Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology: Essentials of Respiratory Care
Terry Des Jardins
7th Edition
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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
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ANS: A
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A The nose, oral cavity, and pharynx are the primary structures that compose the u
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B The trachea and bronchi and subglottic portion of the larynx are located in the low
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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.
PTS: 1 DIF: Recall REF: The Upper Airway
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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
b. humidfy inspired gas
c. filter the inspired gas
d. warm the inspired gas
ANS: A
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A The nose serves as passageway for gas, not food, to the lower airway.
B The nose humidifies,, warms, and filters the inspired gas.
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C The nose humidifies, warms, and filters the inspired gas.
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D The nose humdifies, warms, and filters the inspired gas.
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PTS: 1 DIF: Recall REF: The Nose OBJ: 3
3. Which of the following are functions of the upper airway?
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
, a. I, II, III, and IV c. I, III, and
b. I, II, and III only d. I, II, and
ANS: A
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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
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4. Which structures form the upper third of the nose?
1. Nasal bones
2. Frontal process of maxilla
III. Lateral nasal cartilage
1. Greater alar cartilage