In which of the following ways is tuberculosis generally NOT spread?
a. Inhaling droplets of aerosol from an infected person
b. Drinking unpasteurized milk from cattle infected with the pathogen
c. Laceration with contact of infected secretions during postmortem autopsy
d. Sharing utensils and glassware with an infected person
Q. 2 A respiratory therapist has just performed a pulmonary function study and notes that the results show obstructive lung disease with a decreased DLCO value. Which of the following is the best interpretation of these results?
a. The patient has pulmonary fibrosis.
b. The patient has asthma.
c. The patient has cystic fibrosis.
d. The patient has emphysema.
e. The patient has chronic bronchitis.
Q. 3 Which of the following is (are) associated with the bronchospasm clinical scenario?
1. Increased airway resistance
2. Decreased FRC
3. Bronchial breath sounds
4. Hyperresonant percussion note
a. 3
b. 1, 4
c. 2, 3
d. 1, 3, 4
Q. 4 The respiratory therapist is educating a patient just diagnosed with tuberculosis. Which of the following statements should the therapist tell the patient regarding tuberculosis?
a. Take the medication with a glass of water hour before meals.
b. If you skip a dose of medication, double up at the next dose.
c. Don't take the medication if you have a fever or flulike symptoms.
d. Make sure to take the full prescribed course of therapy.
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