BIOD 151 Exam 2 Questions and
Answers
List the anatomical structures found in respiratory pathway in order - Answer-Nose ->
pharynx -> larynx -> trachea -> main bronchi -> bronchioles -> alveoli
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding structures within the respiratory
tract?
a. the trachea contains cartilaginous rings to keep it from collapsing as air flows through
it
b. if a patient were to aspirate, the content would likely enter the left main bronchus
c. The bronchi are a part of the respiratory division of the respiratory tract
d. The pharynx is part of the conducting division of the respiratory tract
e. a and d are true
f. b and c are true
g. All of the above statements are true - Answer-e. a and d are true
You are assessing a patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. They are
breathing at a rate of 30 breaths per minute. What is their Alveolar Ventilation Rate? -
Answer-350 mL x 30 breaths per min = 10,500 mL/min
List 2 reasons why we measure pulmonary ventilation - Answer-1. to assess pulmonary
function
2. to detect pulmonary disease
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding restrictive lung disorders?
a. in a restrictive lung disorder, the lungs are limited with the amount of air that can be
inhaled
b. Any disorder that produces pulmonary fibrosis is considered a restrictive lung
disorder
c. Tuberculosis is an example of a restrictive lung disorder
d. a and b are false
e. b and c are false
f. all of the above statements are true - Answer-f. all of the above statements are true
Which of the following statements is false regarding obstructive lung disorders?
a. individuals with an obstructive lung disorder will have an increased Forced Expiratory
Volume
b. chronic bronchitis is an example of an obstructive lung disorder
c. obstructive lung disorders limit the amount of air that can be inhaled or exhaled at a
given time.
Answers
List the anatomical structures found in respiratory pathway in order - Answer-Nose ->
pharynx -> larynx -> trachea -> main bronchi -> bronchioles -> alveoli
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding structures within the respiratory
tract?
a. the trachea contains cartilaginous rings to keep it from collapsing as air flows through
it
b. if a patient were to aspirate, the content would likely enter the left main bronchus
c. The bronchi are a part of the respiratory division of the respiratory tract
d. The pharynx is part of the conducting division of the respiratory tract
e. a and d are true
f. b and c are true
g. All of the above statements are true - Answer-e. a and d are true
You are assessing a patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. They are
breathing at a rate of 30 breaths per minute. What is their Alveolar Ventilation Rate? -
Answer-350 mL x 30 breaths per min = 10,500 mL/min
List 2 reasons why we measure pulmonary ventilation - Answer-1. to assess pulmonary
function
2. to detect pulmonary disease
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding restrictive lung disorders?
a. in a restrictive lung disorder, the lungs are limited with the amount of air that can be
inhaled
b. Any disorder that produces pulmonary fibrosis is considered a restrictive lung
disorder
c. Tuberculosis is an example of a restrictive lung disorder
d. a and b are false
e. b and c are false
f. all of the above statements are true - Answer-f. all of the above statements are true
Which of the following statements is false regarding obstructive lung disorders?
a. individuals with an obstructive lung disorder will have an increased Forced Expiratory
Volume
b. chronic bronchitis is an example of an obstructive lung disorder
c. obstructive lung disorders limit the amount of air that can be inhaled or exhaled at a
given time.
