CHAP 7:Respiratory System

Question 1

Organs

Answer 1

Nasal cavity–Pharynx–Larynx–Trachea–Bronchial tubes–Lungs

Question 2

Functions

Answer 2

Inhale fresh air into lungs
Exchange oxygen for carbon dioxide
Exhale stale air

Question 3

vital signs

Answer 3

Respiratory rate, heart rate, temperature, and blood pressure

Question 4

asthma

Answer 4

difficulty breathing caused by bronchospasms, dyspnea, coughing, and wheezing

Question 5

apnea

Answer 5

not breathing while asleep

Question 6

bronchospasm

Answer 6

involuntary contraction of smooth muscle in bronchial walls

Question 7

left lung

Answer 7

2 lobes

Question 8

crackles

Answer 8

abnormal crackling sound during inspiration; indicates fluid or mucus in airway; also called rales

Question 9

resp rates by age

Answer 9

newborn: 30-60
1 year old: 18-30
16: 16-20
adult: 12-20

Question 10

bradypnea

Answer 10

breathing too slowly; low respiratory rate

Question 11

clubbing

Answer 11

abnormal widening and thickening of fingers due to chronic oxygen deficiency

Question 12

pneumothorax

Answer 12

collection of air in pleural cavity; may result in collapsed lung

Question 13

right lung

Answer 13

3 lobes