EMPHYSEMA
Keeping In Mind A Syllabus That Might Be Covered In USA Universities
1. What is emphysema?
a) A bacterial infection of the lungs
b) An autoimmune disorder affecting lung tissue
c) A chronic lung condition characterized by the destruction of alveoli
d) A genetic disorder leading to lung inflammation
Answer: c
2. Which of the following is a major risk factor for developing emphysema?
a) High dietary fat intake
b) Sedentary lifestyle
c) Long-term exposure to cigarette smoke
d) Excessive sugar consumption
Answer: c
3. Emphysema primarily affects which part of the respiratory system?
a) Trachea
b) Bronchi
c) Alveoli
, d) Pharynx
Answer: c
4. What happens to the alveoli in emphysema?
a) They become enlarged and damaged
b) They multiply rapidly
c) They shrink and become non-functional
d) They get replaced by scar tissue
Answer: a
5. Which lung function parameter is typically reduced in emphysema?
a) Total lung capacity
b) Residual volume
c) Expiratory reserve volume
d) Inspiratory capacity
Answer: c
6. The primary symptom of emphysema is:
a) Hemoptysis
b) Dysphagia
c) Coughing with mucus production
d) Chest pain
, Answer: c
7. Which diagnostic test is commonly used to assess lung function in emphysema
patients?
a) Electrocardiogram (ECG)
b) Spirometry
c) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
d) Blood culture
Answer: b
8. A patient with emphysema is likely to exhibit:
a) Increased breath sounds
b) Rapid and shallow breathing
c) Low-pitched wheezing
d) Productive cough with blood
Answer: b
9. Which of the following is NOT a common complication of emphysema?
a) Pneumonia
b) Pulmonary hypertension
c) Asthma attacks
d) Lung cancer
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