22. The Respiratory System

Which of the following is NOT true of all respiratory surfaces?

What happens to the diaphragm during inhalation?

How would paralysis of the diaphragm affect the process of inspiration?

Which of the following organs provides oxygen to the blood?

Where is the respiratory control center located in the human body?

Which of the following is NOT part of the respiratory membrane of the lungs?

How does the respiratory system function as a physiological buffer in the body?

Which organ system is responsible for breathing?

What is one function of the type II alveolar cells in the lungs?

What effect does contraction of the diaphragm have on the volume of the thoracic cavity?

What is the correct path a molecule of O2 takes from the nose to the respiratory surface in the lungs?

Which of the following is most characteristic of adequate breathing?

Where is the diaphragm located in relation to the lungs?

Which nursing intervention is indicated when a patient is using a non-rebreather mask?

What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?