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FISDAP ( Airway) 3 Questions and Correct
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What part of the respiratory system contains the vocal chords?
Ans: larynx
This structure is directly above the trachea the vocal cords are
located here it is also known as the voice box
What ring shaped structure forms the lower portion of the larynx?
Ans: Cricoid Cartilage
The inferior portion of the larynx is a cartilaginous ring. It is
located directed inferior of the Thyroid cartilage.
Where is Sellick's Maneuver applied?
Ans: cricoid cartilage
Sellicks maneuver is also called cricoid pressure. It inhibits gas
entering the stomach during assisted ventilations.
What happens to your diaphragm during inhalation?
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Ans: Contracts
The diaphragm contracts in a downward motion drawing air
into the lungs.
What is the name of the cartilaginous Ridge in the trachea at which the
right and left lungs split?
Ans: Carina
Located beneath the sternum.
What is directly posterior to the mouth?
Ans: Oropharynx
How many lobes are in the lungs?
Ans: 5
3 on the right and two on the left.
What is the name of the passageway shared by the digestive tract and
the respiratory systems for air and food?
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FISDAP ( Airway) 3 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
What part of the respiratory system contains the vocal chords?
Ans: larynx
This structure is directly above the trachea the vocal cords are
located here it is also known as the voice box
What ring shaped structure forms the lower portion of the larynx?
Ans: Cricoid Cartilage
The inferior portion of the larynx is a cartilaginous ring. It is
located directed inferior of the Thyroid cartilage.
Where is Sellick's Maneuver applied?
Ans: cricoid cartilage
Sellicks maneuver is also called cricoid pressure. It inhibits gas
entering the stomach during assisted ventilations.
What happens to your diaphragm during inhalation?
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Ans: Contracts
The diaphragm contracts in a downward motion drawing air
into the lungs.
What is the name of the cartilaginous Ridge in the trachea at which the
right and left lungs split?
Ans: Carina
Located beneath the sternum.
What is directly posterior to the mouth?
Ans: Oropharynx
How many lobes are in the lungs?
Ans: 5
3 on the right and two on the left.
What is the name of the passageway shared by the digestive tract and
the respiratory systems for air and food?
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