Pulmonary

Question 1

There are three glands that produce saliva in the mouth, they include the ____, _____ and _____ glands with the last one producing the majority of saliva.

Answer 1

1. Parotid, 2. Sublingual, 3. submandibular

Question 2

During surgery and physical exams, the ____ is referred to as the corresponding area that the right middle lobe would occupy except on the left side since there technically is no middle lobe of the left lung!

Answer 2

Lingula

Question 3

Air exchange occurs at the ____ or the combination of respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts and alveoli

Answer 3

acinus

Question 4

It is important to note that even in every part of the body where there is increased blood flow, the ______ resistance decreases instead of increasing

Answer 4

pulmonary

Question 5

During gas exchange, fluid is pulled _____ pulmonary capillaries due to increased ____ ____ pressure and prevents fluid buildup in the parenchyma (alveolus)

Answer 5

1. towards, 2. colloid oncotic

Question 6

When thinking of PaO2, it is important to recognize that this value describes the amount of oxygen ______ in the blood and not the total amount which also includes oxygen bound to _____

Answer 6

1. dissolved, 2. hemoglobin

Question 7

When deciding treatment options for patients with asthma and or COPD, remember that you should not treat asthma with _______ alone or treat COPD with _______ alone.

Answer 7

1. bronchodilators, 2. corticosteroids

Question 8

When determining the type of fluid found pleural effusion, the two main types are either _____, which results from an imbalance of COP and capillary hydrostatic pressure or _______ which is likely due to inflammation or infection.

Answer 8

1. Transudate, 2. exudate (pus)