AIRWAY FISDAP (ACTUAL EXAM) questions
with verified correct answers newest latest
version update 2025-2026 A grade
What is directly posterior to the nose? --- correct answer ---
Nasopharynx
The nasopharynx connects the opening of the nostrils to the soft
palate, which is located at the back of the mouth. This passage is
designed to warm up inhaled air and filters out fine particulate matter
What is the name of the muscular structure the divides the chest
cavity from the abdominal cavity? --- correct answer ---Diaphragm
What is the most common location for an airway obstruction? ---
correct answer ---Pharynx
This passageway is shared by air and food, so it is a common site for a
partial of complete obstruction, which could be food or a flaccid
tongue.
What part of the respiratory system contains the vocal cords? ---
correct answer ---Larynx
This structure is directly above the trachea.
, What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult? --- correct answer --
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What is the name of the cartilaginous ridge in the trachea at which
the right and left lungs split? --- correct answer ---Carina
How many lobes are in the lungs? --- correct answer ---5
3 lobes on the right and 2 lobes on the left
What is the name of the passageway shared by the digestive system
and the respiratory system for air and food? --- correct answer ---
Pharynx
The nasal cavity and mouth share this passageway. Air travels down
the larynx and food travels into the esophagus
What ring-shaped structure forms the lower portion of the larynx? ---
correct answer ---Cricoid cartilage
This is located directly inferior of the thyroid cartilage
What structure is at the terminal portion of the respiratory tree? ---
correct answer ---Alveloi
with verified correct answers newest latest
version update 2025-2026 A grade
What is directly posterior to the nose? --- correct answer ---
Nasopharynx
The nasopharynx connects the opening of the nostrils to the soft
palate, which is located at the back of the mouth. This passage is
designed to warm up inhaled air and filters out fine particulate matter
What is the name of the muscular structure the divides the chest
cavity from the abdominal cavity? --- correct answer ---Diaphragm
What is the most common location for an airway obstruction? ---
correct answer ---Pharynx
This passageway is shared by air and food, so it is a common site for a
partial of complete obstruction, which could be food or a flaccid
tongue.
What part of the respiratory system contains the vocal cords? ---
correct answer ---Larynx
This structure is directly above the trachea.
, What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult? --- correct answer --
-12-20
What is the name of the cartilaginous ridge in the trachea at which
the right and left lungs split? --- correct answer ---Carina
How many lobes are in the lungs? --- correct answer ---5
3 lobes on the right and 2 lobes on the left
What is the name of the passageway shared by the digestive system
and the respiratory system for air and food? --- correct answer ---
Pharynx
The nasal cavity and mouth share this passageway. Air travels down
the larynx and food travels into the esophagus
What ring-shaped structure forms the lower portion of the larynx? ---
correct answer ---Cricoid cartilage
This is located directly inferior of the thyroid cartilage
What structure is at the terminal portion of the respiratory tree? ---
correct answer ---Alveloi
