$Minute\ Volume = Respiratory\ Rate \times Tidal\ Volume = 12 \times 0.4 = 4.8\ L/min$

$Minute\ Ventilation = Respiratory\ Rate \times Tidal\ Volume$

$Minute\ Ventilation = 10 \times 0.5 = 5\ L/min$

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a main function of the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

Regulation of blood glucose levels

Question 2

In the diagram provided, what is the anatomical name for the part marked 'A'?

Accepted Answer

Trachea

Question 3

Which anatomical structure is indicated by 'B' in the diagram?

Accepted Answer

Lung

Question 4

During inspiration, which of the following changes occurs according to Boyle's Law?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic volume increases, intrapulmonary pressure decreases

Question 5

Boyle's Law is mathematically represented as:

Accepted Answer

$P_1 V_1 = P_2 V_2$

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the mechanism of inspiration?

Accepted Answer

Diaphragm contracts, thoracic cavity volume increases, air flows into lungs

Question 7

If Mrs Tee's respiratory rate is 12 breaths per minute and her tidal volume is 400 mL, what is her minute ventilation in liters per minute?

Accepted Answer

$Minute\ Volume = Respiratory\ Rate 	imes Tidal\ Volume = 12 	imes 0.4 = 4.8\ L/min$

Question 8

Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating minute ventilation?

Accepted Answer

$Minute\ Ventilation = Respiratory\ Rate 	imes Tidal\ Volume$

Question 9

Which of the following changes would most likely increase minute ventilation?

Accepted Answer

Increasing both respiratory rate and tidal volume

Question 10

A patient has a tidal volume of 500 mL and a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute. What is their minute ventilation?

Accepted Answer

$Minute\ Ventilation = 10 	imes 0.5 = 5\ L/min$

Question 11

Which of the following best explains why air flows into the lungs during inspiration?

Accepted Answer

Intrapulmonary pressure falls below atmospheric pressure

Question 12

Which of the following is a direct consequence of the diaphragm contracting?

Accepted Answer

Increase in thoracic cavity volume

Question 13

Which of the following statements about tidal volume is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is the volume of air inhaled or exhaled in a single breath during normal breathing

Question 14

Which of the following would NOT be considered a protective function of the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

Production of insulin

Question 15

If a patient’s tidal volume decreases but their respiratory rate increases, what is the likely effect on minute ventilation?

Accepted Answer

It may remain unchanged if the changes offset each other

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the relationship between pressure and volume in the lungs during inspiration?

Accepted Answer

As volume increases, pressure decreases

Question 17

Which of the following is a correct application of Boyle’s Law in the context of pulmonary physiology?

Accepted Answer

When the thoracic cavity expands, the pressure inside the lungs drops, causing air to flow in

Question 18

Which of the following would most likely result in decreased pulmonary ventilation?

Accepted Answer

Decreased tidal volume and decreased respiratory rate

Question 19

A patient with a respiratory rate of 15 breaths per minute and a tidal volume of 300 mL has a minute ventilation of:

Accepted Answer

$Minute\ Ventilation = 15 	imes 0.3 = 4.5\ L/min$

Respiratory System: Structure, Function, and Physiology (Module Quiz Study Notes)

Study Guide - Practice Questions