Select the correct statement regarding the Intrapulmonary pressure A) difference of atmospheric and respiratory pressures B) it is always negative C) pressure within the alveoli of the lungs D) pressure in the space between the visceral and parietal pleurae

The right primary bronchus is steeper (i.e. more vertical) and therefore:     a)  must accommodate the position of the heart   b)  can conduct more air   c)  will show greater reduction in wall diameter in an asthma attack   d)  is more often affected when aspiration of stomach contents occurs

Indicate whether the view shows inhalation or exhalation. a .................. b..................

A 5-year-old child announces to her parents (former A&P students) that she is going to hold her breath until she is allowed to watch more television. The parents are not worried. (a) Explain why the parents are not worried. (b) Explain how the child’s blood carbon dioxide levels and blood hydrogen ion and bicarbonate ion levels change while she is holding her breath.

In both lungs, the surface that is the largest is the (a) costal, (b) mediastinal, (c) inferior (base), (d) superior (apex).

Which of the following landmarks are used to size an oropharyngeal airway properly? A) Tip of the nose to the far portion of the ear B) Corner of the mouth to tip of ear lobe C) Corner of mouth to top of the ear D) Center of the jaw to edge of the ear

Describe the purpose of: (1) surfactant, (2) the ribs, (3) therespiratory membrane, (4) the diaphragm, (5) alveolarmacrophages, and (6) the bronchial artery.

Why is the epiglottis important for Swallowing?

Gas exchange in the lungs takes place in the (a) alveoli, (b) bronchioles, (c) segmental bronchi, (d) lobar bronchi.