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Bronchi Ans: two short branches located at the lower end of
the trachea that carry air into the lungs.
Trachea Ans: a large membranous tube reinforced by rings of
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cartilage, extending from the larynx to the bronchial tubes and
conveying air to and from the lungs; the windpipe.
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Alveoli Ans: tiny sacs of lung tissue specialized for the
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movement of gases between air and blood
pleural space Ans: ..., the small potential space between the
parietal and visceral layers of the pleura
pleura Ans: double-layered membrane surrounding each lung
Diaphragm Ans: Large, flat muscle at the bottom of the chest
cavity that helps with breathing
Sternum Ans: breastbone
xiphoid process Ans: inferior portion of the sternum
Lobes of the lungs Ans: Left has 2 Lobes. Left upper lobe (LUL),
Left lower lobe (LLL)
Right has 3 Lobes Right upper lobe (RUL), Right middle lobe
(RML), Right lower lobe (RLL)
, 2
pulse oximeter Ans: an external monitor placed on the
patient's finger or earlobe to measure the oxygen saturation
level in the blood
arterial blood gases (ABGs) Ans: a test performed on arterial
blood to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other
gases present
asthma Ans: reversible reactive airway disease causing
inflammation and bronchoconstriction; symptoms include
cough, congestion, shortness of breath and wheezing
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COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Ans:
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obstructive and progressive lung disease causing inflammation
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and destruction of the lung tissue where oxygen is exchanged;
symptoms include SOB and congestion. Smoking is the leading
cause.
bronchitis Ans: viral, bacterial or fungal inflammation of the
bronchi; common symptoms are fever, cough, and lung
congestion
pneumonia Ans: viral, bacterial or fungal infection of the lung
causing inflammation and congestion in the alveoli of the lung;
symptoms include fever, cough, congestion, and shortness of
breath
aspiration pneumonia Ans: caused by material such as food or
vomitus lodging in bronchi or lungs
Dyspnea Ans: shortness or breath, difficulty breathing, or a
feeling of chest tightness
orthopnea Ans: difficulty breathing when lying down and
relieved when sitting or standing
216 Respiratory assessment terms
2026 Questions and Answers (100%
Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
Bronchi Ans: two short branches located at the lower end of
the trachea that carry air into the lungs.
Trachea Ans: a large membranous tube reinforced by rings of
© 2026 Assignment
cartilage, extending from the larynx to the bronchial tubes and
conveying air to and from the lungs; the windpipe.
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Alveoli Ans: tiny sacs of lung tissue specialized for the
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movement of gases between air and blood
pleural space Ans: ..., the small potential space between the
parietal and visceral layers of the pleura
pleura Ans: double-layered membrane surrounding each lung
Diaphragm Ans: Large, flat muscle at the bottom of the chest
cavity that helps with breathing
Sternum Ans: breastbone
xiphoid process Ans: inferior portion of the sternum
Lobes of the lungs Ans: Left has 2 Lobes. Left upper lobe (LUL),
Left lower lobe (LLL)
Right has 3 Lobes Right upper lobe (RUL), Right middle lobe
(RML), Right lower lobe (RLL)
, 2
pulse oximeter Ans: an external monitor placed on the
patient's finger or earlobe to measure the oxygen saturation
level in the blood
arterial blood gases (ABGs) Ans: a test performed on arterial
blood to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other
gases present
asthma Ans: reversible reactive airway disease causing
inflammation and bronchoconstriction; symptoms include
cough, congestion, shortness of breath and wheezing
© 2026 Assignment
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Ans:
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obstructive and progressive lung disease causing inflammation
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and destruction of the lung tissue where oxygen is exchanged;
symptoms include SOB and congestion. Smoking is the leading
cause.
bronchitis Ans: viral, bacterial or fungal inflammation of the
bronchi; common symptoms are fever, cough, and lung
congestion
pneumonia Ans: viral, bacterial or fungal infection of the lung
causing inflammation and congestion in the alveoli of the lung;
symptoms include fever, cough, congestion, and shortness of
breath
aspiration pneumonia Ans: caused by material such as food or
vomitus lodging in bronchi or lungs
Dyspnea Ans: shortness or breath, difficulty breathing, or a
feeling of chest tightness
orthopnea Ans: difficulty breathing when lying down and
relieved when sitting or standing
