Health Promotion 2 Respiratory Pre-test

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1.

Which of the following are the primary organs of the respiratory system?
- A.
  
  Lungs, bronchus, trachea
- B.
  
  Pulmonary arteries and veins
- C.
  
  Breast bone, ribs and diaphragm
- D.
  
  Nasal and oral cavity
2.

The function of the respiratory system is to supply which of the following to the organs of the body?
- A.
  
  Potassium (K+)
- B.
  
  Oxygen (O2)
- C.
  
  Nutrition
- D.
  
  Carbon dioxide (CO2)
3.

Gas exchange between the blood and the respiratory system occurs in which area?
- A.
  
  Right lobes
- B.
  
  Pleura
- C.
  
  Left lobes
- D.
  
  Alveoli
4.

Which are of the brain is responsible for sending motor impulses to stimulate inhalation?
- A.
  
  Medulla
- B.
  
  Cerebellum
- C.
  
  Hypothalamus
- D.
  
  Cerebral cortex
5.

Inhaled air is warmed and moistened as it passes through what area?
- A.
  
  Oral cavity
- B.
  
  Nasal mucosa
- C.
  
  Bronchus
- D.
  
  Alveoli
6.

What structure covers the larynx during swallowing?
- A.
  
  Tongue
- B.
  
  Nasopharynx
- C.
  
  Epiglottis
- D.
  
  Uvula
7.

What is the function of the serous fluid between the pleural membranes?
- A.
  
  Prevent friction
- B.
  
  Diffusion of gases
- C.
  
  Stimulate ventilation
- D.
  
  Trap dust
8.

How do cilia function as a protective mechanism in the respiratory system?
- A.
  
  Prevents the increase of CO2
- B.
  
  Promotes the decrease of O2
- C.
  
  Prevents respiratory infections
- D.
  
  Facilitates lung expansion
9.

Which blood cell has the privilege of carrying oxygen in the body?
- A.
  
  WBC (White blood cell)
- B.
  
  Platelets
- C.
  
  Basophils
- D.
  
  RBC (Red blood cell)
10.

What is the normal respiratory rate for the healthy adult?
- A.
  
  8-12
- B.
  
  12-20
- C.
  
  20-28
- D.
  
  28-34

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