NSG 360: Respiratory Exam #2 Questions
and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
What are some of the structures in - upper and lower airways
the respiratory system? - lungs
- alveoli
What is the function of the - gas exchange
respiratory system? - oxygenation
- ventilation
What are the protective - mucociliary escalator
mechanisms - cough reflex
of the respiratory system?
What are some common - asthma
respiratory - COPD
disorders? - pneumonia
- tuberculosis
- pulmonary embolism
What is the patho behind asthma? - chronic inflammation of airways
- trigger-induced bronchoconstriction
SYMPTOMS
- wheezing, coughing, SOB, chest
tightness
, How is an asthmatic airway an asthmatic airway has relaxed smooth
different muscles
from a normal airway? and the wall is inflammed/thickened
* asthmatic airway during attack has
tightened
smooth muscle and the air is trapped in
the
alveoli *
What are the quick-relief Short-acting beta2-sdrenergic agonists
medications we can use for (SABAs) -
asthma? bronchodilators
describe them. - preferred drugs for relief of acute
symptoms.
Anticholinergics - Bronchodilators
- Alternate drugs for those who can't
tolerate
SABAs.
Corticosteroids; systemic -
Anti-inflammatory
- Although not rapid acting, these oral
agents are
used for short periods to reduce the
frequency of
acute exacerbations.
and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
What are some of the structures in - upper and lower airways
the respiratory system? - lungs
- alveoli
What is the function of the - gas exchange
respiratory system? - oxygenation
- ventilation
What are the protective - mucociliary escalator
mechanisms - cough reflex
of the respiratory system?
What are some common - asthma
respiratory - COPD
disorders? - pneumonia
- tuberculosis
- pulmonary embolism
What is the patho behind asthma? - chronic inflammation of airways
- trigger-induced bronchoconstriction
SYMPTOMS
- wheezing, coughing, SOB, chest
tightness
, How is an asthmatic airway an asthmatic airway has relaxed smooth
different muscles
from a normal airway? and the wall is inflammed/thickened
* asthmatic airway during attack has
tightened
smooth muscle and the air is trapped in
the
alveoli *
What are the quick-relief Short-acting beta2-sdrenergic agonists
medications we can use for (SABAs) -
asthma? bronchodilators
describe them. - preferred drugs for relief of acute
symptoms.
Anticholinergics - Bronchodilators
- Alternate drugs for those who can't
tolerate
SABAs.
Corticosteroids; systemic -
Anti-inflammatory
- Although not rapid acting, these oral
agents are
used for short periods to reduce the
frequency of
acute exacerbations.
