Smith Seminars Online Cystic Fibrosis Test

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 Part 1 - Your Information

 

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 Part 2 - The Test

 

1) Manifestations of pancreatic insufficiency include:

A) Frequent passage of bulky, foul-smelling, oily stools

B) Poor growth pattern with increased subcutaneous tissue and muscle mass

C) Abdominal prolapse

D) Rectal protuberance

2) In cystic fibrosis, pulmonary damage is probably initiated by diffuse obstruction in the small airways by:

A) Increased glucose content of secretions

B) Abnormally thick mucus secretions

C) Decreased amount of mucus produced

D) None of the above

3) Pulmonary function testing is used to:

A) Provide evidence of pulmonary exacerbations

B) Follow progression of the disease

C) A only

D) A & B

4) The quantitative pilocarpine iontophoresis sweat test is:

A) Standard for diagnosing CF

B) Measures the amount of sodium and chloride in a person's sweat.

C) Can be performed on patients as young as four weeks of age

D) All the above

5) CF patients are at risk for zinc and vitamin deficiencies, particularly during the first year of life due to:

A) Malabsorption of fats

B) Malabsorption of proteins

C) A & B
D) None of the above

6) Clinical signs in the CF patient that suggests chronic lung disease include:
A) Chest hypoinflation
B) Decreased second heart sound
C) Digital clubbing
D) None of the above

7) In the CF patient,:
A) Respiratory rate and pulse oximetry can help provide early signs of worsening lung function
B) Oxygenation during sleep is an important measurement that should be done in all patients
C) If pulmonary function indicates restrictive changes, it may indicate substantial air trapping
D) All the above

8) Forced expiratory technique include:
A) Deep breathing, focusing on inspiration
B) Huffs that can be less effective than coughing
C) Combines 1 to 2 huffs with periods of breathing control
D) None of the above

9) In people with CF, the DHA levels:
A) Appear to be lower than normal
B) Are fatty acids that may be important to protecting the body against inflammation
C) May contribute to increased inflammation in the lungs
D) All the above

10) Low pressure PEP:
A) Consists of a mouthpiece or face mask attached to a low-pressure, expiratory resister
B) Provides oscillation to the external chest
C) Provides continuous oscillating pressures during both inhalation and exhalation
D) All the above

 

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