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Geriatric Care Physiology and Assessment Quiz
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Geriatric Care Physiology and Assessment Quiz

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Which of the following is a sign of chronic bronchitis?

  • Enlargement of alveoli
  • Effective gas exchange
  • Presence of cough and sputum production for at least 3 months in each of 2 consecutive years (correct)
  • Hyper inflated lungs

    • What contributes to airflow obstruction in chronic bronchitis?

  • Effective gas exchange
  • Increased alveolar capillary bed
  • Enlargement of mucus-secreting glands leading to excessive mucus secretion (correct)
  • Normal airway size

    • What causes alveolar fusion in emphysema?

  • Proteolytic enzymes secreted by neutrophils (correct)
  • Excessive mucus secretion
  • Effective gas exchange
  • Normal alveolar structure

    • What is the consequence of alveoli losing elasticity in emphysema?

    <p>Alveoli close before fully exhaled, trapping air in the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by ineffective gas exchange?

    <p>Emphysema</p> Signup and view all the answers

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