Question 1

Allergic ________ is a hypersensitivity reaction to various airborne allergens.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Most of the carbon dioxide that enters the blood is converted to ________ by red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most of the carbon dioxide that enters...

Question 3

A(n) ________ requires insertion of a tube into the pleural cavity to continually drain the fluid.

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Question 4

Which of the following is a relatively new respiratory disease caused by a virus that is very contagious and sometimes fatal?

Accepted Answer

A)   SARS
B)   Sinusitis
C)   SIDS
D)   TB
E)   RDSF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is not a form of pneumoconiosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anthracosis
B)   Bronchitis
C)   Asbestosis
D)   Silicosis
E)   Black lung diseaseF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following most often results when heart function declines and fluid fills spaces of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pulmonary edema
B)   Pulmonary embolism
C)   TB
D)   Pneumothorax
E)   RDSF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

The ____ are the part of the respiratory tree to which the alveoli are attached.

Accepted Answer

A)   bronchioles
B)   alveoli
C)   pleura
D)   epiglottis
E)   capillariesF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 8

When a patient has fluid and/or pus in the pleural cavity, a(n) ________ is done to remove it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a patient has fluid and/or pus...

Question 9

The larynx is formed by three cartilages: the thyroid cartilage, the ________ cartilage, and the cricoid cartilage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The larynx is formed by three cartilages:...

Question 10

Letter A is a(n) ________, which branches off the tertiary bronchi.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Letter A is a(n) ________, which branches...

Question 11

A pleural effusion caused by an infective process may result in a pus buildup, which is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A pleural effusion caused by an infective...

Question 12

The amount of air that moves in or out of the lungs during a normal breath is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   tidal volume
B)   inspiratory reserve volume
C)   expiratory reserve volume
D)   residual volume
E)   inspiratory capacityF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 13

When carbon dioxide binds to hemoglobin, it forms ________.

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Question 14

The ________ is the flap-like structure that closes off the larynx during swallowing so that food and liquids do not enter the respiratory system when swallowing occurs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is the flap-like structure that...

Question 15

Which of these is the amount of air that remains in the lungs at all times?

Accepted Answer

A)   Expiratory reserve volume
B)   Functional residual capacity
C)   Vital capacity
D)   Total lung capacity
E)   Residual volumeF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

A pleural effusion may consist of blood in the pleural cavity, called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A pleural effusion may consist of blood...

Question 17

An increased respiratory rate and depth can be caused by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood
B)   decreased carbon dioxide levels in the blood
C)   increased oxygen level in the blood
D)   increased pH in the blood
E)   decreased pH in the bloodF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following exerts control on the respiratory rhythm?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fear
B)   Pons
C)   pH of the blood
D)   Medulla oblongata
E)   PainF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Which of the following does not occur when air enters the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thoracic pressure decreases.
B)   The diaphragm flattens.
C)   The diaphragm relaxes.
D)   The intercostal muscles raise the ribs.
E)   The amount of space in the thoracic cavity increases.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

It is best to position a baby on its back for sleep to decrease the chance of ____. This is especially important for those known to be at risk, those with previous apneic episodes, or those who have lost a sibling.

Accepted Answer

A)   SARS
B)   COPD
C)   SIDS
D)   TB
E)   RDSF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Exam 29: The Respiratory System

When a patient has fluid and/or pus in the pleural cavity, a(n) ________ is done to remove it.

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The larynx is formed by three cartilages: the thyroid cartilage, the ________ cartilage, and the cricoid cartilage.

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Which of the following exerts control on the respiratory rhythm?

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The amount of air that moves in or out of the lungs during a normal breath is the ____.

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A pleural effusion caused by an infective process may result in a pus buildup, which is known as ________.

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Which of the following is a relatively new respiratory disease caused by a virus that is very contagious and sometimes fatal?

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Most of the carbon dioxide that enters the blood is converted to ________ by red blood cells.

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Which of the following most often results when heart function declines and fluid fills spaces of the lungs?

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An increased respiratory rate and depth can be caused by ____.

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Letter A is a(n) ________, which branches off the tertiary bronchi.

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Which of the following is not a form of pneumoconiosis?

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The ________ is the flap-like structure that closes off the larynx during swallowing so that food and liquids do not enter the respiratory system when swallowing occurs.

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A pleural effusion may consist of blood in the pleural cavity, called a(n) ________.

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A(n) ________ requires insertion of a tube into the pleural cavity to continually drain the fluid.

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Allergic ________ is a hypersensitivity reaction to various airborne allergens.

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Which of the following does not occur when air enters the lungs?

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Which of these is the amount of air that remains in the lungs at all times?

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When carbon dioxide binds to hemoglobin, it forms ________.

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The ____ are the part of the respiratory tree to which the alveoli are attached.

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It is best to position a baby on its back for sleep to decrease the chance of ____. This is especially important for those known to be at risk, those with previous apneic episodes, or those who have lost a sibling.

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