The Lung

Question 1

what is the normal amount of pleural fluid?

Answer 1

2-10ml

Question 2

where is the azygous lobe located?

Answer 2

Right upper lobe most common accessory lobe

Question 3

what is the method used to measure functional residual capacity?

Answer 3

Helium Dilution test

Question 4

what values make up the functional residual capacity?

Answer 4

Residual volume + expiratory reserve volume

Question 5

during chest drain insertion which vessel is liable to injury?

Answer 5

Intercostal artery

Question 6

what is the blood supply to the diaphragm?

Answer 6

Inferior phrenic arteries

Question 7

what is another name for the cervical pleura?

Answer 7

Cupola

Question 8

what is the lingual a component of?

Answer 8

left upper lobe

Question 9

how is anatomical dead space measured?

Answer 9

Fowlers method

Question 10

is anatomical dead space increased or decreased by adrenaline?

Answer 10

Decreased

Question 11

which vascular structure is most likely to be injured during chest drain insertion?

Answer 11

intercostal artery