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WorksheetsRespiratory System
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 38mins
The item labeled number five on the picture is which of the following structures:
trachea
clavicle
pleura
diaphragm
When blood becomes trapped in pleural space which it is called:
pneumothorax
hemothorax
pericardial effusion
atelectasis
The trachea is which of the following structures:
one of two airways leading to the lungs
a fold of cartilage that prevents food from traveling to lungs
the wind pipe
passageway to the stomach
Which of the following cause turbulence in the air as it flows through the nasal passageway:
conchae
septum
bronchi
vocal cords
In order for aspiration to occur, which of the following would have to happen:
spasm of the larynx
ineffective closure of the epiglottis
decreased sensitivity of the pharynx
increased level of carbon dioxide in the blood
The medical term for the voice box is the:
pharynx
larynx
phalanx
oropharynx
Which of the following are also known as the adenoids:
pharyngeal tonsils
lingual tonsils
palatine tonsils
laryngeal tonsils
The esophagus is able to accept food larger than the area that it normally occupies because:
the trachea contains C-shaped cartilaginous rings that allow posterior flexibility
there is no structure behind the esophagus so that it can expand indefinitely to adapt to any size
both of the above
none of the above
The inner membrane of the lining of the lungs is referred to as the:
visceral pleura
epicardium
parietal pleura
parietal pericardium
Which is a common ailment that is associated with cleft palate:
cardiomegaly
pleurisy
autism
otitis media
Cilia do which of the following:
trap bacteria to filter the air
move debris out of the airway
disturb the air to cause a whirlwind
make noise as air flows by
Which of the following homeostatic imbalances is due to inflammation of the pleural membranes:
pleural effusion
emphysema
pleurisy
epistaxis
Which of the following best describes chronic bronchitis:
the bronchioles begin to spasm
the alveoli may become damaged and deteriorate leading to decreased surface area and collapse
air collects in the pleural space causing collapse of the lung
the bronchi become thicker and secrete excessive amounts of mucous causing trapping of air in the lungs
Where would you expect to find superficial blood vessels:
nasal cavity
trachea
bronchi
stomach
Tidal Volume refers to:
the amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled beyond tidal expiration
the amount of air remaining in the lungs after a forced expiration
the amount of air that does not make it to the functional aspect of the lungs
the amount of air inspired and expired with normal breathing
Vital Capacity is found by which equation:
TV + RV + ERV + Dead Space
IRV + TV + ERV
IRV + ERV + Dead Space
ERV + IRV
What is the storage form of carbon dioxide in the blood:
bicarbonate ion
chemoreceptor
hypercapnia
oxyhemoglobin
Volition refers to which of the factors that can influence breathing:
chemical factors
physical factors
conscious factors
emotional factors
Which parts of the brain are responsible for breathing (circle all that apply):
thalamus
pons
medulla
cerebellum
Gas exchanges that occur at the systemic capillaries that are made between the blood and tissue cells is referred to as:
respiratory gas transport
internal respiration
external respiration
pulmonary ventilation
A patient with a past medical history of COPD presents to the Emergency Department with hypoxia and cyanosis. As a health care provider which of the following is the best choice of action:
low levels of oxygen to prevent respiratory arrest
high levels of oxygen to quickly reverse the situation
anti-diabetic medications to reduce acidity of the blood
no oxygen, the patient will recover on their own
The main component that drives respiration in a patient with chronic bronchitis is:
level of carbon monoxide in air
level of oxygen in the air
blood oxygen level
blood carbon dioxide level
In the event that the blood’s pH becomes low, a body’s normal response is to:
breath slower to retain blood CO2
breath slower to reduce blood CO2 levels
breath faster to reduce blood CO2 levels
breath faster to retain blood CO2
What is the anterior portion of the structure that separates the nasal cavity from the oral cavity:
epiglottis
hard palate
soft palate
nasal conchae
In figure A which of the following is true of the diaphragm:
it contracts
it relaxes
it stretches
unable to determine
In figure A and B which of the following is represented:
respiratory gas transport
external respiration
pulmonary ventilation
internal respiration
Which of the following is true of exhalation:
it is represented as IRV
it requires contraction of the diaphragm
it is represented as TV
it is normally a passive event
If a patient was unconscious and in respiratory arrest for a prolonged period of time before resuscitated – which of the following would you expect:
hypoxia
hypercapnia
low blood pH
all of the above
unable to determine
Which best describes Kussmaul respirations:
cessation of breathing due to loss of consciousness
fast, deep respirations to compensate for a metabolic imbalance
slow, shallow respirations to compensate for a metabolic imbalance
fast, shallow respirations due to spasms of the bronchioles
Sharp pain associated with inspiration is known as:
angina pectoris
pericardial rub
pleural effusion
pleuritic chest pain
In chronic bronchitis there is an increase in pressure of the lungs – which of the following occurs as a result:
right sided heart failure leading to a back up of blood in the body resulting in swelling
inability to inhale enough are leading to suffocation and polycythemia
loss of circulation to the heart resulting in numbness and tingling to the chest
increased perfusion of the lungs and therefore signs of inflammation; redness, pain, heat, swelling
A patient who presents with emphysema may present as a:
blue bloater
silver snake
pink puffer
orange iguana
Which of the following is not true of alveoli:
they are interconnected by alveolar pores; little passageways between the alveoli
they are spider-webbed with pulmonary capillaries
they are composed largely of simple squamous epithelial cells
they contain cilia to help transport bacteria and foreign matter out of the airway
