Exam 2 sample questions Fall Term 2008 1. The primary purpose of osteoblasts is: a. bone building b.

synthesize proteoglycans c. bone resorption d. collagen deposition 2. Osteoporosis is more common in post-menopausal women because: a. estrogen decreases the rate by which bone is built. b. bone loss occurs at a faster rate after menopause. c. they exercise more. d. none of the above. 3. Mr. Peters has been diagnosed with severe obstructive lung disease. Based on this diagnosis, you would expect: a. FEV1/FVC less than normal limits. b. FEV1 and FVC within normal limits. c. Total lung capacity to be less than normal d. No benefit from pursed lips breathing 4. Which of the following is the most appropriate for diagnosing epiglottitis? a. History and appearance b. Response to trial of mist therapy c. Westley coup score d. Examination of the oral cavity with a tongue blade 5. Which of the following values reflect uncorrected hypoxemia? a. FIO2 = 0.21, PaO2 = 90 mm Hg b. FIO2 = 0.40, PaO2 = 90 mm Hg c. FIO2 = 0.40, PaO2 = 60 mm Hg d. FIO2 = 1.00, PaO2 = 90 mm Hg 6. Mr. Peters is diagnosed with emphysema. All of the following describe signs and symptoms resulting from the pathophysiological changes in emphysema EXCEPT: a. long history of dyspnea on exertion. b. weight loss, use of accessory muscles. c. diaphragm flat on chest x-ray. d. normal spirometry between exacerbations.

7. Calculate the a/F ratio for a patient whose PaO2 is 80 on a FIO2 of 0.4. a. 2.00 b. 14.7 c. 333 d. 200 8. Which of the following is a function of the kidneys? a. Filtering electrolytes from the blood. b. Filtering faulty blood cells from the blood. c. Concentrating the blood. d. Storing blood. 9. In patients with chronic renal failure, pruritus (itching) is common condition resulting from which pathophysiologic process: a. inflammation. b. calcium deposits in the skin. c. phosphate deposits in the skin d. fluid overload. 10. The pathological mechanisms involved in Ulcerative colitis include: a. inflammation of all layers of the intestinal wall b. lesions form in the mucosal layer c. dilation of veins in the esophagus d. increased risk of developing osteoporosis 11. Which of the following is not characteristic of the asymptomatic hepatitis B carrier who was exposed more than 3 years ago? a. presence of hepatitis B core antigen b. elevated bilirubin c. presence of hepatitis B surface antigen d. presence of antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen

1. a 2. b 3. a 4. a 5. c 6. d 7. d 8. a 9. c 10.b 11. b