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Ch 31 Thoracic Cavity

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Ch 31 Thoracic Cavity
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The thoracic cavity is under ________ pressure.

negative

positive

atmospheric

zero

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of the diaphragm muscle during breathing?

It moves up to create positive pressure

It moves down creating a vacuum in the chest cavity drawing air into the lungs

It contracts to collapse the lungs

It has no effect on breathing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Damage to the chest wall allows air to rush in, causing the lungs to:

Expand

Collapse

Remain unchanged

Fill with fluid

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During thoracotomy (open chest surgery), the lungs are inflated by a mechanical respirator managed by ________.

Anesthesia

Surgery

Nursing

Radiology

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After surgery, the negative pressure in the thoracic cavity is maintained with a ________ drainage system, which removes air and fluid to allow lung expansion.

closed

open

passive

manual

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Refer to the diagram labeled 'Negative Pressure Breathing.' Which structure is responsible for creating negative pressure in the thoracic cavity?

Lung

Chest wall + rib cage

Diaphragm

Intrapleural space

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fill in the blank: The main function of the respiratory system is to intake ______ from the air and eliminate carbon dioxide from the blood.

oxygen

nitrogen

hydrogen

helium

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