ALPP Test 1 – Questions With Accurate Solutions
What are the functions of the nose? Correct Answer -
humidification and warming of inspired air, filtering inspired air
Where does the larynx lie? Correct Answer - anterior to
vertebrae C3-6
What vocal ligaments are attached to what structures? Correct
Answer - thyroid and arytenoid cartilages
what muscles abduct the vocal cords? Correct Answer -
posterior cricoarytenoid laryngeal muscles
what muscles adduct the vocal cords? Correct Answer - Lateral
cricoarytenoid laryngeal muscles
what muscle tenses the vocal cords? Correct Answer -
cricothyroid muscle
what muscle relaxes thes vocal cords? Correct Answer -
thyroarytenoid muscle
what muscle closes the posterior portion of the glottis Correct
Answer - transverse arytenoid muscle
what nerve innervates the larynx below the vocal cords? Correct
Answer - recurrent laryngeal nerve - sensory
what nerve innervates the larynx above the vocal cords Correct
Answer - internal laryngeal nerve branch of the superior
laryngeal nerve (arises from vagus nerve)
, What are the two functions of the larynx? Correct Answer -
phonation and protective sphincter at the opening to the lower
respiratory system.
what is the distance from the carina to the orifice of the left upper
lobe bronchus? the right? Correct Answer - 5 cm, 2.5 cm
in the supine position, which lung is at a higher risk for inadvertent
intubation or aspiration? Correct Answer - the right lung! the
right upper lobe is 2.5 cm from the carina and bronchus proceeds
posteriorly at 90 degrees
what provides patency of the airways in the respiratory zone?
Correct Answer - traction exerted by surrounding tissue (contain
occasional alveoli and no cartilage support)
true or false - the respiratory membrane includes smooth muscle
cells Correct Answer - false
what is the function of type 1 epithelial cells? Correct Answer -
they are for gas exchange - very flat cells
what is the function of type 2 epithelial cells? Correct Answer -
to produce surfactant, which prevents atelectasis and decreases the
work of breathing
Name the two pleura, what is in the space between? Correct
Answer - visceral and parietal, fluid that allows the lungs to
move smoothly
Which pleural contains nociceptors? Correct Answer - parietal
pleura - characteristic of pain associated with this layer is pain
worsening with breathing
What are the functions of the nose? Correct Answer -
humidification and warming of inspired air, filtering inspired air
Where does the larynx lie? Correct Answer - anterior to
vertebrae C3-6
What vocal ligaments are attached to what structures? Correct
Answer - thyroid and arytenoid cartilages
what muscles abduct the vocal cords? Correct Answer -
posterior cricoarytenoid laryngeal muscles
what muscles adduct the vocal cords? Correct Answer - Lateral
cricoarytenoid laryngeal muscles
what muscle tenses the vocal cords? Correct Answer -
cricothyroid muscle
what muscle relaxes thes vocal cords? Correct Answer -
thyroarytenoid muscle
what muscle closes the posterior portion of the glottis Correct
Answer - transverse arytenoid muscle
what nerve innervates the larynx below the vocal cords? Correct
Answer - recurrent laryngeal nerve - sensory
what nerve innervates the larynx above the vocal cords Correct
Answer - internal laryngeal nerve branch of the superior
laryngeal nerve (arises from vagus nerve)
, What are the two functions of the larynx? Correct Answer -
phonation and protective sphincter at the opening to the lower
respiratory system.
what is the distance from the carina to the orifice of the left upper
lobe bronchus? the right? Correct Answer - 5 cm, 2.5 cm
in the supine position, which lung is at a higher risk for inadvertent
intubation or aspiration? Correct Answer - the right lung! the
right upper lobe is 2.5 cm from the carina and bronchus proceeds
posteriorly at 90 degrees
what provides patency of the airways in the respiratory zone?
Correct Answer - traction exerted by surrounding tissue (contain
occasional alveoli and no cartilage support)
true or false - the respiratory membrane includes smooth muscle
cells Correct Answer - false
what is the function of type 1 epithelial cells? Correct Answer -
they are for gas exchange - very flat cells
what is the function of type 2 epithelial cells? Correct Answer -
to produce surfactant, which prevents atelectasis and decreases the
work of breathing
Name the two pleura, what is in the space between? Correct
Answer - visceral and parietal, fluid that allows the lungs to
move smoothly
Which pleural contains nociceptors? Correct Answer - parietal
pleura - characteristic of pain associated with this layer is pain
worsening with breathing
