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4 phases of respiration - Correct Answer 1. Pulmonary ventilation 2. External gas exchange 3. Gas transport in the blood 4. Internal gas exchange Respiration - Correct Answer Inhalation and exhalation of air. The process by which O2 is obtained from the environment and delivered to the cells. Structures of the Respiratory System - Correct Answer Nasal cavity,Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Alveoli pulmonary ventilation - Correct Answer movement of air into and out of the lungs/exc...

4 phases of respiration -Answer 1. Pulmonary ventilation 2. External gas exchange 3. Gas transport in the blood 4. Internal gas exchange Respiration -Answer Inhalation and exhalation of air. The process by which O2 is obtained from the environment and delivered to the cells. Structures of the Respiratory System -Answer Nasal cavity,Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Alveoli pulmonary ventilation -Answer movement of air into and out of the lungs/exchange of air between the atmosph...

Questions and Answers

Four Major subgroups of Late Adulthood - Correct Answer 65 - 74 young old 75 - 84 middle old 85 - 99 old old 100 and older elite old Lifestyle and Practice to Promote Wellness older adults - Correct Answer Yearly flu vaccine pneumococcal vaccine Shingles vaccine tetanus and booster every 10 years wear seat belts alcohol in moderation avoid smoking smoke detectors prevent falls - waxed floors and scattered rugs medications as prescribed avoid OTC medications unless primary c...

The nurse is preparing for a home visit to a patient after surgery for a compound fracture. Which specific care does the nurse anticipate for this patient? - Correct Answer Changing wound dressings A patient experiences a fracture of the lower leg and undergoes a closed reduction and placement of a fiberglass cast. The patient is 65 years old and has a medical 30-year history of diabetes mellitus. Which condition does the nurse recognize as a possible complication for this patient? - Correct ...

A patient complains of shoulder pain when the nurse moves the patient's arm behind the back. Which question should the nurse ask? a. "Are you able to feed yourself without difficulty?" b. "Do you have difficulty when you are putting on a shirt?" c. "Are you able to sleep through the night without waking?" d. "Do you ever have trouble lowering yourself to the toilet?" - Correct Answer B A patient with left knee pain is diagnosed with bursitis. The nurse will explain that bursi...