20 Jan Question 5 What is the

NSG5003 Advanced Pathophysiology

Week 5 Knowledge Check

Question 1 Which statement best describes the major characteristic of bronchiolitis?

Question 1 options:

Destruction of lung parenchyma and collapse of distal airways

Obstruction by eosinophilic mucous plugs in the upper airway

Widespread inflammation of the bronchioles

Extensive constriction of the bronchioles

Question 2 Which of the following physiologic abnormalities is characteristic of emphysema?

Question 2 options:

Extensive inflammation of the lower airways

Trapping of air in distal air sacs

Widespread occurrence of bronchial plugs

collapse of proximal airways

Question 3 Which of the following describes an asthma that is common in children and adolescents, with bronchospasm occurring within 3 minutes of activity?

Question 3 options:

Occupational-induced

Drug-induced

Exercise-induced

Cardiac-induced

Question 4 Which of the following values is consistent with acute respiratory failure?

Question 4 options:

PaO2 of 100 mmHg

PaCO2 of 40 mmHg

pH less than 7.3

pH greater than 7.6

Question 5 What is the most life-threatening type of croup usually caused by Haemophilus influenzae?

Question 5 options:

Respiratory distress syndrome

Epiglottitis

Cystic fibrosis

Bronchiolitis