Nasopharynx Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

From the atmosphere, what structures does air pass through during ventilation? - Answer- Starts in atmosphere, then nose, nasopharyngeal space/orophargyneal space (if mouth breather), then pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli What is the purpose of the nasal passages and nasopharynx? - Answer- To warm/humidify air as it passes through What is the difference between respiration and ventilation? - Answer- Respiration refers to the exchange of gases in the alveoli, ventilat...

hyperventilation, if someone is blowing off too much CO2 they become more CORRECT ANSWER Alkaline, respiratory alkalosis if a patient's lung are not functioning very well and they are unable to remove or blow off CO2 very well, the CO2 will build up in their system becoming CORRECT ANSWER acidic, respiratory acidosis Perfusion CORRECT ANSWER is adequate arterial blood flow through the peripheral tissues (peripheral perfusion) and blood that is pumped by the heart to oxygenate major body o...

OMSA Recertification Exam Questions and Correct Answers Passage of air into lungs follows the course: - Answer-Nose/mouth, nasopharynx, oropharynx, larynx, trachea palpebral - Answer-The eyelash reflex is a form of the ____ reflex It is ok to use the patients family to watch the patient in recovery while we do the next procedure T or F - Answer-False Elderly patients require _____medications than younger adults - Answer-Less The trachea is _____ to the esophagus. When pt is supine ...

HCB TEST 4 question with 100% correct answers rated A+ PassedApnea - correct answer No breathing Cyanosis - correct answer Bluish color of skin due to insufficient oxygen levels Diffusion - correct answer Molecules move from areas of high concentration to low concentration Dyspnea - correct answer difficulty breathing Hypoxia - correct answer deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues Respiratory distress - correct answer Increased work of breathing Respiratory fai...

Exam tips: -Exam questions can be drawn from readings, discussion content and also course lectures and interactive learning activities - The course is a review. It is an expectation that you fully understand the physical assessment findings (normal and abnormal) for all content. You may be tested on normal findings for each body system. Week1 E ENT: Review the complete EENT exam in your physical assessment text if you need to review this information Questions can include pathophysiology, hea...

283 - Transition to Registered Nurse Practice - Comp 1Details on inserting NG tube for gastric decompression - pg. 1013 Saunders - - correct answer patient should be in high-fowlers position measure & tape tube to indicate length to be inserted lubricate tip before inserting in nasopharynx & advancing as tube enters back of throat - have pt swallow sip of water (unless contraindicated) - flex head toward chest while passing tube down throat into the stomach secure tube confirm placeme...

NBME CBSE REAL EXAM 2024 200 APPROVED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (USMLE step 1)MEDICAL EXAMINATION LATEST UPDATES 2024 A+ GRADE. 70yo M dies in a motor vehicle collision. Was undergoing evaluation for occult blood in the stool. Photo of transverse colon shown. Dx? - ANSWER- Tubular adenoma 38yo M with 1-week hx of watery, itchy eyes and a runny nose. Physical shows inflamed nasal mucosa. No congestion in lower lung. Pharmacotherapy? - ANSWER- Loratadine agglutination? - A...

1. Upon insertion of an oropharyngeal airway (OPA), the tip of the device should be positioned in what anatomical space? a. Oropharynx b. Nasopharynx c. Hyperpharynx d. Laryngopharynx CORRECT ANSWER D 2. The administration of a beta2-specific drug to a patient with respiratory distress is done to effect a change to what portion of the respiratory tree? a. Alveoli b. Vocal cords c. Bronchioles d. Main stem bronchi CORRECT ANSWER C 3. Which of the following statements from the pa...

BIO 315 WSU Lecture Exam 4 Questions With Verified Solutions _________ are terminal air sacs at the end of bronchioles Alveoli What are the two zones of the respiratory system? conducting zone and respiratory zone What is the difference between the respiratory zone and the conducting zone in the respiratory system? -Conducting zone: aire passageway -Respiratory zone: exchange of gases between blood and atmosphere In the upper respiratory tract, where is olfactory mucosa located?...

Exam 2: BIOS255 / BIOS 255 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Anatomy & Physiology III with Lab | Test Review | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: Tonsils Answer: Found in pharynx and oral cavity - helps to trap inhaled or ingested foreign substances Question: pharyngeal tonsil Answer: Wall of nasopharynx Question: palatine tonsils Answer: Pair at posterior oral cavity, tonsillitis Question: lingual tonsils Answer: pair at root of tongue Question...