Question 1

The lung volume that represents the total volume of exchangeable air is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   tidal volume
B)   vital capacity
C)   inspiratory capacity
D)   expiratory reserve volumeE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

As carbon dioxide enters systemic blood, it causes more oxygen to dissociate from hemoglobin (the Haldane effect), which in turn allows more CO₂ to combine with hemoglobin and more bicarbonate ions to be generated (the Bohr effect).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Figure 21.2
Using Figure 21.2, match the following:
-Tidal volume.

Accepted Answer

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Figure 21.2
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Question 4

Oxygenated hemoglobin releases oxygen more readily when the pH is more basic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following determines lung compliance?

Accepted Answer

A)   airway opening
B)   flexibility of the thoracic cage
C)   muscles of inspiration
D)   alveolar surface tensionE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Possible causes of hypoxia include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   too little oxygen in the atmosphere
B)   obstruction of the esophagus
C)   taking several rapid deep breaths
D)   getting very coldE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following maintains the patency (openness)  of the trachea?

Accepted Answer

A)   surface tension of water
B)   surfactant production
C)   C-shaped cartilage rings
D)   pseudostratified ciliated epitheliumE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The parietal pleura lines the thoracic wall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A patient with tuberculosis is often noncompliant with treatment. Explain why this may happen.

Accepted Answer

Noncompliance may occur because of the l...

Question 10

Which of the following counteracts the movement of bicarbonate ions from the RBC?

Accepted Answer

A)   the Bohr effect
B)   the Haldane effect
C)   chloride shifting
D)   release of hydrogen ionE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The cartilaginous flap that closes the trachea during swallowing is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cartilaginous flap that closes the trachea...

Question 12

John has undergone surgery and has developed pneumonia. He also has a history of emphysema. Which symptoms and signs would the nurse expect to find?

Accepted Answer

1. The patient may have dyspnea.
2. The ...

Question 13

Which of the choices below is not a role of the pleura?

Accepted Answer

A)   allows the lungs to inflate and deflate without friction
B)   helps divide the thoracic cavity into three chambers
C)   helps limit the spread of local infections
D)   aids in blood flow to and from the heart because the heart sits between the lungsE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Surfactant helps to prevent the alveoli from collapsing by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   humidifying the air before it enters
B)   warming the air before it enters
C)   interfering with the cohesiveness of water molecules, thereby reducing the surface tension of alveolar fluid
D)   protecting the surface of alveoli from dehydration and other environmental variationsE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

The nose serves all the following functions except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   as a passageway for air movement
B)   as the direct initiator of the cough reflex
C)   warming and humidifying the air
D)   cleansing the airE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The local matching of blood flow with ventilation is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the Bohr effect
B)   the Haldane effect
C)   chloride shifting
D)   ventilation-perfusion couplingE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Figure 21.1
Using Figure 21.1, match the following:
-Main (primary) bronchus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
Figure 21.1
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Question 18

Define anatomical dead space. What is the relationship between anatomical and alveolar dead space? Which value is likely to increase during lung pathology?

Accepted Answer

Anatomical dead space is the space in th...

Question 19

Distinguish among anemic, ischemic, histotoxic, and hypoxemic hypoxia.

Accepted Answer

Anemic hypoxia reflects poor oxygen deli...

Exam 21: The Respiratory System

The parietal pleura lines the thoracic wall.

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Which of the following determines lung compliance?

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The lung volume that represents the total volume of exchangeable air is the ________.

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Figure 21.1 Using Figure 21.1, match the following: -Main (primary) bronchus.

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Figure 21.2 Using Figure 21.2, match the following: -Tidal volume.

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Which of the following maintains the patency (openness) of the trachea?

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Oxygenated hemoglobin releases oxygen more readily when the pH is more basic.

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Which of the choices below is not a role of the pleura?

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The cartilaginous flap that closes the trachea during swallowing is called the ________.

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A patient with tuberculosis is often noncompliant with treatment. Explain why this may happen.

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Which of the following counteracts the movement of bicarbonate ions from the RBC?

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Possible causes of hypoxia include ________.

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Define anatomical dead space. What is the relationship between anatomical and alveolar dead space? Which value is likely to increase during lung pathology?

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Distinguish among anemic, ischemic, histotoxic, and hypoxemic hypoxia.

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Anemic hypoxia reflects poor oxygen deli...
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The local matching of blood flow with ventilation is ________.

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As carbon dioxide enters systemic blood, it causes more oxygen to dissociate from hemoglobin (the Haldane effect), which in turn allows more CO₂ to combine with hemoglobin and more bicarbonate ions to be generated (the Bohr effect).

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John has undergone surgery and has developed pneumonia. He also has a history of emphysema. Which symptoms and signs would the nurse expect to find?

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1. The patient may have dyspnea.
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Surfactant helps to prevent the alveoli from collapsing by ________.

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The nose serves all the following functions except ________.

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The parietal pleura lines the thoracic wall.

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Which of the following determines lung compliance?

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The lung volume that represents the total volume of exchangeable air is the ________.

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Figure 21.1 Using Figure 21.1, match the following: -Main (primary) bronchus.

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Figure 21.2 Using Figure 21.2, match the following: -Tidal volume.

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Which of the following maintains the patency (openness) of the trachea?

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Oxygenated hemoglobin releases oxygen more readily when the pH is more basic.

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Which of the choices below is not a role of the pleura?

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The cartilaginous flap that closes the trachea during swallowing is called the ________.

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A patient with tuberculosis is often noncompliant with treatment. Explain why this may happen.

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Which of the following counteracts the movement of bicarbonate ions from the RBC?

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Possible causes of hypoxia include ________.

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Define anatomical dead space. What is the relationship between anatomical and alveolar dead space? Which value is likely to increase during lung pathology?

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Distinguish among anemic, ischemic, histotoxic, and hypoxemic hypoxia.

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The local matching of blood flow with ventilation is ________.

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As carbon dioxide enters systemic blood, it causes more oxygen to dissociate from hemoglobin (the Haldane effect), which in turn allows more CO₂ to combine with hemoglobin and more bicarbonate ions to be generated (the Bohr effect).

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John has undergone surgery and has developed pneumonia. He also has a history of emphysema. Which symptoms and signs would the nurse expect to find?

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Surfactant helps to prevent the alveoli from collapsing by ________.

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