Question 1

Pulmonary edema manifests itself clinically as a(n)  _____ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)   restrictive pulmonary
B)   obstructive pulmonary
C)   equally restrictive and obstructive
D)   obstructive cardiacE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) A

Question 2

As pulmonary edema progressively worsens, the fluid moves in which of the following sequences?

Accepted Answer

A)   Peribronchial interstitial spaces, bronchi, trachea
B)   Alveoli , bronchioles, bronchi
C)   Bronchioles, bronchi, trachea
D)   Pulmonary capillaries, alveoli, bronchiolesE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

A patient has a decreased oncotic pressure. What can be done to increase it?

Accepted Answer

A)   High-salt diet
B)   Mannitol
C)   Albumin withheld
D)   Morphine sulfateE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Mask CPAP is used with pulmonary edema patients because it does all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)   decrease vascular congestion.
B)   reduce work of breathing.
C)   it is less expensive than mechanical ventilation.
D)   improve lung compliance.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

A patient with cardiogenic pulmonary edema would be expected to have all of the following chest radiograph findings EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   depressed diaphragms.
B)   pleural effusion.
C)   cardiomegaly.
D)   bilateral "butterfly" pattern fluffy infiltrates.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

All of the following are causes of cardiogenic pulmonary edema EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   myocardial infarction.
B)   mitral valve disease.
C)   allergic reaction to drugs.
D)   congenital heart defects.E) None of the above
F) All of the above C

Question 7

A patient has noncardiogenic pulmonary edema. What chest radiograph findings would be expected?
1)  "Bat's wings" pattern fluffy infiltrates
2)  Normal cardiac silhouette
3)  Fluffy densities near the hilum
4)  Pleural effusion

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   2, 3
C)   3, 4
D)   1, 2, 4E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

The major pathologic or structural changes seen in the lungs with pulmonary edema include:
1)  atelectasis.
2)  bronchospasm.
3)  high surface tension of alveolar fluids.
4)  alveolar flooding.

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 4
B)   2, 3
C)   1, 2, 3
D)   1, 3, 4E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Management of cardiogenic pulmonary edema includes giving a patient which of the following types of medications?
1)  Afterload reducer
2)  Positive inotropic medication
3)  Preload reducing medication
4)  Positive chronotropic medication

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 4
B)   2, 3
C)   3, 4
D)   1, 2, 3E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Lymphatic insufficiency could be caused by:
1)  lung transplantation.
2)  lymphangitic carcinomatosis.
3)  removal of pleural fluid.
4)  decreased oncotic pressure.

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 2
B)   3, 4
C)   1, 2, 4
D)   1, 2, 3, 4E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The respiratory therapist is asked to evaluate a patient with suspected congestive heart failure. Which of the following laboratory tests should the respiratory therapist recommend to evaluate the patient for possible congestive heart failure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) 
B)   Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) 
C)   Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 
D)   Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

A patient with pulmonary edema is cyanotic and complaining of difficulty breathing. What should be recommended by the respiratory therapist?

Accepted Answer

A)   Provide supplemental oxygen.
B)   Begin mechanical ventilation.
C)   Have the patient use pursed-lip breathing.
D)   Begin bronchopulmonary hygiene therapy.E) All of the above
F) B) and C) A

Question 13

All of the following may be causes of cardiogenic pulmonary edema EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   dysrhythmias.
B)   systemic hypertension.
C)   congenital heart defects.
D)   excessive fluid administration.
E)   pulmonary embolism.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

A patient with cardiogenic pulmonary edema has had intravascular catheters placed for monitoring purposes. Which of the following values would be expected?
1)  Decreased SV
2)  Increased PCWP
3)  Increased CVP
4)  Decreased RAP

Accepted Answer

A)   2, 3
B)   1, 4
C)   1, 2, 3
D)   1, 2, 3, 4E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is/are considered noncardiogenic cause(s)  of increased capillary permeability?
1)  Therapeutic lung radiation
2)  Cigarette smoke
3)  Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) 
4)  Inhaled phosgene

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   2, 3
C)   1, 3, 4
D)   1, 2, 3, 4E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

What is the normal hydrostatic pressure in the pulmonary capillaries?

Accepted Answer

A)   0 to 5 mm Hg
B)   5 to 10 mm Hg
C)   10 to 15 mm Hg
D)   15 to 20 mm HgE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

The respiratory therapist is asked to recommend a medication to reduce afterload for a patient with cardiogenic pulmonary edema. The therapist could recommend all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   captopril.
B)   norepinephrine (Levophed) .
C)   enalapril (Vasotec) .
D)   nitroprusside (Nitropress) .E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

All of the following are positive risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD)  EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   elevated homocysteine level.
B)   elevated vitamin E level.
C)   hypertension.
D)   diabetes mellitus.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 20: Pulmonary Edema

Pulmonary edema manifests itself clinically as a(n) _____ disorder.

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As pulmonary edema progressively worsens, the fluid moves in which of the following sequences?

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A patient has a decreased oncotic pressure. What can be done to increase it?

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Mask CPAP is used with pulmonary edema patients because it does all of the following EXCEPT:

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A patient with cardiogenic pulmonary edema would be expected to have all of the following chest radiograph findings EXCEPT:

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All of the following are causes of cardiogenic pulmonary edema EXCEPT:

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A patient has noncardiogenic pulmonary edema. What chest radiograph findings would be expected? 1) "Bat's wings" pattern fluffy infiltrates 2) Normal cardiac silhouette 3) Fluffy densities near the hilum 4) Pleural effusion

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The major pathologic or structural changes seen in the lungs with pulmonary edema include: 1) atelectasis. 2) bronchospasm. 3) high surface tension of alveolar fluids. 4) alveolar flooding.

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Management of cardiogenic pulmonary edema includes giving a patient which of the following types of medications? 1) Afterload reducer 2) Positive inotropic medication 3) Preload reducing medication 4) Positive chronotropic medication

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Lymphatic insufficiency could be caused by: 1) lung transplantation. 2) lymphangitic carcinomatosis. 3) removal of pleural fluid. 4) decreased oncotic pressure.

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The respiratory therapist is asked to evaluate a patient with suspected congestive heart failure. Which of the following laboratory tests should the respiratory therapist recommend to evaluate the patient for possible congestive heart failure?

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A patient with pulmonary edema is cyanotic and complaining of difficulty breathing. What should be recommended by the respiratory therapist?

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All of the following may be causes of cardiogenic pulmonary edema EXCEPT:

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A patient with cardiogenic pulmonary edema has had intravascular catheters placed for monitoring purposes. Which of the following values would be expected? 1) Decreased SV 2) Increased PCWP 3) Increased CVP 4) Decreased RAP

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Which of the following is/are considered noncardiogenic cause(s) of increased capillary permeability? 1) Therapeutic lung radiation 2) Cigarette smoke 3) Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) 4) Inhaled phosgene

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What is the normal hydrostatic pressure in the pulmonary capillaries?

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The respiratory therapist is asked to recommend a medication to reduce afterload for a patient with cardiogenic pulmonary edema. The therapist could recommend all of the following EXCEPT:

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All of the following are positive risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) EXCEPT:

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Exam 20: Pulmonary Edema

Pulmonary edema manifests itself clinically as a(n) _____ disorder.

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As pulmonary edema progressively worsens, the fluid moves in which of the following sequences?

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A patient has a decreased oncotic pressure. What can be done to increase it?

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Mask CPAP is used with pulmonary edema patients because it does all of the following EXCEPT:

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A patient with cardiogenic pulmonary edema would be expected to have all of the following chest radiograph findings EXCEPT:

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All of the following are causes of cardiogenic pulmonary edema EXCEPT:

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A patient has noncardiogenic pulmonary edema. What chest radiograph findings would be expected? 1) "Bat's wings" pattern fluffy infiltrates 2) Normal cardiac silhouette 3) Fluffy densities near the hilum 4) Pleural effusion

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The major pathologic or structural changes seen in the lungs with pulmonary edema include: 1) atelectasis. 2) bronchospasm. 3) high surface tension of alveolar fluids. 4) alveolar flooding.

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Management of cardiogenic pulmonary edema includes giving a patient which of the following types of medications? 1) Afterload reducer 2) Positive inotropic medication 3) Preload reducing medication 4) Positive chronotropic medication

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Lymphatic insufficiency could be caused by: 1) lung transplantation. 2) lymphangitic carcinomatosis. 3) removal of pleural fluid. 4) decreased oncotic pressure.

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The respiratory therapist is asked to evaluate a patient with suspected congestive heart failure. Which of the following laboratory tests should the respiratory therapist recommend to evaluate the patient for possible congestive heart failure?

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A patient with pulmonary edema is cyanotic and complaining of difficulty breathing. What should be recommended by the respiratory therapist?

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All of the following may be causes of cardiogenic pulmonary edema EXCEPT:

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A patient with cardiogenic pulmonary edema has had intravascular catheters placed for monitoring purposes. Which of the following values would be expected? 1) Decreased SV 2) Increased PCWP 3) Increased CVP 4) Decreased RAP

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Which of the following is/are considered noncardiogenic cause(s) of increased capillary permeability? 1) Therapeutic lung radiation 2) Cigarette smoke 3) Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) 4) Inhaled phosgene

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What is the normal hydrostatic pressure in the pulmonary capillaries?

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The respiratory therapist is asked to recommend a medication to reduce afterload for a patient with cardiogenic pulmonary edema. The therapist could recommend all of the following EXCEPT:

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All of the following are positive risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) EXCEPT:

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