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According to principles of the oxygen dissociation curve, which event occurs when tissue pH is
decreased? - Hemoglobin dissociates oxygen more rapidly
Which action will be the most effective for the nurse to take when an older patient presents with a
decreased ability to cough and decreased alve...
According to principles of the oxygen dissociation curve, which event occurs when tissue pH is
decreased? - Hemoglobin dissociates oxygen more rapidly
Which action will be the most effective for the nurse to take when an older patient presents with a
decreased ability to cough and decreased alveolar surface area, and diffusion capacity is noted on the
laboratory reports? - Encourage the patient to cough and take deep breaths
Which diagnostic procedure is used to assess the amount of air remaining in the lungs at the end of a
full, forced exhalation? - Residual volume
The lower respiratory tract includes which structure? - Lungs
Bronchi
Trachea
Which sensation is influenced by the respiratory system? - Smell
Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea? - Epiglottis
Which sputum characteristic is common in a smoker with chronic bronchitis? - Mucoid
In which location are the palatine tonsils found? - On the sides of the oropharynx
The visceral pleura cover which area of the body? - Lungs
The nasopharynx contains which structures? - Adenoids
Which term describes the opening between the vocal cords? - Glottis
, The epiglottis serves which function? - Prevents food from entering the trachea
The laryngopharynx is found behind which structure? - Larynx
Which condition would the nurse suspect in a patient with an eosinophil count of 700/mm3? -
Asthma
Which structure forms part of the upper respiratory tract? - Pharynx
Which term describes the small, elastic flap attached to the top of the larynx that opens during
breathing? - Epiglottis
Which cartilage in the larynx is the largest? - Thyroid
Which ethnic group reports the highest prevalence of smoking in the United States? - American
Indian
Surfactant deficiency may cause which respiratory issue? - Atelectasis
Which statement describes the anatomy of the trachea? - Branches into the right and left
mainstream bronchi
The nasopharynx is positioned in the throat behind which structure? - Nose
The Eustachian tubes serve which function? - Equalize pressure in the middle ear
Which nicotine replacement therapy is only available by prescription? - Nicotine inhaler
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