Final Rev

Question 1

horizontal fissure position

Answer 1

4th rib

Question 2

trachea bifurcation

Answer 2

T4

Question 3

Mucosa of trachea innervation

Answer 3

recurrent laryngeal nerve

branch of vagus

Question 4

Pleural membranes cell type

Answer 4

simple squamous

Question 5

Trachea commences at

Answer 5

inferior cricoid cartilage C6

Question 6

week 4 lungs develop from

Answer 6

primitive gut tube

Question 7

upper airway is from

Answer 7

trachea down

Question 8

what can you give to a mother to help a foetus produce surfactant if premature

Answer 8

glucocorticoids

Question 9

muscles in breathing

Answer 9

During forced inspiration, sternocleidomastoid, scalenes, serratus anterior and pectoralis major muscles are used, called the accessory muscles. Internal intercostal muscles and abdominal muscles are used in forced expiration.

Question 10

In which anatomical space should a chest drain be inserted for a spontaneous pneumothorax?

Answer 10

fifth intercostal space, mid-axillary line.

Question 11

In which anatomical space should a cannula be inserted for a tension pneumothorax?

Answer 11

Large bore cannula should be placed in the second intercostal space, mid-clavicular line. This is a medical emergency.

Question 12

Which of the following is a transudative cause of a pleural effusion?

Answer 12

pulmonary hypertension

Question 13

what type of effusion is exudative in lungs,

Answer 13

malignancy