list, in order, the anatomical structures found in the respiratory pathway. you
should begin at the nose and end at the alveoli
nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, main bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli
which of the following statements are false regarding structures within the
respiratory tract
a. the trachea contains cartilaginous rings to keep it from collapsing as the air
flows through it
b. if a patient were to aspirate, the content would likely enter the right main
bronchus
c. the bronchi are a part of the respiratory division of the respiratory tract
d. the pharynx is part of the conducting division of the respiratory tract
c. the bronchi are a part of the respiratory division of the respiratory tract
you are assessing a patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. they are
breathing at a rate of 30 breaths per minute, what is their alveolar ventilation
AVR = 350 mL x 30 bpm = 10,500 mL/min
list two reasons why we measure pulmonary ventilation
1. to assess pulmonary function
2. to assess severity of pulmonary disease
3. to monitor improvement or deterioration of a disease process
which of the following statements is false regarding restrictive lung disorders
a. in a restrictive lung disorder the lungs are limited with the amount of air that
can be inhaled
b. any disorder that produces pulmonary fibrosis is considered a restrictive lung
disorder
c. tuberculosis is an example of a restrictive lung disorder
all are correct
which of the following statements is false regarding obstructive lung disorders
a. obstructive lung disorders limit the amount of air that can be inhaled or
exhaled at a given time
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