Health Promotion 2 Respiratory Pre-test
10 Questions
| Total Attempts: 76
Select the BEST answer for the following questions.
Questions and Answers
- 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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