1) Gas exchange from the atmosphere into the blood occurs in the: Bronchi B. Pharynx C. Larynx D. Trachea E. Alveoli 2 )The best description for what…

Question Answered step-by-step 1) Gas exchange from the atmosphere into the blood occurs in the:   B. Pharynx C. Larynx D. Trachea E. Alveoli A. Bronchi2 )The best description for what occurs during inspiration is: A. Contraction of the external intercostal muscles and the relaxation of the diaphragm B. Contraction of the external intercostal muscles and contraction of the diaphragm C. Relaxation of the diaphragm and expansion of the thoracic cavity D. Relaxation of the external intercostal muscles and relaxation of the diaphragm E. Contraction of the diaphragm only3) Tidal volume is usually about: A. 1200ml B. 350ml C. 500ml D. 150ml E. 5000ml4 ) Another name for the larynx is: A. Voice box B. Windpipe C. Throat D. Vocal cords E. Soft palate5 )When oxygen enters the respiratory system, what is the next structure to which it travels immediately upon leaving the trachea? A. Bronchioles B. Alveoli C. Pleura D. Bronchi   E. Windpipe6 ) The events occurring in the airways during an asthma attack are: A. Swelling, constriction, increased mucous B. Swelling, redness, pain C. Swelling, constriction, fever D. Dilation, increased mucous, pain E. Pruritis, increased mucus, swelling 7) Signs and symptoms of pneumonia include: A. increased RR, decreased BP, blurry vision B. rash, SOB, weight loss C. haemoptysis, haematuria, bronchoconstriction D. Increased HR, decreased RR, cough E. fever, SOB, productive cough8) Tachypnoea is: A. respiratory rate between 16‐24 breaths per minute B. abnormally rapid breathing C. abnormally rapid heart and breathing rate D. difficulty breathing E.     a productive cough9  ) Haemoptysis is: A Study of disorders of the blood B. Blood in the middle ear C. Crescent shaped blood cells D. Coughing up blood E. Vomiting blood10 ) Pleurisy is:  A. bleeding of the pleura B. removal of the pleura fluid C. damaged pleura D. inflammation of pleura   E. breakdown of the pleural lining11 )A general diagnosis of COPD will be made for a patient suffering from: A. Pleurisy, emphysema or chronic asthma B. Pulmonary embolus, chronic asthma or chronic bronchitis C. Emphysema, chronic asthma or chronic bronchitis D. Dyspnoea, chronic asthma or pneumothorax E. Pulmonary embolus, chronic asthma, emphysema12  )Chronic bronchitis is a condition that is characterized by: A. inflammation of the bronchi B. damaged alveoli C. accumulation of fluid in the alveoli D. infection in the upper respiratory tract E. fluid in the pleural space.13  )Pulmonary oedema may be caused by; A.   Failure of the left ventricle of the heart B.   Failure of the pulmonary artery of the heart C.   Failure of the right atrium of the heart D.   Failure of the right ventricle of the heart E.   Failure of the left atrium of the heart 14 )  When listening to breath sounds, an expiratory wheeze will most likely be heard in someone who has: A. asthma B. emphysema C. pulmonary oedema  D. tuberculosis E. a pneumothorax15 ) The most important chemical stimuli leading to increased rate and depth of breathing is: A. Increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood B. Decreased carbon dioxide levels in the blood C. Increased oxygen levels in the blood D. Decreased oxygen levels in the blood E. Decreased carbon dioxide and oxygen levels in the blood Health Science Science Nursing HEALTH HLT54115 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)