HBS 3.3 - Respiratory System Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Describe how albuterol and Accolate® help control asthma and
provide relief to asthma patients. Refer to relevant respiratory
anatomy as well as the changes that occur in the airways of an
asthmatic. -
correct answer ✅-Either medicine helps reduce the amount of
inflammation to the lungs. Both are done in different ways
-Albuterol is an inhaler taken by the mouth every 4-6 hours,
-Accolate is a bill taken by the mouth and usually after a meal.
-Both treat or prevent spasms of bronchial muscle
Why do you think Melissa is instructed to use the albuterol inhaler
prior to exercise and before she ever has any symptoms? -
correct answer ✅Because after tracking her peak flow rate, it was
proven that performing an exercise will cause her to have shortness
of breath for an extended an. By taking the inhaler prior, she's
preventing potential asthma attacks
Why might the lung volume of an athlete, singer, or wind
instrument musician be different from someone who does not
participate in any of these activities? -
correct answer ✅Their lung volume would be better or greater
than people who are inactive because their lungs adapt to more air,
they use more air and energy, and their diaphragm is efficient
, HBS 3.3 - Respiratory System Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Why is there a difference between lung volumes for males and
females? -
correct answer ✅Males have a higher air capacity in their chest,
allowing them to have greater lung volume compared to females
Describe the process we used in the lab to measure lung volumes.
Describe the equipment used, the lung volumes measured, and an
explanation of the results of the testing -
correct answer ✅-We used a spirometer which is the main tool
used when measuring lung volumes. You breathe into the device
and your patterns get recorded.
-Next, we used the y-coordinate from the points marked and
determined the TV, IRV, ERV, VC and minute volume to help
determine the lung volume of an individual
Describe three steps in the process of evaluating the patient,
Melissa Martin throughout the process of diagnosing her with
asthma -
correct answer ✅-Step 1: Performing a physical examination on
Melissa and asking her about her symptoms.
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Describe how albuterol and Accolate® help control asthma and
provide relief to asthma patients. Refer to relevant respiratory
anatomy as well as the changes that occur in the airways of an
asthmatic. -
correct answer ✅-Either medicine helps reduce the amount of
inflammation to the lungs. Both are done in different ways
-Albuterol is an inhaler taken by the mouth every 4-6 hours,
-Accolate is a bill taken by the mouth and usually after a meal.
-Both treat or prevent spasms of bronchial muscle
Why do you think Melissa is instructed to use the albuterol inhaler
prior to exercise and before she ever has any symptoms? -
correct answer ✅Because after tracking her peak flow rate, it was
proven that performing an exercise will cause her to have shortness
of breath for an extended an. By taking the inhaler prior, she's
preventing potential asthma attacks
Why might the lung volume of an athlete, singer, or wind
instrument musician be different from someone who does not
participate in any of these activities? -
correct answer ✅Their lung volume would be better or greater
than people who are inactive because their lungs adapt to more air,
they use more air and energy, and their diaphragm is efficient
, HBS 3.3 - Respiratory System Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Why is there a difference between lung volumes for males and
females? -
correct answer ✅Males have a higher air capacity in their chest,
allowing them to have greater lung volume compared to females
Describe the process we used in the lab to measure lung volumes.
Describe the equipment used, the lung volumes measured, and an
explanation of the results of the testing -
correct answer ✅-We used a spirometer which is the main tool
used when measuring lung volumes. You breathe into the device
and your patterns get recorded.
-Next, we used the y-coordinate from the points marked and
determined the TV, IRV, ERV, VC and minute volume to help
determine the lung volume of an individual
Describe three steps in the process of evaluating the patient,
Melissa Martin throughout the process of diagnosing her with
asthma -
correct answer ✅-Step 1: Performing a physical examination on
Melissa and asking her about her symptoms.
