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Quiz 3: Pathophysiology Contents Answers Key: 5 1. A group of common chronic respiratory disorders characterized by tissue degeneration and respiratory obstruction is called: a. mesotheli ... oma. b. COPD. c. CF. d. MD. 2. Which of the following is a common source of a pulmonary embolus? a. Mural thrombus from the left ventricle b. Thrombus attached to atheromas in the aorta or iliac arteries c. Thrombus forming in the femoral veins d. A blood clot in the pulmonary vein 3. What causes the expanded anteroposterior (A-P) thoracic diameter (barrel chest) in patients with emphysema? a. Air trapping and hyperinflation b. Persistent coughing to remove mucus c. Recurrent damage to lung tissues d. Dilated bronchi and increased mucous secretions 4. When does flail chest usually occur? a. An open puncture wound involves the pleural membranes. b. The visceral pleura is torn by a fractured rib. c. Several ribs are fractured. d. Increasing fluid in the pleural cavity causes atelectasis. 5. Infant respiratory distress syndrome results from: a. insufficient surfactant production. b. incomplete expiration shortly after birth. c. retention of fluid in the lungs after birth. d. immature neural control of respirations. 6. What term is used to describe a deficit of all types of blood cells? a. Leucopenia b. Neutropenia c. Pancytopenia d. Erythrocytosis 7. Individuals with type O blood are considered to be universal donors because their blood: a. contains A and B antibodies. b. contains A and B antigens. c. lacks A and B antibodies. d. lacks A and B antigens. [Show More]

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