Question Question 1 1 Which of the following patients who presented to a walk-in medical clinic is most likely to be diagnosed with a rhinosinusitis rather than a common cold? (Points : 3) A man complaining of general fatigue, a headache, and facial pain with a temperature of 100 9°F A woman presenting with malaise, lethargy, and copious nasal secretions A man with a dry, stuffy nasopharynx, a sore throat, and temperature of 98 9°F A woman complaining of generalized aches who has a hoarse voice and reddened, painful upper airways Question 2 2 A 44-year-old woman developed calf pain during a transatlantic flight followed by acute shortness of breath upon arrival at her destination She was subsequently diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism (PE), which resolved with anticoagulant therapy Which of these statements best characterizes the underlying problem of her PE? (Points : 3) She was short of breath because ventilation was occurring but perfusion was inadequate The combination of normal perfusion but compromised ventilation caused hypoxia She developed a transient anatomic shunt resulting in impaired oxygenation Impaired gas diffusion across alveolar membranes resulted in dyspnea and hypoxia Question 3 3 A premature infant on mechanical ventilation has developed bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and is showing signs and symptoms of hypoxemia, low lung compliance, and respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) Which of the following is the most likely contributor to the infants present health problem? (Points : 3)
