Patho Exam 2 questions

Which are restrictive respiratory disorders? (Select all that apply.) A. Chronic asthma B. ARDS C. Type B COPD D. Pneumothorax E. Emphysema

B. ARDS D. Pneumothorax

The presence of a widely distributed pruritic maculopapular rash and erythema is commonly associated with A. drug reaction. B. psoriasis. C. scleroderma. D. bedbug bites.

A. drug reaction.

It is true that vitiligo A. is a depigmented patch of skin. B. is a warning sign for malignant melanoma. C. occurs as a result of a genetic lack of melanin production. D. occurs most commonly in light-skinned individuals.

A. is a depigmented patch of skin.

Obstructive disorders are associated with A. low expiratory flow rates. B. low residual volumes. C. decreased total lung capacity. D. increased expiratory reserve volume.

A. low expiratory flow rates.

A major difference between a vesicle and a wheal is that vesicles A. contain fluid, but wheals are edematous tissue. B. are smaller than wheals. C. are larger than wheals. D. are palpable, but a wheal is not

A. contain fluid, but wheals are edematous tissue.

When a parent of a toddler recently diagnosed with pneumococcal pneumonia asks why their child is so much sicker than a classmate was when they were diagnosed with pneumonia, the nurse replies A. "It sounds like your child has a case of bacterial pneumonia, while the classmate had viral pneumonia." B. "It sounds as if your child is having a severe reaction to bacterial pneumonia. It hits some children harder than others." C. "It sounds as if your child has a case of viral pneumonia, while the classmate had bacterial pneumonia." D. "It sounds as if the classmate was just lucky and less exposed at daycare."

A. "It sounds like your child has a case of bacterial pneumonia, while the classmate had viral pneumonia."

At puberty when sebaceous gland secretion increases, follicle obstruction and infection may occur, resulting in A. acne vulgaris. B. pemphigus. C. psoriasis. D. eczema

A. acne vulgaris.

Which is a characteristic of some bacteria? A. Intracellular parasite B. Cannot replicate extracellularly C. Composed of RNA or DNA D. Contains cell wall endotoxin

D. Contains cell wall endotoxin

What is the deadliest form of skin cancer? A. Squamous B. Basal C. Actinic keratosis D. Melanoma

D. Melanoma

Which skin disorder is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction and is characterized by bullous eruptions? A. Psoriasis B. Pityriasis rosea C. Lichen planus D. Pemphigus

D. Pemphigus

Which type of dermatitis is associated with cradle cap in newborns? A. Atopic B. Stasis C. Irritant D. Seborrheic

D. Seborrheic

The assessment findings of a 5-year-old with a history of asthma include extreme shortness of breath, nasal flaring, coughing, pulsus paradoxus, and use of accessory respiratory muscles. There is no wheezing and the chest is silent in many areas. How should you interpret your assessment? A. The signs and symptoms are consistent with asthma; start oxygen and then check back on the child 30 minutes later. B. The child probably has consolidated pneumonia; oxygen should be started immediately. C. Since there is no wheezing, asthma is not the problem, but oxygen should be started immediately anyway. D. The child may be having such a severe asthma episode that the airways are closed, so start oxygen and get the provider immediately.

D. The child may be having such a severe asthma episode that the airways are closed, so start oxygen and get the provider immediately.

What is the most common, benign form of skin cancer? A. Squamous B. Basal C. Actinic keratosis D. Melanoma

B. Basal

Characteristics of immunization include which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A. Immunization with killed vaccines may lead to infection from the agent. B. Lack of immunization may lead to an epidemic. C. Herd immunity controls disease without immunizing everyone in the population. D. Immunization provides life-long immunity. E. Giving injections of preformed antibodies provides immediate immunity.

B. Lack of immunization may lead to an epidemic. C. Herd immunity controls disease without immunizing everyone in the population. E. Giving injections of preformed antibodies provides immediate immunity.

Which statements are true of herpes simplex I infection? (Select all that apply.) A. Is usually painless B. Remains latent in spinal ganglia between outbreaks C. Causes both oral and genital infections D. Begins with a burning or tingling sensation E. Reactivates with stress, sun exposure, menses

B. Remains latent in spinal ganglia between outbreaks D. Begins with a burning or tingling sensation E. Reactivates with stress, sun exposure, menses

All obstructive pulmonary disorders are characterized by A. hyperresponsiveness. B. resistance to airflow. C. decreased lung compliance. D. decreased residual volumes.

B. resistance to airflow.

Chronic occupational lung disease is characterized by which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A. Causation from long-term inhalation of inorganic material B. A latent period before symptoms occur C. A progressive cough and dyspnea with exercise D. Hyperactive respiratory macrophages E. Possible negative chest x-ray when symptom-free

A. Causation from long-term inhalation of inorganic material B. A latent period before symptoms occur C. A progressive cough and dyspnea with exercise E. Possible negative chest x-ray when symptom-free

Clinical manifestations of pleural effusion include which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A. Dyspnea B. Productive cough C. Diminished breath sounds D. A tracheal shift, if large E. Sharp pain on expiration

A. Dyspnea C. Diminished breath sounds D. A tracheal shift, if large

In individuals who have asthma, exposure to an allergen to which they are sensitized leads to which pathophysiologic event? A. Inflammation, mucosal edema, and bronchoconstriction B. Mast cell degranulation that causes decreased surfactant C. Pulmonary edema and decreased alveolar compliance D. Loss of alveolar elastin and premature closure of airways

A. Inflammation, mucosal edema, and bronchoconstriction

Dietary zinc is an important defense against infection because it maintains (Select all that apply.) A. lymphocyte activity. B. natural killer cell function. C. neutrophil activity. D. complement activity. E. antioxidant activity

A. lymphocyte activity. B. natural killer cell function. C. neutrophil activity. D. complement activity.

The cancer considered to be the most malignant is A. melanoma. B. basal cell carcinoma. C. hyperkeratosis. D. squamous cell carcinoma.

A. melanoma.

A condition caused by a virus is A. warts. B. boils. C. impetigo. D. athlete's foot

A. warts.

Drug resistance of microbes occurs secondary to A. patient allergy to a drug. B. using high doses of drugs. c. enhanced pathogenicity of the microbe. D. mutation of the microbe

D. mutation of the microbe

After evaluation, a child's asthma is characterized as "extrinsic." This means that the asthma is A. induced by psychological factors (stress). B. associated with respiratory infections. C. associated with specific allergic triggers. D. of unknown pathogenesis.

C. associated with specific allergic triggers.

Onycholysis is characterized by A. itching, oozing rash. B. whitish coating on the tongue. C. destruction of the nails. D. silvery plaques on the skin.

C. destruction of the nails.

Acute, painful inflammation with vesicles along the distribution of a spinal nerve (dermatome) is characteristic of A. human papillomavirus. B. herpes simplex. C. herpes zoster. D. tinea

C. herpes zoster.

Asthma is categorized as a(n) A. restrictive pulmonary disorder. B. infective pulmonary disorder. C. obstructive pulmonary disorder. D. type of acute tracheobronchial obstruction.

C. obstructive pulmonary disorder.

Scleroderma is characterized by A. butterfly rash on the face. B. large, weeping, open sores. C. thickening and decreased elasticity of the skin. D. hair loss and ulcer formation on the extremities

C. thickening and decreased elasticity of the skin.