Advanced Pathophysiology (Nurs-6501n) Midterm Test Bank Latest Update 2023/2024

The NP reviews the results of a patient's pulmonary function tests and notes that the FEV1, FVC, and total lung capacity (TLC) are reduced. The FEV1/FVC ratio is normal. Based on interpretation, this reflects: {Ans: restrictive lung disease}Interstitial lung disease refers to any disease affecting the pulmonary interstitium and typically excludes infectious and neoplastic diseases {Ans: true}Hyperresonance found on lung percussion with a patient with COPD is primarily due to {Ans: air trapping}A patient with chronic bronchitis is at risk for developing pneumonia due to: {Ans: Mucus plugs.}GOLD 1 is {Ans: mild FEV1 > or equal to 80% predicted}Symptoms common to both intrinsic and extrinsic asthma include: {Ans: wheezing}intrinsic asthma means that it is triggered by something {Ans: internal like anxiety}Which of the following pulmonary function test results are expected in a patient with chronic bronchitis? {Ans: Decreased FEV1/FVC ratio.}extrinsic asthma means that it is triggered by something {Ans: outside in the environment like air dust/mites/pet dander}Which of the following spirometry results indicate restrictive lung disease? {Ans: FEV1, FVC, and total lung capacity reduced; FEV1/FVC ratio normal.}the number one cause of chronic bronchitis is {Ans: cigarette smoking}Asthma is a