Alveoli Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

plasma membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus - Answer- what 3 parts does every cell in the human body have? metabolic life (cellular functions) - Answer- what functions do organelles carry out? processes that include growth, metabolism, replication, protein synthesis, & movement - Answer- what are the metabolic functions? plasma membrane - Answer- made of a phospholipid bilayer embedded w proteins cytoplasm - Answer- semi fluid substance inside the membrane that contains organelles nucleus...

Chapter 1: The Airways and Alveoli Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following structures is responsible for substantially increasing the surface area of the nasal cavity? a. Nasal septum b. Nares c. Turbinates d. Nasal fossae ANS: C The convoluted design of the turbinates greatly increases the surface area of the nasal cavity. DIF: Recall REF: 4 2. What type of epithelium covers the posterior two-thirds of the nasal mucosa? a. Squamous b. Squamous, nonciliated c. Pseudost...

From the atmosphere, what structures does air pass through during ventilation? - Answer- Starts in atmosphere, then nose, nasopharyngeal space/orophargyneal space (if mouth breather), then pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli What is the purpose of the nasal passages and nasopharynx? - Answer- To warm/humidify air as it passes through What is the difference between respiration and ventilation? - Answer- Respiration refers to the exchange of gases in the alveoli, ventilat...

EMT FINAL-JB Learning Exam (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Grade A Q: CPAP is indicated for patients who: Answer: have pulmonary edema and can follow verbal commands. Q: When the body senses a state of hypoperfusion, the sympathetic nervous system releases epinephrine, the effects of which include: Answer: tachycardia Q: Which of the following is MOST characteristic of adequate breathing? Choose one answer. A. 24 breaths/m...

hyperventilation, if someone is blowing off too much CO2 they become more CORRECT ANSWER Alkaline, respiratory alkalosis if a patient's lung are not functioning very well and they are unable to remove or blow off CO2 very well, the CO2 will build up in their system becoming CORRECT ANSWER acidic, respiratory acidosis Perfusion CORRECT ANSWER is adequate arterial blood flow through the peripheral tissues (peripheral perfusion) and blood that is pumped by the heart to oxygenate major body o...

How many lobes does the right human lung have? Your Answer: Three Lobes Three Lobes Question 2 0 / 3 pts Air and food pass in which one of the following areas: Trachea You Answered Nasopharynx Correct Answer Oropharynx Alveoli Question 3 3 / 3 pts Rings of cartilage line much of the respiratory tract. In which of one the following would cartilage NOT be found? Trachea Larynx Bronchi Correct! Alveoli Question 4 10 / 10 pts Label the following five items fro...

The T-wave on a cardiac monitor tracing is evidence of what change in polarization? - Repolarization of the ventricles What anatomical structure located at the top of the larynx closes the airway and prevents foreign bodies from entering the trachea - Epiglottis Which of the following structures is most likely to cause obstruction of the airway when an anesthetized patient is lying in a supine position - Tongue Blood is pumped to the lungs from the heart through which of the following vess...

Exam 3: NSG233/ NSG 233 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Med Surg 3 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: Plan of care for vented trach patients: Answer: care every 8hr or more as needed trach cuff pressure 20-25mm Hg assist of 2 ppl w/ trach strap obdurator @ bedside all times (keeps hole open) Q: Chest tube intervention for accdiental disconnection from drainage system: Answer: Air can enter pleural space, producing a pneumothorax - prevent...

Steeple sign, subglottic narrowing below vocal cords, over distended hypopharynx indicates what correct answer: Laryngotracheobronchitis Define the Embryonal phase correct answer: Development of trachea and major bronchi Define the pseudoglandular phase correct answer: Development of the remaining conducting airwat Define the Canalicular phase correct answer: development of the vascular bed and framework for the respiratory acini 80% of alveoli develop over how long correct answe...

FISDAP AIRWAY EXAM From the atmosphere, what structures does air pass through during ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWER Starts in atmosphere, then nose, nasopharyngeal space/orophargyneal space (if mouth breather), then pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli What is the purpose of the nasal passages and nasopharynx? - CORRECT ANSWER To warm/humidify air as it passes through