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NR302 QUIZ 4 RESPIRATORY REVIEW
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Alveoli Ans: functional units of the lung; the thin-walled
chambers surrounded by networks of capillaries that are the
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site of respiratory exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen
Angle of Louis (sternal angle) Ans: manubriosternal angle, the
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articulation of the manubrium and body of the sternum,
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continuous with the second rib
Apex Ans: 3 to 4 cm above the inner third of the clavicles
Apnea Ans: cessation of breathing
Dyspnea Ans: difficult, labored breathing
Asthma Ans: an abnormal respiratory condition associated
with allergic hypersensitivity to certain inhaled allergens,
characterized by inflammation, bronchospasm, wheezing, and
dyspnea
• The most common chronic disease in childhood
• Highest burden seen in those living at or below the federal
poverty level
• Ethnic and environmental factors play a significant role
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• Extrinsic/allergic (or pediatric–onset) asthma
• Long-term exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP)
Atelectasis Ans: an abnormal respiratory condition
characterized by collapsed, shrunken, deflated sections of
alveoli
· The most common cause is post-surgery.
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· Use an incentive spirometer, coughing/deep breathing
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Atelectatic crackles Ans: short, popping, crackling sounds
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that sound like fine crackles but do not last beyond a few
breaths
Not pathologic; should not be cause for concern as long as the
sound goes away after a few deep breaths
Barrel chest Ans: Anteroposterior = transverse diameter
Base Ans: Rests on the diaphragm
Bradypnea Ans: slow breathing, fewer than 10 breaths per
minute, regular rate
Bronchial Breath Sounds Ans: Description: These sounds are
louder and higher-pitched compared to vesicular sounds. They
have a hollow, tubular quality, with a longer expiration phase
than inspiration.
Location: Typically heard over the trachea and mainstem
bronchi.
NR302 QUIZ 4 RESPIRATORY REVIEW
Questions and Answers (100%
Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
Alveoli Ans: functional units of the lung; the thin-walled
chambers surrounded by networks of capillaries that are the
© 2026 Assignment
site of respiratory exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen
Angle of Louis (sternal angle) Ans: manubriosternal angle, the
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articulation of the manubrium and body of the sternum,
Expert
continuous with the second rib
Apex Ans: 3 to 4 cm above the inner third of the clavicles
Apnea Ans: cessation of breathing
Dyspnea Ans: difficult, labored breathing
Asthma Ans: an abnormal respiratory condition associated
with allergic hypersensitivity to certain inhaled allergens,
characterized by inflammation, bronchospasm, wheezing, and
dyspnea
• The most common chronic disease in childhood
• Highest burden seen in those living at or below the federal
poverty level
• Ethnic and environmental factors play a significant role
, 2
• Extrinsic/allergic (or pediatric–onset) asthma
• Long-term exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP)
Atelectasis Ans: an abnormal respiratory condition
characterized by collapsed, shrunken, deflated sections of
alveoli
· The most common cause is post-surgery.
© 2026 Assignment
· Use an incentive spirometer, coughing/deep breathing
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Atelectatic crackles Ans: short, popping, crackling sounds
Expert
that sound like fine crackles but do not last beyond a few
breaths
Not pathologic; should not be cause for concern as long as the
sound goes away after a few deep breaths
Barrel chest Ans: Anteroposterior = transverse diameter
Base Ans: Rests on the diaphragm
Bradypnea Ans: slow breathing, fewer than 10 breaths per
minute, regular rate
Bronchial Breath Sounds Ans: Description: These sounds are
louder and higher-pitched compared to vesicular sounds. They
have a hollow, tubular quality, with a longer expiration phase
than inspiration.
Location: Typically heard over the trachea and mainstem
bronchi.
