Comprehensive Questions (Frequently Tested)
with Verified Answers Graded A+
1. Functional unit of the lung is known as alveoli
2. What technique is used to indirect percussion
assess res- onance sound of the
lungs?
resonance
3. What is the normal sound when
per- cussing the lungs?
hyper resonance sound
4. What sound will you hear when
air is trapped in the lungs on
percussion?
5. The other name for thorax is Chest. It is a closed cavity containing
structures for
respiration.
6. What are the 3 sections of the respira- mediastinum, the left pleural cavity, the
right pleur-
tory system? al cavity
7. The left lung has how many lobes? the Left correct answer: 2 lobes- slender +
longer because of heart
right lung has how many lobes?
Right correct answer: 3 lobes- wider + shorter
8. What is external respiration? the exchange of o2 and carbon dioxide in the
alve-
oli level of the lungs
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,9. What is internal respiration? the exchange of o2 and carbon dioxide in
the cel-
lular level of the lungs
10. What is known as Choanal Atresia? congenital defect where the membrane
obstructs
the nasal passage of the newborn. Must be
as- sessed and intervened right away
because it can cause respiratory failure.
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11. The respiratory rate of the newborn is 30-80 times per minute and it is
irregular.
Age of 5 correct answer:
35 times per minute 1-3
correct answer: 24-
40/min
6-12 correct answer: 18-20/min
12. Normal respiratory rate of the adult at 12-20 times a minute
rest is
13. The respiratory cycle breathing and respirations are used
interchange- ably
14. The 2 phases of respiration are inspiration- the active phase
expiration- the passive phase
15. On lung auscultation, the nurse listens Broncho vesicular correct answer:
medium pitch
next to the sternal border and
hears median sound with
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