patho quiz questions exam 1

In an injury, the destroyed tissue is replaced with

granulation tissue

Tumor cells of stratified squamous epithelium, which invade and destroy adjacent structures, make up:

squamous cell carcinomas

Tumors that may contain muscle cells are called:

Myomas

A disease process called by physicians or their treatment is:

Iatrogenic

The low-protein fluid associated with the inflammatory process as seen in pulmonary edema is called:

transudate

The modality of choice to demonstrate the multiple manifestations of AIDS in the central nervous system is:

MRI

Connective tissue fibers replacing dead tissue and then contracting in the abdomen are known as:

fibrous adhesions

The volume of blood loss, the rate of blood loss, and the site of blood loss will determine the:

Patient status, clinical significance, and treatment required

All pyogens have the ability to enter the blood circulation causing:

bacteremia

The Latin word for "new growth" is:

Neoplasia

Which of the following specialized imaging techniques provides cross sectional imaging at a low cost, is readily available, and has the ability to differentiate cystic, solid, and complex tissue?

Sonography

The disease that attacks the lower respiratory system causing necrosis of the respiratory epithelium of the bronchi and bronchioles leading to bronchiolitis is called

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

The serous membrane lining that adheres to the chest wall is the:

parietal pleura

The newborn who experiences underaeration of the lungs resulting from the lack of surfactant has:

hyaline membrane disease

What is a common result of and endotracheal tube that is positioned too low and into the right main stem bronchus?

Left lung atelectasis

The general term used to describe obstruction of the airways leading to an ineffective exchange for respiratory gases is:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

The trachea is:

A noncollapsible tubular structure of C-shaped cartilage

The blood supply to nourish and support lung tissue is the:

bronchial circulation

A lung abscess is a(n):

Necrotic area containing purulent material

The lower respiratory system consists of the:

trachea, bronchi, bronchioles

The thin-walled sac where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged with the blood in the pulmonary circulatory system is a(n):

alveolus

Rod-shaped bacteria that have a waxy coat permitting existence outside the host for long periods cause:

tuberculosis

The Coronavirus of unknown origin that causes upper and lower respiratory infections that begin with a nonproductive cough is

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Which type of internal device is used for chemotherapy and long-term venous access?

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)

Which type of internal device is used for measurement of cardiac output and pulmonary capillary wedge and central venous pressures?

Swan-Ganz catheter

What image is obtained to verify the correct placement of a central venous catheter?

chest radiograph

Pulmonary metastatic disease most commonly originates from a carcinoma in the:

breast

Thrombi that develop in the deep venous system of the lower extremity and are trapped in the lung circulation are:

pulmonary emboli

Silicosis is a type of:

pneumoconiosis

Stomach, thyroid, and pancreas carcinomas metastasize to the lung by

Lymphangitic spread

A condition of diminished air within the lung associated with reduced lung volume is:

atelectasis

Air in the cavity surrounding the lung is known as:

pneumothorax

The most common malignant lung neoplasm arising from the mucosa of the bronchial tree is:

bronchogenic carcinoma

The general term used to describe obstruction of the airways leading to an ineffective exchange of respiratory gases is:

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

To best demonstrate pulmonary emboli, the noninvasive modality of choice is:

CT

Prolonged exposure to quartz dust found in the earths crust causes:

Silicosis

A crippling and debilitating condition resulting from trapped air causing a loss of elasticity in the alveoli is called:

emphysema

Asbestos fibers cause major fibrosis resulting in:

pleural plaques

The posterior mediastinum is the location of:

Aneurysms of the descending aorta

Infected fluid in the pleural cavity is a(n)

empyema

An air/fluid level with an encapsulated, opaque mass is seen on a chest radiograph. Which respiratory disease demonstrates this characteristic?

Lung abscess