P2 Spirometry Flashcards

Question 1

Q

which of the following tissues is found in large airways, but not small airways?

a) cartilage
b) bone

Answer

A

A- cartilage
both the trachea and bronchi have cartilage, whereas the small airways do not. cartilage is rigid and helps to keep the airways open.

Question 2

Q

for a patient with large airway obstruction, describe whether the following will increase, decrease or stay the same:

Answer

A

Question 3

Q

for a patient with asthma, describe whether the following will increase, decrease or stay the same:

Answer

A

Question 4

Q

for a patient with emphysema, describe whether the following will increase, decrease or stay the same:

Answer

A

Question 5

Q

for a patient with restrictive disease, describe whether the following will increase, decrease or stay the same:

Answer

A

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