,Test Bank for Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology 7th Edition
Chapter 01: The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respitory System
1. Which of the following are primary components of the upper airway?
a. nose, oral cavity, pharynx
b. larynx, trachea, and bronchi
c. nose, oral cavity, larynx and trachea
d. nose, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, and trachea
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. The nose, oral cavity, and pharynx are the primary structures that compose the
upper airway
b. The trachea and bronchi and subglottic portion of the larynx are located in the
lower aiway
c. The trachea and subglottic part of the larynx are located in the lower airway.
d. The trachea and subglottic portion of the larynx are located in the lower airway.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Upper Airway
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 10:57 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/28/2019 11:00 PM
2. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the nose?
a. humidfy inspired gas
b. conduct gas and food to lower airway
c. filter the inspired gas
d. warm the inspired gas
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. The nose humidifies, warms, and filters the inspired gas.
b. The nose serves as passageway for gas, not food, to the lower airway.
c. The nose humidifies, warms, and filters the inspired gas.
d. The nose humdifies, warms, and filters the inspired gas.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Nose
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:05 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/28/2019 11:09 PM
3. Which of the following are functions of the upper airway?
I. Conduction of gas to lower airway
II. Prevent foreign materials from entering lower airway
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Chapter 01: The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respitory System
III. Warm, filter, and humidify inspired gas
IV. Aid in speech and smell
a. I, II, III, and IV
b. I, III, and IV only
c. I, II, and III only
d. I, II, and IV only
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. The upper airway performs all of the listed functions
b. The upper airway performs all of the listed functions
c. The upper airway performs all of the listed functions
d. The upper airway performs all of the listed functions
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Upper Airway
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:10 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/29/2019 11:24 PM
4. Which structures form the upper third of the nose?
I. Nasal bones
II. Frontal process of maxilla
III. Lateral nasal cartilage
IV. Greater alar cartilage
a. Nasal bones
b. Frontal process of maxilla
c. Lateral nasal cartilage
d. Greater alar cartilage
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. The upper third of the nose is composed of the nasal bones and frontal process
of the maxilla.
b. The upper third of the nose is composed of the nasal bones and frontal process
of the maxilla.
c. The upper third of the nose is composed of the nasal bones and frontal process
of the maxilla.
d. The upper third of the nose is composed of the nasal bones and frontal process
of the maxilla.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Nose
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 4
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Chapter 01: The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respitory System
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:25 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 8:31 AM
5. Which structure form the lower two-thirds of the nose?
I. Lateral nasal cartilage
II. Lesser and greater alar cartilages
III. Septal cartilage
IV. Fibrous fatty tissue
a. Lateral nasal cartilage
b. Lesser and greater alar cartilages
c. Septal cartilage
d. Fibrous fatty tissue
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. All of the listed structures compose the lower two-thirds of the nose
b. All of the listed structures compose the lower two-thirds of the nose
c. All of the listed structures compose the lower two-thirds of the nose
d. All of the listed structures compose the lower two-thirds of the nose
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Nose
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 4
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 8:32 AM
DISTRACTOR INFO: a.
b.
c.
d. I, II, and IV only
6. What is the term for widening of the nostrils that can occur during respiratory distress?
a. grunting
b. retractions
c. alar collapse
d. nasal flaring
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Nasal flaring is the term for the widening of the nostrils, especially seen in
respiratory distress in newborns
b. Nasal flaring is the term for the widening of the nostrils, especially seen in
respiratory distress in newborns
c. Nasal flaring is the term for the widening of the nostrils, especially seen in
respiratory distress in newborns
d. Nasal flaring is the term for the widening of the nostrils, especially seen in
respiratory distress in newborns
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Chapter 01: The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respitory System
1. Which of the following are primary components of the upper airway?
a. nose, oral cavity, pharynx
b. larynx, trachea, and bronchi
c. nose, oral cavity, larynx and trachea
d. nose, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, and trachea
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. The nose, oral cavity, and pharynx are the primary structures that compose the
upper airway
b. The trachea and bronchi and subglottic portion of the larynx are located in the
lower aiway
c. The trachea and subglottic part of the larynx are located in the lower airway.
d. The trachea and subglottic portion of the larynx are located in the lower airway.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Upper Airway
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 10:57 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/28/2019 11:00 PM
2. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the nose?
a. humidfy inspired gas
b. conduct gas and food to lower airway
c. filter the inspired gas
d. warm the inspired gas
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. The nose humidifies, warms, and filters the inspired gas.
b. The nose serves as passageway for gas, not food, to the lower airway.
c. The nose humidifies, warms, and filters the inspired gas.
d. The nose humdifies, warms, and filters the inspired gas.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Nose
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:05 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/28/2019 11:09 PM
3. Which of the following are functions of the upper airway?
I. Conduction of gas to lower airway
II. Prevent foreign materials from entering lower airway
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III. Warm, filter, and humidify inspired gas
IV. Aid in speech and smell
a. I, II, III, and IV
b. I, III, and IV only
c. I, II, and III only
d. I, II, and IV only
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. The upper airway performs all of the listed functions
b. The upper airway performs all of the listed functions
c. The upper airway performs all of the listed functions
d. The upper airway performs all of the listed functions
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Upper Airway
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:10 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/29/2019 11:24 PM
4. Which structures form the upper third of the nose?
I. Nasal bones
II. Frontal process of maxilla
III. Lateral nasal cartilage
IV. Greater alar cartilage
a. Nasal bones
b. Frontal process of maxilla
c. Lateral nasal cartilage
d. Greater alar cartilage
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. The upper third of the nose is composed of the nasal bones and frontal process
of the maxilla.
b. The upper third of the nose is composed of the nasal bones and frontal process
of the maxilla.
c. The upper third of the nose is composed of the nasal bones and frontal process
of the maxilla.
d. The upper third of the nose is composed of the nasal bones and frontal process
of the maxilla.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Nose
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 4
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Chapter 01: The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respitory System
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:25 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 8:31 AM
5. Which structure form the lower two-thirds of the nose?
I. Lateral nasal cartilage
II. Lesser and greater alar cartilages
III. Septal cartilage
IV. Fibrous fatty tissue
a. Lateral nasal cartilage
b. Lesser and greater alar cartilages
c. Septal cartilage
d. Fibrous fatty tissue
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. All of the listed structures compose the lower two-thirds of the nose
b. All of the listed structures compose the lower two-thirds of the nose
c. All of the listed structures compose the lower two-thirds of the nose
d. All of the listed structures compose the lower two-thirds of the nose
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Nose
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 4
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 8:32 AM
DISTRACTOR INFO: a.
b.
c.
d. I, II, and IV only
6. What is the term for widening of the nostrils that can occur during respiratory distress?
a. grunting
b. retractions
c. alar collapse
d. nasal flaring
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Nasal flaring is the term for the widening of the nostrils, especially seen in
respiratory distress in newborns
b. Nasal flaring is the term for the widening of the nostrils, especially seen in
respiratory distress in newborns
c. Nasal flaring is the term for the widening of the nostrils, especially seen in
respiratory distress in newborns
d. Nasal flaring is the term for the widening of the nostrils, especially seen in
respiratory distress in newborns
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