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path q 2
pathology chest for quiz 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bronchogenic carcinoma | most common primary malignant lung neoplasm |
| Pulmonary embolism | most common pathologic process involving the lungs of hospitalized patients |
| ARDS | most commonly occurs in patients with non-thoracic trauma who develop hypotension and shock “shock lung” |
| A dense or “popcorn” calcification | benign |
| “dirty chest” appearance | generalized increase in bronchovascuar markings esp. in lower lungs |
| Anthracosis | “black lung” coal workers pneumoconiosis |
| IRDS | idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome or hyaline membrane disease |
| Hyaline membrane diease is characteristic of: | underaeration of the lungs associated with a lack of surfactant |
| Croup is what type of infection? | viral |
| A barking cough | stridor |
| PPD | purified protein derivative |
| Bronchial lytis | RSV – respiratory syncytial virus |
| People between the ages of 30-45 the risk of a solitary pulmonary nodule rises to | 15% |
| People over age 50 the risk of a solitary pulmonary nodule increases to: | 50% |
| Constitute 1% of all bronchial neoplasms | bronchial adenoma |
| Over 95% of pulmonary emboli arise from: | DVT |
| Atelectasis | diminished air within the lung associated with reduced lung volume |