized by

ANS:  B

No exudative fluids are produced. Viral pneumonia does not produce exudates, so the cough is non-productive. Ventilation-perfusion imbalance does not usually occur in viral pneumonia.

REF:   Pg. 513

2. The characteristic x-ray findings in tuberculosis include

ANS:  B

Tuberculosis results in Ghon tubercles that show up as nodules with infiltrates. Diffuse white-out, basilar infiltrates, and tracheal deviation are not characteristic x-ray findings in tuberculosis.

REF:   Pg. 516

3. Widespread atelectasis, non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema, and diffuse, fluffy alveolar infiltrates on chest radiograph are characteristic of

ANS:  A

Acute respiratory distress syndrome is characterized by widespread atelectasis, non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema, and diffuse, fluffy alveolar infiltrates. These findings are not characteristics of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, or cor pulmonale.

REF:   Pg. 503

4. Which is indicative of a left tension pneumothorax?

ANS:  C

A left pneumothorax results in absent breath sounds on the affected side. Crackles will not be heard because breath sounds are not present. Tracheal deviation occurs on the contralateral side. Pneumothorax results in acute respiratory alkalosis.

REF:   Pg. 508