Partial pleura - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

From the atmosphere, what structures does air pass through during ventilation? Starts in atmosphere, then nose, nasopharyngeal space/orophargyneal space (if mouth breather), then pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli What is the purpose of the nasal passages and nasopharynx? To warm/humidify air as it passes through What is the difference between respiration and ventilation? Respiration refers to the exchange of gases in the alveoli, ventilation refers to the movement of a...

Hondros BIO 117 Respiratory System Already Rated A Know the tubes that compose the airways Nasal cavity, connects to pharynx, connects to larynx, connects to trachea, connects to primary bronchi, connects to secondary and tertiary bronchi, connects to bronchiole, connects to alveoli Review the paranasal sinuses 1. Maxillary 2. Frontal 3. Ethmoidal 4. Sphenoidal Nasal sinuses connect to... Nasal structures Air filled paranasal sinuses Vomer and Nasal Septum structure that sep...

EMT Chapter 10 AAOS Eleventh Edition Already Graded A aerobic metabolism Metabolism that can proceed only in the presence of oxygen. agonal gasps Occasional, gasping breaths that occur after the heart has stopped. airway The upper airway tract or the passage above the larynx, which includes the nose, mouth, and throat. alveolar minute volume The volume of air moved through the lungs in 1 minute minus the dead space; calculated by multiplying tidal volume and respiratory rate. American Standa...

1. Why was the L-code established? - a. To develop a unified method of describing products/services to payers What is a common compensation for poor flexion of the socket in a TF amputee? - Hyperlordosis If a TF amputee tends to externally "smear" their foot in stance while abducting their prosthesis, what could be a probable cause and WHY? - If inadequate flexion is built into the TF socket the patient will develop gait deviations utilizing compensatory motions for forward progression....

NURS 401, Burns & Emergency/Trauma Comprehensive Exam Questions & Answers (Graded 100%)-A 28-year-old male patient sustained second and third-degree burns on his legs (30%) when his clothing caught fire while he was burning leaves. he was hosed down by his neighbor and arrived at the ED in severe discomfort. what is the priority problem for the patient at this time? a. acute pain r/t damaged or exposed nerve endings b. decreased fluid volume r/t electrolyte imbalance c. potential for inadequa...

True/False 1. Tissue oxygenation can be determined by: A. Gastric tonometry. B. Tissue oxygen electrodes. C. Functional MRI. D. Positron emission tomography. E. Ultraviolet spectroscopy. 2. The suggested cause for prothrombin complex concentrate’s thrombotic risk is its high content of: A. Calcium. B. Factor VII. C. Factor II. D. Factor X. E. Factor IX. 3. Which patient factors are associated with large-scale fl uid absorption during transurethral resect...

EMT Chapter 15 AAOS Eleventh Edition Rated A+ acidosis The buildup of excess acid in the blood or body tissues that results from a primary illness. adventitious breath sounds Abnormal breath sounds such as wheezing, stridor, rhonchi, and crackles. alkalosis The buildup of excess base (lack of acids) in the body fluids. allergen A substance that causes an allergic reaction. anaphylaxis An extreme, life-threatening, systemic allergic reaction that may include shock and respiratory failure. as...

Unit 2 practice questions: NURS 172 with 100% Correct Answers Which of the following indicates an abnormal assessment finding of the respiratory system? a. Symmetrical chest expansion b. Muscle retractions with inhalation c. The sound of resonance with percussion of lung tissue d. Pink mucosa of the mouth and nares - Correct Answer ️️ -B You are caring for a patient who is currently receiving continuous pulse oximetry. Which of the following findings might indicate an inaccurate rea...

Anatomy the study of the structure of the body Physiology the study of the function of the body Chemical level represents the atoms and molecules that make up cells (Consists of Atomic level and molecular level) Cellular level represents the basic unit of all living things Tissue level a group of cells with similar or common function Organ level a group of tissues with similar or common function Organ system level a group of organs with similar or common function Organismic level ...

What is gross anatomy? - Answer is the study of the organs and structures of the human body visible to the naked eye. What are the three lobes of the right lung? - Answer superior, middle, and inferior What are the names of the fissures on the lungs ? - Answer Horizontal and Oblique What is the Hilum of the lung? - Answer is where the pulmonary vessels and bronchi enter through each lung. What are pleura? - Answer are membranes that cover the surface of the lung and th...