Arterial Supply of the Lungs and Mediastinal Anatomy Quiz

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Which structure forms the conducting and respiratory portions of the respiratory tract?

Trachea (correct)

Alveoli

Larynx

Nose

What is the function of the trachea?

Filtering air

Producing mucus

Gas exchange

Conducting air (correct)

How long is the trachea?

10-11 cm (correct)

15-16 cm

5-6 cm

20-21 cm

Which structure connects the first tracheal cartilage with the cricoid cartilage?

Cricotracheal membrane Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a surrounding structure of the trachea?

Parathyroid glands Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of club cells in the respiratory tree?

Produce protective secretions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most common risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Smoking Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary arterial supply to the lungs?

Bronchial arteries Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following lung conditions is commonly associated with asbestos exposure?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for pulmonary embolism?

Recent surgery Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a tracheostomy?

To conduct air into the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the pulmonary artery?

To conduct deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs Signup and view all the answers

Which protein enables the recoil of lungs?

Elastin Signup and view all the answers

What structures are found at the hilum of the lungs?

Main bronchus Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of bronchoscopy?

To visually examine the lungs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a clinical feature of Horner's syndrome?

Unilateral miosis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following respiratory sounds is typically associated with stridor?

Loud, harsh, high-pitched sound Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with erythema nodosum?

Tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the respiratory examination?

Percussion Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the respiratory examination?

Introduction and explanation Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered if any pathological signs are observed during general inspection?

Underlying cause Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a possible cause of hyper resonant percussion note?

Emphysema Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is associated with bronchial breath sounds?

Pneumonia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of crackles?

Similar to creaking leather Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of vocal resonance in a respiratory examination?

To assess the quality and amplitude of sound transmission in the lungs Signup and view all the answers

When is tactile vocal fremitus or vocal resonance used in a respiratory examination?

Either one can be used, there is no need to do both Signup and view all the answers

What can increased vocal resonance indicate in a respiratory examination?

Consolidation or fibrosis Signup and view all the answers

What can decreased vocal resonance indicate in a respiratory examination?

Pleural effusion, pneumothorax, or collapse Signup and view all the answers

What should be assessed during a respiratory examination in addition to vocal resonance?

Expansion, percussion, auscultation, and possibly tactile vocal fremitus Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of summarizing history and examination findings in a respiratory examination?

To direct appropriate treatment/investigations based on the findings Signup and view all the answers