Anatomy Questions

The nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU. The patient has blue nail beds and lips and an oxygen saturation of 89%. This patient is:

Carbon dioxide combines with which cell types for elimination from the body?

The nurse is creating a teaching tool about the respiratory system. Which structure will the nurse identify as being where gas is exchanged between air and blood?

Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease that affects the respiratory system. In people with the disease, breathing performance is affected by:

The respiratory tract conditions incoming air; most of the conditioning is done by the ciliated mucus membrane that lines the entire tract except the:

The nurse is encouraging a client to cough frequently and complete deep breathing exercises. The nurse knows that many factors can cause a decrease of gas exchange for clients. Based on this information, what factors can cause a decrease in gas exchange? Select all that apply.ImmobilityShaken baby syndromeThoracic/pulmonary surgeryPneumonia

A client has developed atelectasis. What is the best explanation of the cause of atelectasis?

Which condition would be the result of air in the pleural space?

With which condition are the bronchial epithelial cells replaced by a fibrous scar tissue?

Which structure in the brain controls respiration?

Which is used in the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) to prevent atelectasis?

A nurse is conducting a session on the respiratory system for a group of nursing students. The nurse is reviewing the anatomic relationships between the various structures. What structures are connected with the pharynx? 1. Alveolar sac, 2. Larynx, 3. Esophagus 4. Pleura

A nurse is caring for a 73-year-old woman who just arrived to the medical surgical floor following a radical mastectomy for breast cancer. The nurse will encourage the patient to cough and deep breathe to help prevent

Which cells are responsible for producing surfactant?

Which cranial nerve is responsible for stimulating the diaphragm to contract and relax?

The nurse is caring for a client who reports having a "hoarse voice." On which structure will the nurse focus when assessing this client?

A group of students are reviewing the mechanics of oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange in the alveoli. The students demonstrate understanding when they identify which mechanism as being responsible?

The pulmonologist sees many patients daily who suffer from a variety of respiratory disorders. What are some of the common signs and symptoms many of these patients present? (Select all that apply.)CoughIncreased temperatureIncreased secretionsMucosal congestion

A client seeks medical attention for a new onset of shortness of breath. On which structure(s) will the nurse focus when assessing the client's conducting airways? Select all that apply.nosemouthalveolilarynxtrachea

Which vessel supplies blood to the gallbladder?