Cardiopulmonary Anatomy And Physiology Essentials Of
Respiratory Care Question And Answers
Which structure extends from the soft palate to the base of the tongue? -
Answer- oropharynx
What type of epithelium is found in the oropharynx? -Answer- stratified
squamous
What structure is located between the glossoepiglottic folds in the posterior
oropharynx? -Answer- vallecula epiglottica
Which type of epithelium lines the laryngopharynx? -Answer- stratified
squamous
What is a common site for misplacement of endotracheal tubes during
emergency intubation? -Answer- esophagus
Which structure extends from the base of the tongue to the upper end of the
trachea? -Answer- larynx
Which of the following are functions of the larynx? -Answer- I. Passageway
for gas
II. Protects against aspiration
III. Generation of sounds for speech
, Which of the cartilages of the larynx are unpaired? -Answer- thyroid,
epiglottis, and cricoid
To what structure does the upper portion of the thyroid cartilage attach by a
membrane? -Answer- hyoid bone
Which laryngeal cartilage is primarily responsible for preventing food, liquids,
and foreign bodies from entering the lower airways? -Answer- epiglottis
Which laryngeal cartilage is shaped like a signet ring and forms a large portion
of the posterior laryngeal wall? -Answer- cricoid
Which of the laryngeal cartilages are paired? -Answer- I. Cuneiform
II. Arytenoid
III. Corniculate
What is the space between the true vocal cords called? -Answer- rima
glottidis
What is the treatment of choice for post-extubation laryngeal edema? -
Answer- aerosolized alpha adrenergic agent such as racemic epinephrine
Which of the following is a subglottic airway obstruction usually caused by the
parainfluenza virus? -Answer- laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) (page 23)
What is causative agent in the majority of cases of acute epiglottitis? -Answer-
Haemophilus influenzae type B
Respiratory Care Question And Answers
Which structure extends from the soft palate to the base of the tongue? -
Answer- oropharynx
What type of epithelium is found in the oropharynx? -Answer- stratified
squamous
What structure is located between the glossoepiglottic folds in the posterior
oropharynx? -Answer- vallecula epiglottica
Which type of epithelium lines the laryngopharynx? -Answer- stratified
squamous
What is a common site for misplacement of endotracheal tubes during
emergency intubation? -Answer- esophagus
Which structure extends from the base of the tongue to the upper end of the
trachea? -Answer- larynx
Which of the following are functions of the larynx? -Answer- I. Passageway
for gas
II. Protects against aspiration
III. Generation of sounds for speech
, Which of the cartilages of the larynx are unpaired? -Answer- thyroid,
epiglottis, and cricoid
To what structure does the upper portion of the thyroid cartilage attach by a
membrane? -Answer- hyoid bone
Which laryngeal cartilage is primarily responsible for preventing food, liquids,
and foreign bodies from entering the lower airways? -Answer- epiglottis
Which laryngeal cartilage is shaped like a signet ring and forms a large portion
of the posterior laryngeal wall? -Answer- cricoid
Which of the laryngeal cartilages are paired? -Answer- I. Cuneiform
II. Arytenoid
III. Corniculate
What is the space between the true vocal cords called? -Answer- rima
glottidis
What is the treatment of choice for post-extubation laryngeal edema? -
Answer- aerosolized alpha adrenergic agent such as racemic epinephrine
Which of the following is a subglottic airway obstruction usually caused by the
parainfluenza virus? -Answer- laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) (page 23)
What is causative agent in the majority of cases of acute epiglottitis? -Answer-
Haemophilus influenzae type B
