Emphysema Knowledge Quiz

10 Questions | By Funleybuckets | Updated: Nov 10, 2016 | Attempts: 278

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This quiz will test your knowledge of emphysema and how smoking affects your condition. If you get 0-3 right, you need to go back and review the content. If you get 4-7 right, you have an adequate knowledge of the content. If you get 8-10 right you have and excellent knowledge of the content.

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  True
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  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
There is no cure but the symptoms can be treated and progression of the disease can be slowed.

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  True
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  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The disease state is progressive. Even though it cannot be stopped it can be slowed with treatment.

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  True
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  False
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A. True
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  True
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  False
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A. True
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  True
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  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
They will exhibit symptoms including chronic cough, loss of appetite, fatigue, shortness of breath, excessive mucous production, wheezing, and blue tinting of the skin.

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  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
smoking is the #1 cause of emphysema

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  True
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  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Smoking cessation, pulmonary rehabilitation, adopting a healthy lifestyle, and prescription drug therapy are all ways to slow the progression of emphysema.

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Carbon monoxide is the waste product expelled from the body when you breathe out.
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  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Carbon dioxide is the waste product, not carbon monoxide

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A nicotine patch can be applied to the upper chest, upper arm, or hip.
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  True
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  False
Correct Answer
A. True
10.

Quitting smoking is easy.
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  True
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  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
We know that quitting can be a challenge but you don't have to do it alone. There are many treatment options and support groups available to help you quit. Discuss your options with you doctor.

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Emphysema Knowledge Quiz

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Carbon monoxide is the waste product expelled from the body when you breathe out.

A nicotine patch can be applied to the upper chest, upper arm, or hip.

Quitting smoking is easy.