ESSENTIALS OF RESPIRATORY CARE, 7TH EDITION
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Jardins: Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology Essentials of Respiratory Care,7e
MULTIPLE CHOICE
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1. Which of the following are primary components of the upper airway?
a. nose, oral cavity, pharynx
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b. larynx, trachea, and bronchi
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c. nose, oral cavity, larynx and trachea
d. nose, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, and trachea
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ANS: A
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A The nose, oral cavity, and pharynx are the primary structures that compose the up
,B The trachea and bronchi and subglottic portion of the larynx are located in the low
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.
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PTS: 1 DIF: Recall REF: The Upper Airway
OBJ: 1
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2. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the nose?
a. conduct gas and food to lower airway
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b. humidfy inspired gas
c. filter the inspired gas
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d. warm the inspired gas
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ANS: A
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A The nose serves as passageway for gas, not food, to the lower airway.
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B The nose humidifies,, warms, and filters the inspired gas.
C The nose humidifies, warms, and filters the inspired gas.
D The nose humdifies, warms, and filters the inspired gas.
,PTS: 1 DIF: Recall REF: The Nose OBJ: 3
3. Which of the following are functions of the upper airway?
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1. Conduction of gas to lower airway
2. Prevent foreign materials from entering lower airway
III. Warm, filter, and humdify inspired gas
1. Aid in speech and smell
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a. I, II, III, and IV c. I, III, and
b. I, II, and III only d. I, II, and
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ANS: A
Feedback
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A The upper airway performs all of the listed functions
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B The upper airway performs all of the listed functions
C The upper airway performs all of the listed functions
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D The upper airway performs all of the listed functions
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PTS: 1 DIF: Recall REF: The Upper Airway
OBJ: 2
, 4. Which structures form the upper third of the nose?
1. Nasal bones
2. Frontal process of maxilla
III. Lateral nasal cartilage
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1. Greater alar cartilage
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