RESPIRATORY THERAPY TEST GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Disadvantage of aerosolized meds - ANSWER-• difficult to administer correct dosage
• incorrect use
Nasal decongestants - ANSWER-Used in squeeze bottles; open up nasal passages via
vasoconstriction
Bronchodilators - ANSWER-Increase diameter of lung airways
antiasthmatics - ANSWER-Used to prevent or linit asthma attacks; reduce allergic
responses
Corticosteroids - ANSWER-Inhaled drugs; help treat or prevent "late-phase asthma"
(persistent asthma)
Mucolytics - ANSWER--break down secretions in the lung, allowing them to be coughed
up more easily
Antimicrobials - ANSWER-Antibiotics in aerosol form; treat bacterial and fungal
infections
MDI accessories - ANSWER-Spacers, holding chamber, extension device
Hyperinflation therapy - ANSWER--aka lung expansion therapy
- prevention against lung collapse
Hyperinflation caused by - ANSWER--blockage of airway by mucus or tumors
-client consistently breatges small amounts of air, not fully expanding lungs
Incentive spirometry - ANSWER--most common type of hyperinflation therapy
- often used in patients w chronic respiratory illness or post surgery
Respiratory system - ANSWER-Lungs
Resp tract
Muscles that move air into and out of the lungs
The lungs - ANSWER--primary organ of respiratory system
-provide O2, eliminate CO2
-composed of moist 2 layer membrane called the pleura-- protects the lungs
-right lung larger, 3 lobes
-left lung, 2 lobes
, External respiration - ANSWER-1. inspiration ( inhalation) brings air into mouth and
nose
The throat - ANSWER-- pharynx
- passage for air and food
3 sections of throat - ANSWER-1. Nasopharynx: lies above soft palatte; contains
adenoids
2. Oropharynx: triggers swallowing; contains the tonsils
3. Laryngopharynx: division point for esophogus and larynx
Esophagus - ANSWER-- passageway for food
- part of digestive system
- epiglottis prevents food from entering larynx
Aspiration - ANSWER-Swallowing and inhaling at the same time
The larynx - ANSWER-- the voice box
- air passes through the larynx to the trachea
- contains the vocal cords
- supported by the thyroid cartilage, aka adams apple
Trachea and bronchi - ANSWER--trachea, aka windpipe
- trachea connects larynx to the right and left bronchi- break into bronchioles
Internal respiration - ANSWER--alveoli found at end of bronchioles
- alveoli connects to the lung capillaries
- CO2 and OZ exchanged
Diaphragm - ANSWER-Inferior to lungs in thoracic cavity
Intercostal muscles - ANSWER-Located bw ribs
COPD - ANSWER-chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
Lung cancer - ANSWER-Leading cause of cancer death
Anthracnosis - ANSWER-Black lung
Epistaxis - ANSWER-Nose bleeds
Cardiovascular system - ANSWER--pumps blood to entire body
-known as circulation
- avg heart= size of fist
Respiratory therapy - ANSWER-•Basic goal: help clients breathe easier
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Disadvantage of aerosolized meds - ANSWER-• difficult to administer correct dosage
• incorrect use
Nasal decongestants - ANSWER-Used in squeeze bottles; open up nasal passages via
vasoconstriction
Bronchodilators - ANSWER-Increase diameter of lung airways
antiasthmatics - ANSWER-Used to prevent or linit asthma attacks; reduce allergic
responses
Corticosteroids - ANSWER-Inhaled drugs; help treat or prevent "late-phase asthma"
(persistent asthma)
Mucolytics - ANSWER--break down secretions in the lung, allowing them to be coughed
up more easily
Antimicrobials - ANSWER-Antibiotics in aerosol form; treat bacterial and fungal
infections
MDI accessories - ANSWER-Spacers, holding chamber, extension device
Hyperinflation therapy - ANSWER--aka lung expansion therapy
- prevention against lung collapse
Hyperinflation caused by - ANSWER--blockage of airway by mucus or tumors
-client consistently breatges small amounts of air, not fully expanding lungs
Incentive spirometry - ANSWER--most common type of hyperinflation therapy
- often used in patients w chronic respiratory illness or post surgery
Respiratory system - ANSWER-Lungs
Resp tract
Muscles that move air into and out of the lungs
The lungs - ANSWER--primary organ of respiratory system
-provide O2, eliminate CO2
-composed of moist 2 layer membrane called the pleura-- protects the lungs
-right lung larger, 3 lobes
-left lung, 2 lobes
, External respiration - ANSWER-1. inspiration ( inhalation) brings air into mouth and
nose
The throat - ANSWER-- pharynx
- passage for air and food
3 sections of throat - ANSWER-1. Nasopharynx: lies above soft palatte; contains
adenoids
2. Oropharynx: triggers swallowing; contains the tonsils
3. Laryngopharynx: division point for esophogus and larynx
Esophagus - ANSWER-- passageway for food
- part of digestive system
- epiglottis prevents food from entering larynx
Aspiration - ANSWER-Swallowing and inhaling at the same time
The larynx - ANSWER-- the voice box
- air passes through the larynx to the trachea
- contains the vocal cords
- supported by the thyroid cartilage, aka adams apple
Trachea and bronchi - ANSWER--trachea, aka windpipe
- trachea connects larynx to the right and left bronchi- break into bronchioles
Internal respiration - ANSWER--alveoli found at end of bronchioles
- alveoli connects to the lung capillaries
- CO2 and OZ exchanged
Diaphragm - ANSWER-Inferior to lungs in thoracic cavity
Intercostal muscles - ANSWER-Located bw ribs
COPD - ANSWER-chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
Lung cancer - ANSWER-Leading cause of cancer death
Anthracnosis - ANSWER-Black lung
Epistaxis - ANSWER-Nose bleeds
Cardiovascular system - ANSWER--pumps blood to entire body
-known as circulation
- avg heart= size of fist
Respiratory therapy - ANSWER-•Basic goal: help clients breathe easier
