NURS 172 Unit 2 Exam Study Guide Questions With Verified Updated Solutions.
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Course
NUR 172
Institution
NUR 172
where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide b/w outside air and lungs occur? - Answer the alveoli
this is respiration
what occurs as air moves into and out of the respiratory system through the process of inhalation and exhalation - Answer ventilation
what is the process ca...
NURS 172 Unit 2 Exam Study Guide
Questions With Verified Updated
Solutions.
where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide b/w outside air and lungs occur? - Answer the
alveoli
this is respiration
what occurs as air moves into and out of the respiratory system through the process of inhalation and
exhalation - Answer ventilation
what is the process called that transports oxygenated blood to the body & brings back deoxygenated
blood to the lungs to allow for re-oxygenation - Answer perfusion
four responsibilities of the respiratory system - Answer - acid-base balance
- speech
- sense of smell
- fluid balance
the exchange of CO2/O2 and renal secretion of bicarbonate to maintain the body's pH is known as? -
Answer acid-base balance
what is the normal pH of the body - Answer 7.35-7.45
when CO2 levels rise does pH increase or decrease? - Answer decrease
this is acidosis
, when CO2 levels decrease does pH increase or decrease? - Answer increase
this is alkalosis
what parts make up the upper respiratory system? - Answer nose
mouth
sinuses
pharynx (throat)
larynx
what parts make up the lower respiratory system? - Answer trachea and lungs
4 paranasal sinuses - Answer ethmoid
frontal
sphenoid
maxillary
5 functions of paranasal sinuses - Answer - humidify and warm inspired air
- absorb shock
- protect from facial trauma
- provide voice resonance
- decrease weight of skull
how many lobes does the right lung have? - Answer 3
the __ bronchus is wider and shorter than the __ bronchus which __ chance of aspiration - Answer
right
left
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