(1)
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI, USA
(2)
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, LaCrosse, WI, USA
Keywords
AsbestosCarinaMesotheliomaNon-small-cell carcinomaOff-cord portalPancoast tumorPneumonitisProphylactic cranial irradiationSmall-cell carcinomaTaxol chemotherapyQuestions
1.
What is not true regarding the trachea?
A.
Located between C1–T4
B.
Is C-shaped
C.
Located anterior to the esophagus
D.
Composed of cartilage
2.
The most inferior portion of the lung is the :
A.
Apex
B.
Base
C.
Hilum
D.
Fissure
3.
What vertebral level corresponds with the carina ?
A.
T2–T3
B.
T4–T5
C.
T6–T7
D.
T8–T9
4.
What chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins?
A.
Right atrium
B.
Right ventricle
C.
Left atrium
D.
Left ventricle
5.
What is not a branch of the aorta?
A.
Axillary artery
B.
Brachiocephalic artery
C.
Common carotid artery
D.
Left subclavian artery
6.
What portion of the sternum do the clavicles articulate with?
A.
Corocoid process
B.
Acromian process
C.
Manubrium
D.
Xiphoid
7.
There are ___ pairs of floating ribs .
A.
2
B.
4
C.
7
D.
12
8.
What is true regarding lymphatics of the thorax ?
A.
Spread is predictable
B.
Interpulmonary nodes are located within the lung
C.
Mediastinal nodes are located between the left and right lung
D.
Lymphatics are sparse
9.
Mesothelioma is linked to what risk factor?
A.
Asbestos exposure
B.
Smoking
C.
Radon
D.
Air pollution
10.
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The most common sign or symptom of lung cancer is:
A.
Hemoptysis
B.
Persistent cough