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chapter 8

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The entire lining of the respiratory tract is coated with a mucus film. true
Pleural fluid reduces surface tension, which helps keep the lungs flexible. true
Peak flow measures the maximum force with which a patient can exhale. true
Normal arterial blood gases should be high in carbon dioxide and low in oxygen. false
The average incidence of the common cold is five to seven colds per year in preschool children. true
Colds are caused by more than 200 different viruses. true
The main symptom of laryngitis is a sore throat. false
The signs and symptoms of the flu come on gradually, but last for a long period of time. false
Although caused by a virus, a complication of the flu can include bacterial pneumonia. true
The fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii is a common cause of pneumonia in patients with AIDS. true
While vaccinations for TB are available, they are not used in the United States. true
The main cause of COPD is tobacco use. true
Because the onset of emphysema is gradual, many cases are not diagnosed until irreversible damage has occurred. true
The etiology of asthma is idiopathic. true
One of the risk factors for a pulmonary embolism is prolonged immobility. true
The _____ exert a sweeping action, preventing dust and foreign particles from reaching the lungs. cilia
The _____ descends downward and branches into two primarybronchi, one for each lung. trachea
The difference in _____ pressure acts as a partial vacuum and prevents the lung from collapsing. intrapleural
The _____ are surrounded by blood capillaries and are the site of gas exchange. alveoli
With _____, or tapping on the chest, the note raised and the vibration felt give clues to the state of the underlying lung and pleura. percussion
Pulmonary function tests are used to measure the _____. air flow within the lungs
Oxygenated blood is _____ in color. bright red
Which of the following is NOT one of the risk factors for the common cold? genetics
The most common cause of the common cold is the _____. rhinovirus
Treatment for _____ may include nasal steroids and antihistamines. allergic rhinitis
One of the symptoms of sinusitis is the loss of _____. smell
One of the risk factors for tonsillitis is _____. young age
The flu is a _____ infection. viral
With pneumonia, the _____ fill with pus and fluid, which makes breathing painful and limits oxygen intake. alveoli
Tuberculosis is caused by a _____. bacteria
COPD is characterized by _____ that is not fully reversible. interference with air flow
People with CF have a higher than normal level of _____ in their sweat. salt
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