Pulmonary Anatomy Module Quiz

Which type of bronchioles occur just prior to the alveolar ducts?

Answer explanation

Respiratory bronchioles

Which alveolar cell type is responsible for producing surfactant?

Answer explanation

Type II pneumocytes (alveolar cells)

Which of the following conditions causes a problem with alveolar expansion and contraction, leading to over-inflated lung tissue?

• Pneumonia

• Emphysema

• Chronic bronchitis

• Acute bronchiolitis

How would you describe the lung fields on a chest x-ray in an area of a pneumothorax?

Answer explanation

Radiolucent, lacking vascular or bronchial markings

What is the name of the condition in which the parietal pleura is inflamed, causing a sharp pain with inspiration?

Answer explanation

Acceptable answers: Pleuritis, pleurisy

Not quite right: pleural effusion would involve a collection of fluid between the visceral and parietal pleura

Which of the following lung conditions would be most likely to present with rhonchi?

• Pulmonary embolism

• ARDS

• Acute bronchitis

• Pneumonia

How many lobar arteries are found in the right lung?

Answer explanation

3, one for each lobe

What is the name of the intercostal muscle closest to the parietal pleura?

Answer explanation

Innermost intercostal

What is the name of the space between the visceral and parietal pleura lying near the diaphragm?

Answer explanation

Costodiaphragmatic recess

Which lymph node group is involved in a stage N2 non-small lung cancer?

Answer explanation

Mediastinal lymph nodes.

N1 = peribronchial or intrapulmonary on the same side as the tumor

N2 = mediastinal lymph nodes on ipsilateral side

N3: Contralateral lymph node or supraclavicular lymph node involvement