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N190 Physical Assessment Week 3
Respiratory System, Breast and
Axillary Questions and Answers (100%
Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
What is the Respiratory System Responsible for? Ans:
Exchange of gases in the body
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Intake of O2 and release of CO2
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Maintain acid-base balance
Expert
Maintains body fluids
Assists with speech
Respiratory cycle (AKA) Ans: Breathing
or
Respiration
3 sections of the thorax Ans: Mediastinum
-Heart
-Trachea
-Esophagus
-Major blood vessels
, 2
Right Pleural Cavity
Left Pleural Cavity
Upper respiratory tract Ans: Nose
Mouth
Sinuses
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Pharynx
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Larynx
Expert
Trachea
Lower respiratory tract Ans: Distal trachea
Bronchi
Lungs
Right=3 lobes
Left=2 lobes
Plural membrane
Mediastinum
Eupnea Ans: Regular, even rhythmic breathing
Dyspnea Ans: Change in this pattern producing
, 3
-SOB or difficulty breathing
Respiratory Landmarks (Bony Landmark) Ans: Clavicles
Sternum-1st
Ribs
1-7=True
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8-10=False
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11-12=Floating ribs
Expert
Vertebral Column
Angle of Louis
Apex of the Lungs Ans: Slightly superior to the inner 1/3rd of
the clavicle
Base of the lungs Ans: Base is at the level of the diaphragm
Pleural fluid Ans: keeps the lungs lubricated to avoid friction
and to allow the lungs to glide during inspiration & expiration
Normal Respiration Ans: 12-20 per min w/ adults
40-80 per min w/ newborn
35 per min by 5 y/o
Special considerations (Pediatric) Ans: Infants & Children
N190 Physical Assessment Week 3
Respiratory System, Breast and
Axillary Questions and Answers (100%
Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
What is the Respiratory System Responsible for? Ans:
Exchange of gases in the body
© 2026 Assignment
Intake of O2 and release of CO2
Guru01 - Stuvia
Maintain acid-base balance
Expert
Maintains body fluids
Assists with speech
Respiratory cycle (AKA) Ans: Breathing
or
Respiration
3 sections of the thorax Ans: Mediastinum
-Heart
-Trachea
-Esophagus
-Major blood vessels
, 2
Right Pleural Cavity
Left Pleural Cavity
Upper respiratory tract Ans: Nose
Mouth
Sinuses
© 2026 Assignment
Pharynx
Guru01 - Stuvia
Larynx
Expert
Trachea
Lower respiratory tract Ans: Distal trachea
Bronchi
Lungs
Right=3 lobes
Left=2 lobes
Plural membrane
Mediastinum
Eupnea Ans: Regular, even rhythmic breathing
Dyspnea Ans: Change in this pattern producing
, 3
-SOB or difficulty breathing
Respiratory Landmarks (Bony Landmark) Ans: Clavicles
Sternum-1st
Ribs
1-7=True
© 2026 Assignment
8-10=False
Guru01 - Stuvia
11-12=Floating ribs
Expert
Vertebral Column
Angle of Louis
Apex of the Lungs Ans: Slightly superior to the inner 1/3rd of
the clavicle
Base of the lungs Ans: Base is at the level of the diaphragm
Pleural fluid Ans: keeps the lungs lubricated to avoid friction
and to allow the lungs to glide during inspiration & expiration
Normal Respiration Ans: 12-20 per min w/ adults
40-80 per min w/ newborn
35 per min by 5 y/o
Special considerations (Pediatric) Ans: Infants & Children
