Chapter 28 – Respiratory System and Pathologies Flashcards
What does the diaphragm do during inhalation?
A. Descends
B. Dilates
C. Compresses
D. Ascends
Descends
Which action is a sign of an obstructed airway?
A. Hands over the throat
B. Coughing
C. Hands over the chest
D. Staggered gait
Hands over the throat
Which function does the nasal cavity perform?
A. Gas exchange
B. Conditions incoming air
C. Voice production
D. Regulates of blood pH
Conditions incoming air
How long an individual can hold his or her breath is determined by rising levels of:
A. carbon dioxide.
B. oxygen.
C. glucose.
D. acid.
carbon dioxide.
What factor can cause chronic bronchitis?
A. Alcohol overconsumption
B. Family history
C. Cigarette smoking
D. Mineral deficiency
Cigarette smoking
Which structures are sites of gas exchange between air in the lungs and blood in pulmonary capillaries?
A. Bronchi
B. Lobes
C. Alveoli
D. Pleurae
Alveoli
What is the most common cause of death from infectious disease in the United States?
A. Hepatitis B
B. Pneumonia
C. Herpes simplex
D. Tuberculosis
Pneumonia
What structure lies anterior to the esophagus?
A. Aorta
B. Thymus
C. Trachea
D. Thyroid
Trachea
A person who habitually smokes cigarettes is more likely than a non-smoker to develop which condition?
A. Tuberculosis
B. Influenza
C. Pleurisy
D. Emphysema
Emphysema
According to basic first aid training, what should a choking victim be encouraged to do first?
A. Walk
B. Relax
C. Cough
D. Breathe
Cough
Cupping tapotement is most effective for which condition?
A. Bronchial congestion
B. Emphysema
C. Congestive heart failure
D. Angina pectoris
Bronchial congestion
Which condition is considered an absolute contraindication for massage?
A. Influenza
B. Cancer
C. Multiple sclerosis
D. Osteoarthritis
Influenza
Massage considerations for a client with chronic sinusitis include:
A. being contraindicated for the first 48 hours.
B. avoiding moist heat application over the frontal bone.
C. avoiding prone position if pressure from the face rest causes pain.
D. consulting the client’s healthcare provider for prior approval.
avoiding prone position if pressure from the face rest causes pain
Which statement describes emphysema and air flow?
A. Obstruction from excess mucus production
B. Obstruction from changes in lung tissue
C. Increase of vital capacity
D. Development of kyphosis
Obstruction from changes in lung tissue
The right lung contains how many lobes?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
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