PMED CH 16 TEST QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/2025
What function do the nasal turbinates serve?
A) Separating the left and right nostrils
B) Warming and humidifying inhaled air
C) Decreasing the surface area of the nasopharynx
D) Secreting mucus that traps viruses and bacteria - ANSWERSB
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D) Secreting mucus that traps viruses and bacteria - ANSWERSB
A patient who is experiencing an allergic reaction states that his tongue "feels thick" and speaks at a low
volume. You should immediately evaluate for:
A) angioedema.
B) hypotension.
C) a gag reflex.
D) adventitious breath sounds. - ANSWERSA
The oropharynx and nasopharynx meet in the back of the throat at the:
A) larynx.
B) hyoid bone.
C) hypopharynx.
D) glottic opening. - ANSWERSC
Common effects of gag reflex stimulation include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) vomiting.
B) tachycardia.
C) bradycardia.
D) increased intracranial pressure. - ANSWERSB
,The most obvious external landmark of the larynx is the:
A) cricoid cartilage.
B) hyoid bone.
C) arytenoid cartilage.
D) thyroid cartilage. - ANSWERSD
On either side of the glottis, tissue forms a pocket called the:
A) vallecula.
B) piriform fossae.
C) cuneiform cartilage.
D) hypopharyngeal space. - ANSWERSB
The _________ cartilage forms a complete ring and maintains the trachea in an open position.
A) cricoid
B) thyroid
C) arytenoid
D) laryngeal - ANSWERSA
The cricothyroid membrane:
A) is a cartilaginous structure located between the thyroid and cricoid cartilages.
B) serves as the primary entry point to the airway when a patient is not breathing.
C) is relatively avascular and is covered by skin and minimal subcutaneous tissue.
D) is a thin membrane that can be palpated easily just above the thyroid cartilage. - ANSWERSC
Which of the following statements regarding anatomic dead space is correct?
A) Anatomic dead space is about 1 mL per pound of body weight.
B) Air in the dead space participates in pulmonary gas exchange.
C) The amount of dead space increases as tidal volume increases.
D) If tidal volume is 500 mL, 200 mL remains in the dead space. - ANSWERSA
, The mainstem bronchus ends at the level of the:
A) lobar bronchi.
B) bronchioles.
C) segmental bronchi.
D) subsegmental bronchi. - ANSWERSB
________ cells are found in the lining of the airways and produce a blanket of mucus that covers the
entire lining of the conducting airways.
A) Kupfer
B) Alveolar
C) Ciliary
D) Goblet - ANSWERSD
What type of medication dries secretions in the airway and prevents the cilia from removing them
effectively?
A) Diuretic
B) Antibiotic
C) Antipyretic
D) Antihistamine - ANSWERSD
Wheezing is resolved with medications that:
A) dry up secretions in the lower airway.
B) reduce soft tissue swelling in the larynx.
C) relax the smooth muscle of the bronchioles.
D) cause bronchoconstriction and improved airflow. - ANSWERSC
If the amount of pulmonary surfactant is decreased:
A) alveolar surface tension increases.
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