22. The Respiratory System

Which of the following is true regarding pulmonary circulation?

Which of the following occurs during inhalation?

In lung physiology, what is the primary function of the respiratory system?

What effect does contraction of the diaphragm have on airflow through the airways of the lungs?

How is the surface area expanded in the lungs to facilitate gas exchange?

Which of the following are necessary for oxygen to reach the cells of your body?

In human physiology, what is the main purpose of the respiratory system?

What drives the air out of the lungs during quiet expiration?

Which medication would a nurse expect to be prescribed to a client experiencing acute bronchospasm?

What do drowning and choking have in common in terms of their impact on the human body?

Based on the client's respiratory assessment, which finding most likely indicates impaired gas exchange?

In introductory lung physiology, which organ system is primarily responsible for keeping the blood continuously supplied with oxygen by enabling gas exchange in the lungs?

Which of the following prevents the alveoli from collapsing?

Which of the following conditions would produce a hyperresonant percussion note in the lungs?

What is the primary function of the two respiratory centers located in the medulla oblongata?