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Question 1 of 5

In bronchial asthma (old paper)

A. extrinsic asthma is initiated by diverse non-immune mechanisms

B. bronchial wall smooth muscle is atrophic

C. immunoglobulin G (IgG) plays a role

D. sub-epithelial vagal receptors in the respiratory mucosa are insensitive to irritants

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: bronchial wall smooth muscle is atrophic

Question 2 of 5

When developing a discharge plan to manage the care of a client with COPD, the nurse should anticipate that the client will do which of the following?

A. Develop infections easily

B. Maintain current status

C. Require less supplemental oxygen

D. Show permanent improvement.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Develop infections easily

Question 3 of 5

Which of these statements is true about internal respiration?

A. Production of ATP

B. Exchange of gases between the bloodstream and tissue cells

C. Exchange of gases between alveoli and the bloodstream

D. Breathing between the atmosphere and the alveoli

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Exchange of gases between the bloodstream and tissue cells

Question 4 of 5

In an asthmatic attack, which of the following is expected?

A. Wheezing sounds are heard during inspiration more than that during expiration

B. Bronchodilators are contraindicated

C. Work of breathing is increased

D. FEV1 is expected to increase

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Work of breathing is increased

Question 5 of 5

The primary chemical stimulus for breathing is the concentration of

A. carbon monoxide in the blood

B. carbon dioxide in the blood

C. oxygen in the blood

D. carbonic acid in the blood

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: carbon dioxide in the blood

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