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________ is an inflammatory disease of the bronchi characterized by wheezing, dyspnea, and a feeling of constriction in the chest.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

QUESTION 2

What kind of cells produce the stimulation for cardiac muscle contraction without nervous input?
 
  A) fascial cells
  B) myocardial cells
  C) pacemaker cells
  D) fiber cells

QUESTION 3

________ is defined as a temporary cessation of breathing.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

QUESTION 4

Which position is used as a reference in designating the site or direction of a body structure?
 
  A) anatomic
  B) Fowler
  C) prone
  D) supine

QUESTION 5

A series of tests performed to determine the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide across the cell membrane in the lungs is called a/an ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

QUESTION 6

The position used for patients with dyspnea is:
 
  A) Fowler.
  B) lithotomy.
  C) orthopneic.
  D) dorsal recumbent.

[Answer to ques. #1]  Asthma

[Answer to ques. #2]  C
Explanation: A) Fascia is the fibrous sheath that holds together muscle fibers.
B) Cardiac muscle is also known as myocardium
C) Correct. Pacemaker cells stimulate contraction without nervous input.
D) Muscles as composed of cells known as fibers.

[Answer to ques. #3]  Apnea

[Answer to ques. #4]  A
Explanation: A) All references to body position are based on the anatomic position.
B) Fowler is a position in which the head and knees of the bed are raised.
C) Prone is the position of a body lying on the stomach.
D) Supine is the body lying on the back.

[Answer to ques. #5]  pulmonary function test

[Answer to ques. #6]  C
Explanation: A) While Fowler position has the head of the bed raised 18 inches, it is not enough.
B) Lithotomy position would make it harder for a patient to breathe.
C) Correct. Sitting upright helps a patient with dyspnea.
D) Dorsal recumbent does not help.

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