TEST BANK
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology: Essentials of
Respiratory Care
Terry Des Jardins
7th Edition
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01 The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System 1
Chapter 02 Ventilation 52
Chapter 03 Pulmonary Function Measurements 87
Chapter 04 The Diffusion of Pulmonary Gases 115
Chapter 05 The Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System 138
Chapter 06 Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport 177
Chapter 07 Acid Base Balance and Regulation 210
Chapter 08 Ventilation Perfusion Relationships 241
Chapter 09 Control of Ventilation 251
Chapter 10 Fetal Development and the Cardiopulmonary System 274
Chapter 11 Aging and the Cardiopulmonary System 290
Chapter 12 Electrophysiology of the Heart 304
Chapter 13 The Standard 12 ECG Lead System 316
Chapter 14 ECG Interpretation 330
Chapter 15 Hemodynamic Measurements 343
Chapter 16 Renal Failure and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System 364
Chapter 17 Sleep Physiology and Its Relationship to the Cardiopulmonary System 398
Chapter 18 Exercise and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System 428
Chapter 19 High Altitude and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System 446
Chapter 20 High Pressure Environments and Their Effects on the Cardiopulmonary
System 459
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Test Bank - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology: Essentials of Respiratory Care, 7th Edition (Des Jardins, 2020)
Chapter 01: The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
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
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. The nose, oral cavity, and pharynx are the primary structures that compose the
upper airway
b. The trachea and bronchi and subglottic portion of the larynx are located in the
lower aiway
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.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Upper Airway
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 10:57 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/28/2019 11:00 PM
2. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the nose?
a. humidfy inspired gas
b. conduct gas and food to lower airway
c. filter the inspired gas
d. warm the inspired gas
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. The nose humidifies, warms, and filters the inspired gas.
b. The nose serves as passageway for gas, not food, to the lower airway.
c. The nose humidifies, warms, and filters the inspired gas.
d. The nose humdifies, warms, and filters the inspired gas.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Nose
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:05 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/28/2019 11:09 PM
3. Which of the following are functions of the upper airway?
I. Conduction of gas to lower airway
II. Prevent foreign materials from entering lower airway
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III. Warm, filter, and humidify inspired gas
IV. Aid in speech and smell
a. I, II, III, and IV
b. I, III, and IV only
c. I, II, and III only
d. I, II, and IV only
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. The upper airway performs all of the listed functions
b. The upper airway performs all of the listed functions
c. The upper airway performs all of the listed functions
d. The upper airway performs all of the listed functions
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Upper Airway
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:10 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/29/2019 11:24 PM
4. Which structures form the upper third of the nose?
I. Nasal bones
II. Frontal process of maxilla
III. Lateral nasal cartilage
IV. Greater alar cartilage
a. Nasal bones
b. Frontal process of maxilla
c. Lateral nasal cartilage
d. Greater alar cartilage
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. The upper third of the nose is composed of the nasal bones and frontal process
of the maxilla.
b. The upper third of the nose is composed of the nasal bones and frontal process
of the maxilla.
c. The upper third of the nose is composed of the nasal bones and frontal process
of the maxilla.
d. The upper third of the nose is composed of the nasal bones and frontal process
of the maxilla.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Nose
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 4
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:25 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 8:31 AM
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5. Which structure form the lower two-thirds of the nose?
I. Lateral nasal cartilage
II. Lesser and greater alar cartilages
III. Septal cartilage
IV. Fibrous fatty tissue
a. Lateral nasal cartilage
b. Lesser and greater alar cartilages
c. Septal cartilage
d. Fibrous fatty tissue
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. All of the listed structures compose the lower two-thirds of the nose
b. All of the listed structures compose the lower two-thirds of the nose
c. All of the listed structures compose the lower two-thirds of the nose
d. All of the listed structures compose the lower two-thirds of the nose
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Nose
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 4
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 8:32 AM
DISTRACTOR INFO: a.
b.
c.
d. I, II, and IV only
6. What is the term for widening of the nostrils that can occur during respiratory distress?
a. grunting
b. retractions
c. alar collapse
d. nasal flaring
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Nasal flaring is the term for the widening of the nostrils, especially seen in
respiratory distress in newborns
b. Nasal flaring is the term for the widening of the nostrils, especially seen in
respiratory distress in newborns
c. Nasal flaring is the term for the widening of the nostrils, especially seen in
respiratory distress in newborns
d. Nasal flaring is the term for the widening of the nostrils, especially seen in
respiratory distress in newborns
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Nose|Clinical Connection 1-1: Flaring Nostrils
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 5
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/28/2019 11:33 PM
7. Which of the following structures form the anterior nasal septum?
I. Septal cartilage
II. Vomer
III. Perpendicular plate of ethmoid bone
IV. Frontal process of maxilla
a. Septal cartilage
b. Vomer
c. Perpendicular plate of ethmoid bone
d. Frontal process of maxilla
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. The anterior portion of the nasal septum if formed by the septal cartilage
b. The anterior portion of the nasal septum if formed by the septal cartilage
c. The anterior portion of the nasal septum if formed by the septal cartilage
d. The anterior portion of the nasal septum if formed by the septal cartilage
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Nose
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 6
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 8:34 AM
8. The lymphatic channels are larger and more numerous in what location?
a. upper lobes
b. right lower lobe
c. left lower lobe
d. middle lobes
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. The lymphatic channels on the left lower lobe are more numerous and larger in
diameter than the lymphatic vessels on the surface of the right lower lobe.
b. The lymphatic channels on the left lower lobe are more numerous and larger in
diameter than the lymphatic vessels on the surface of the right lower lobe.
c. The lymphatic channels on the left lower lobe are more numerous and larger in
diameter than the lymphatic vessels on the surface of the right lower lobe.
d. The lymphatic channels on the left lower lobe are more numerous and larger in
diameter than the lymphatic vessels on the surface of the right lower lobe.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Lymphatic System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 6
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:36 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/28/2019 11:38 PM
9. What is the term for the openings created by the alae nasi and septal cartilage?
a. nares
b. glottis
c. vestibule
d. choana
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. The nares or nostrils are the openings formed by the alae nasi and septal
cartilage.
b. The nares or nostrils are the openings formed by the alae nasi and septal
cartilage.
c. The nares or nostrils are the openings formed by the alae nasi and septal
cartilage.
d. The nares or nostrils are the openings formed by the alae nasi and septal
cartilage.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Nose
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 6
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:39 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/28/2019 11:41 PM
10. What type of epithelium lines the anterior third of the nasal cavity?
a. cuboidal
b. pseudostratified ciliated columnar
c. stratified squamous
d. pseudostratified ciliated squamous
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. The anterior third of the nasal cavity id lined with stratified squamous
epithelium.
b. The anterior third of the nasal cavity id lined with stratified squamous
epithelium.
c. The anterior third of the nasal cavity id lined with stratified squamous
epithelium.
d. The anterior third of the nasal cavity id lined with stratified squamous
epithelium.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Nose
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 6
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:42 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/28/2019 11:43 PM
11. In which structure would vibrissae normally be found?
a. oropharynx
b. laryngopharynx
c. nasal cavity
d. trachea
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Vibrissae are normally found in the vestibule of the nasal cavity.
b. Vibrissae are normally found in the vestibule of the nasal cavity.
c. Vibrissae are normally found in the vestibule of the nasal cavity.
d. Vibrissae are normally found in the vestibule of the nasal cavity.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Nose
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 6
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:47 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/28/2019 11:49 PM
12. What is the submucosal layer of the tracheobronchial tree?
a. lamina propria
b. cartilaginous layer
c. epithelial lining
d. mucous blanket
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. The lamina propria is the submucosal layer of the tracheobronchial tree.
b. The lamina propria is the submucosal layer of the tracheobronchial tree.
c. The lamina propria is the submucosal layer of the tracheobronchial tree.
d. The lamina propria is the submucosal layer of the tracheobronchial tree.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Tracheobronchial Tree
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 6
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:50 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/28/2019 11:52 PM
13. What is another term for conchae?
a. alae
b. choana
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c. vestibule
d. turbinates
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. The conchae in the nasal cavity are also called nasal turninates.
b. The conchae in the nasal cavity are also called nasal turninates.
c. The conchae in the nasal cavity are also called nasal turninates.
d. The conchae in the nasal cavity are also called nasal turninates.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Nose
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 6
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:52 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/28/2019 11:54 PM
14. Where is the olfactory region located in the nasal cavity?
a. choana
b. vestibule
c. superior and middle turbinates
d. middle and inferior turbinates
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. The olfactory region is located near the superior and middle turbinates.
b. The olfactory region is located near the superior and middle turbinates.
c. The olfactory region is located near the superior and middle turbinates.
d. The olfactory region is located near the superior and middle turbinates.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Nose
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 6
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:55 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/28/2019 11:56 PM
15. Which of the following sinuses are considered to be paranasal sinuses?
I. Maxillary
II. Frontal
III. Ethmoid
IV. Sphenoid
a. Maxillary
b. Frontal
c. Ethmoid
d. Sphenoid
ANSWER: a
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FEEDBACK: a. The paranasal sinuses include the maxillary, frontal, ethmoid, and sphenoid
sinuses.
b. The paranasal sinuses include the maxillary, frontal, ethmoid, and sphenoid
sinuses.
c. The paranasal sinuses include the maxillary, frontal, ethmoid, and sphenoid
sinuses.
d. The paranasal sinuses include the maxillary, frontal, ethmoid, and sphenoid
sinuses.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Nose
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 6
DATE CREATED: 1/28/2019 11:57 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 8:37 AM
16. What effect, if any, would be expected from the topical application of phenylephrine on the nasal mucosa?
a. vasoconstriction
b. vasodilation
c. no known effect
d. bronchospasm
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. When phenylephrine is applied to the nasal mucosa, vasoconstriction should
occur.
b. When phenylephrine is applied to the nasal mucosa, vasoconstriction should
occur.
c. When phenylephrine is applied to the nasal mucosa, vasoconstriction should
occur.
d. When phenylephrine is applied to the nasal mucosa, vasoconstriction should
occur.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Recall
REFERENCES: The Nose|Clinical Connection 1-2: The Nose: An Excellent Route for
Administration of Topical Agents
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7
DATE CREATED: 1/29/2019 12:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/29/2019 12:01 AM
17. Among pediatric patients, in which age range is epistaxis most prevalent?
a. 10-14 years
b. 2-10 years
c. 8-16 years
d. newborn -2 years
ANSWER: b
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