NUFT 204 - Respiratory Assessment Questions With Complete Solutions
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Course
NUFT 204
Institution
NUFT 204
What body systems work together to supply oxygen to the body? correct answer: Cardiovascular and respiratory
What is the major function of the lungs? correct answer: Continuous gas exchange between inspired air and blood in the pulmonary circulation
What are the 3 steps of respiration? corr...
NUFT 204 - Respiratory Assessment Questions
With Complete Solutions
What body systems work together to supply oxygen to the body?
correct answer: Cardiovascular and respiratory
What is the major function of the lungs? correct answer: Continuous gas exchange between inspired air and blood in the pulmonary circulation
What are the 3 steps of respiration? correct answer: 1. Ventilation
2. Perfusion
3. Diffusion
What is ventilation? correct answer: When oxygen comes into the lungs
What is perfusion? correct answer: The blood flow that goes to the lungs and the tissues
What is diffusion? correct answer: The exchange of gases that occurs in the alveoli
Where does the respiratory tract begin and end? correct answer: 1. Begins at the mouth/nose
2. Ends at the alveoli of the lungs What is the function of the upper airway? correct answer: .1. Filters airborne particles
2. Humidifies and warms inspired gases
What is the function of the lower airway? correct answer: Serves as location for gas exchange
Which respiratory structures are part of the upper airway? correct answer: 1. nose/nasal passages
2. Pharynx
3. Larynx
Which respiratory structures are part of the lower airway? correct answer: 1. Trachea
2. Bronchi
3. Bronchioles
4. Alveoli
Where is respiration controlled? correct answer: In the brainstem
How many lobes does the right lung have? How many does the left lung have? correct answer: 1. Right has 3
2. Left has 2
What type of process is expiration? correct answer: Passive
What muscles mediate respiration? correct answer: 1. Diaphragm 2. SCM
3. Scalenes
4. Intercostal 5. Obliques
What is the primary muscle of inspiration? correct answer: diaphragm
What occurs to the diaphragm and thorax during inspiration? correct answer: 1. Diaphragm contracts
2. Thorax expands (increases in size)
What occurs to the diaphragm and thorax during expiration? correct answer: 1. Diaphragm relaxes
2. Thorax deflates (decreases in size)
*note: decreased size in thorax space assists with pushing air out*
Describe the technique for doing a respiratory exam. correct answer: 1. Ensure a quiet environment
2. Properly position patient -when listening posteriorly should be seated
-when listening anteriorly can be supine or seated
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