Which of the following is one of the single cartilage formations of...
When you swallow food, what cartilage of the larynx guards the...
The cardiac notch is contained within which lung?
You are doing a pre-op on a patient with a PMH of asthma. What...
Which of the following is NOT part of the pharynx?
The enlargement of the airways distal to the terminal bronchioles...
Why is it that adults need cuffed tubes and children do not?
COMIC...
Which lung contains the greater proportion of lung capacity?
What is the function of the alveolar capillary membrane?
In the supine position, abdominal breathing predominates.
The Tracheobronchial Tree is composed of how many different...
Which form of cellular metabolism produces the greatest amount of ATP?
What is the proper technique for a nasal intubation?
Why are Cervical injuries above the level of C5 incompatible with...
After inducing a patient for general anesthesia you can expect that...
Which protective pulmonary mechanism diverts blood flow away from...
Which of the following is NOT an effect of anesthesia on Gas Exchange?
You need to be cautious when administering which of the following to a...
Interpret the following ABG: pH 7.37 CO2 44 ...
What is the primary function of the Tracheobronchial tree?
What substance within the alveoli serves to decrease surface tension?
Interpret the following ABG: pH 7. 53 ...
Due to pulmonary anatomy, a risk associated with inserting subclavian...
The work of breathing is performed primarily by what?
What is the minute volume for a patient breathing 12 breaths per...
A VQ ratio of 0.8 would indicate what?
How will anemia effect oxygen delivery to tissues?
What is Internal Respiration?
The ______ the degree of pre-op pulmonary impairment the ________ the...
Interpret the following ABG: pH 7.19 ...
Gas flow in the lungs is…
You are taking care of Ms. Weezy, who came into the ER today. When she...
Restrictive Pulmonary disease is characterized by…
Interpret this ABG: pH 7.24 CO2 ...
At what level of tracheobronchial division does flat epithelium begin...
Which of the following is a risk associated with prolonged nasal...
You are the SRNA for Mr. Becker today. During the middle of the ENT...
You are SRNA for Mr. Teesh who is a 31 yr old male and has a PMH of...
Use of regional anesthesia for orthopedic procedures will decrease the...
The ease at which the lungs and thoracic wall can be expanded is known...
Interpret the following ABG: pH 7.51 CO2...
Which laryngeal cartilage corresponds to the beginning of the trachea?
During general anesthesia Expiration will become…
The Chest wall has a tendency to _____, while the lungs have a...
An intrapulmonary shunt is characterized by perfusion with no...
What symptoms would you expect to see in a patient with Asthma?
You are caring for Ms. Garo today. She came in with a hip and femur...
What is Closing Capacity?
The inhalation of air from the atmosphere into the lungs is known...
During spontaneous ventilation the gradients for gas exchange are...
Inhalational agents affect the respiratory pattern by resulting in...
Which area of the brain is responsible for control of basic...
Which of the following ABG’s would you expect to see on a patient...
Interpret the following ABG: pH ...
FEV1 and FVC are effort _______ while forced midexpiratory flow...
The normal FEV1/FVC ratio is greater than or equal to what?
Gases in non-respiratory airways are known as what?
Which of the following would be considered safe to give to an...
Which of the following is not likely to cause metabolic acidosis?
Interpret this ABG: pH 7.35 ...
Interpret this ABG: pH 7. 49 ...
Smoking should be discontinued how many weeks prior to surgery?
What is the function of the pharynx?
Which of the following is true regarding Aleveoli?
Vagal Activity in the lungs is responsible for Broncho_______...
What would be the hallmark of a patient with COPD?
Chronic Intrinsic Pulmonary disorders are characterized by…
Which of the following ABG’s would expect to see on a pt with severe...
Which of the following ABG’s would you expect to see on a patient in...
Why do we pre-oxygenate a patient prior to induction?
Elevated levels of carboxyhemoglobin and methemoglobin are directly...
You are the SRNA for Mr. Troner today, who is an oncology patient. He...
Which Cartilage is attached to the posterior ends of the vocal cords...
As the bronchial branching becomes more extensive in the bronchial...
General anesthesia will have what effects of cellular metabolism?
What would be a normal Vital Capacity for a female who is 5’4” and...
Chronic Bronchitis is characterized by what?
You are SRNA for a patient from the unit coming for a procedure. This...
You are caring for a patient whose ABG is: pH 7.29 PaO2...
Which of the following is NOT a metabolic function of the lungs?
During an asthma attack there is resistance to gas flow where?
Which of the following is not likely to cause metabolic alkalosis?
Interpret this ABG: pH 7.45 CO2 ...
Vital Capacity is NOT dependent on which of the following?
Emphysema is characterized by…
Which of the following is not likely to cause respiratory acidosis?
The names of two layers of serous membranes that enclose and protect...
Which lung contains a hilus?
Which of the following will decrease Pulmonary blood volume?
Which of the following will NOT shift the oxyhemoglobin dissociation...
You are in the middle of a hernia repair on a patient with a PMH of...
Which of the following is not true regarding management of a pt...
You are assessing lung volumes on a patient today. You ask your...
Alveoli collapse is directly proportional to…
A VQ ratio of 0.3 on a patient would indicate what?
Which of the following is not a predictor of post-op pulm...
You are caring for a patient with severe COPD, Pulm HTN, and Cor...
A person with asthma may have PERMANENT changes in airway...
Which of the following would you not expect to see on a patient with...
Which of the following is not likely to cause respiratory alkalosis?
Which of the following are part of the 5 functions of the...
The chief support for the larynx is provided by…
Which of the following is not true regarding functional residual...
How is the respiratory drive of a COPD pt different from that of a...
Which of the following ABG’s would you expect to see on a patient...
Which of the following would not be an Acute Intrinsic Pulmonary...
How will an increase in dead space effect your end tidal CO2?
In ARDS, reduced lung compliance is primarily due to…
What is the Hering-Breuer Reflex?
Which of the following would have the GREATEST risk for post-op...
Following acute changes in ventilation the rate of fall in arterial...
The vast majority of oxygen stores in adults is contained where?
Which of the following is true regarding the trachea?
Patients with increased airflow resistance will have a rapid, shallow...
How will systemic vasoconstriction effect pulmonary blood volume?
Which of the following ABG’s would you expect to see on a patient...
A patient with ARDS is likely to have all of the following except:
A patient with cystic fibrosis is likely to have all of the following...