Respiratory System 1-10

Question 1

pneumo

Answer 1

lung; air

Question 2

pulmon

Answer 2

lung

Question 3

sternal

Answer 3

breast bone

Question 4

thoracic

Answer 4

rib cage

Question 5

Respiration

Answer 5

breathing

Question 6

rhino

Answer 6

nose

Question 7

bronch

Answer 7

trachea; windpipe

Question 8

cost

Answer 8

rib

Question 9

What are the 2 sections of the respiratory system?

Answer 9

Upper respiratory tract & Lower respiratory tract

Question 10

What is part of the Upper Respiratory Tract?

Answer 10

*Pharynx
Nose and Nasal cavity
Throat
-Common passageway for food, liquid, and air.

Question 11

What is part of the Lower Respiratory Tract?

Answer 11

*Larynx
Trachea
Bronchial tree
Lungs
-Contains the Epiglottis

Question 12

Where is the Trachea located?

Answer 12

Anterior to Esophagus

Called a windpipe

Question 13

Bronchial Tree

Answer 13

The trachea splits into the right and left bronchi, and divides into smaller and smaller pasageways.

Question 14

What is the smallest branches of the bronchial tree called?

Answer 14

bronchioles

Question 15

Where do the bronchioles end at?

Answer 15

alveoli (air sacs)

Question 16

What is the fluid filled membrane that surrounds the lung is called the what?

Answer 16

pleura

Question 16

Breathing is called?

Answer 16

1. Inhalation or inspiration - breathing in
2. Exhalation or expiration - breathing out
3. Contraction and relaxation of the skeletal muscles create the air pressure changes that power breathing.

Question 17

What is the physiological process of oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange called?

Answer 17

Respiration

Question 18

The method of exchange is called?

Answer 18

Diffusion

Question 19

What are the functions of the Respiratory System?

Answer 19

1. Provides oxygen for cellular activity
2. Removes carbon dioxide which helps maintain normal blood PH
3. Eliminates heat and water through exhalation to help regulate temperature and fluid balance
4. Contains receptors for the sense of smell
5. Filters inspired air
6. Produces vocal sounds

Question 20

What is the Clinical Connection of the Respiratory System?

Answer 20

1. Breath is the bridge between the conscious and subconscious
2. Slow deep rythmic breathing can calm & nourish the mind and spirit as it provides the body with vital oxygen & relieves it of carbon dioxide.
3. Breathing supports the movement of blood & lymph throughout the body.
4. Breathing can reflect a client’s physical, mental, & emotional state. The pace and quality of breathing can be an important signal of a client’s discomfort, tension, or relaxation.
5. The Olfactory Nerve (smelling nerve) carries info directly from sensors in the nose to the limbic system in the brain. This creates a strong connection between smell & memories & emotions.

Question 21

Pathologies: Cold/Flu

Answer 21

Contraindicated

Cautions: Unless client is on the healing side of the process.

Question 22

Pathologies: Emphyema

Answer 22

Indicated

Cautions: Gentle work with adjustments to client positioning.

Question 23

Pathologies: Tuberculosis

Answer 23

Contraindicated

Question 24

Pathologies: Lung Cancer

Answer 24

Indicated

Cautions: Strong caution due to treatments client may be receiving. Gentle work if cleared through health care team.