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What is the primary purpose of the cough reflex?
What is the primary purpose of the cough reflex?
- To increase lung capacity
- To regulate breathing rate
- To protect the lungs from irritants (correct)
- To aid in the process of exhalation
Which condition can impair the cough reflex?
Which condition can impair the cough reflex?
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Weakness of respiratory muscles (correct)
- Viral infection
What type of sputum is typically associated with a bacterial infection?
What type of sputum is typically associated with a bacterial infection?
- Thin and clear
- Thick, yellow, or green (correct)
- Frothy and pink
- Rust in color
In what position is a patient typically advised to sit for optimal coughing effectiveness?
In what position is a patient typically advised to sit for optimal coughing effectiveness?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of cough?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of cough?
What type of sputum would most likely indicate pulmonary edema?
What type of sputum would most likely indicate pulmonary edema?
What is a potential consequence of a localized obstruction of a major bronchus?
What is a potential consequence of a localized obstruction of a major bronchus?
Which description corresponds to the cough associated with lung tumors?
Which description corresponds to the cough associated with lung tumors?
What is the purpose of oxygen diffusion from the capillary to the interstitial fluid?
What is the purpose of oxygen diffusion from the capillary to the interstitial fluid?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between oxygen solubility and its transport in the blood?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between oxygen solubility and its transport in the blood?
What does the abbreviation PaO2 represent?
What does the abbreviation PaO2 represent?
How does carbon dioxide (PCO2) function in assessing lung ventilation?
How does carbon dioxide (PCO2) function in assessing lung ventilation?
What physiological process allows oxygen to diffuse into tissue cells?
What physiological process allows oxygen to diffuse into tissue cells?
What effect does airway resistance in the bronchi have on airflow?
What effect does airway resistance in the bronchi have on airflow?
What ranges indicate normal PCO2 levels in arterial blood?
What ranges indicate normal PCO2 levels in arterial blood?
What is the whole blood oxygen content measured in?
What is the whole blood oxygen content measured in?
What type of cough is associated with a URTI of viral origin?
What type of cough is associated with a URTI of viral origin?
What symptom should prompt consideration of left-sided heart failure?
What symptom should prompt consideration of left-sided heart failure?
Which sputum color is typically considered normal?
Which sputum color is typically considered normal?
What does the presence of foul-smelling sputum suggest?
What does the presence of foul-smelling sputum suggest?
Which cough is indicative of a tracheal lesion?
Which cough is indicative of a tracheal lesion?
Which factor is NOT associated with cough after food intake?
Which factor is NOT associated with cough after food intake?
What is a characteristic of cough associated with pleural involvement?
What is a characteristic of cough associated with pleural involvement?
Which type of cough requires assessment of character due to its severe implications?
Which type of cough requires assessment of character due to its severe implications?
What does excessive production of clear sputum likely indicate?
What does excessive production of clear sputum likely indicate?
Which condition is commonly associated with a cough worsening in the supine position?
Which condition is commonly associated with a cough worsening in the supine position?
What condition is characterized by an increase in the antero-posterior diameter of the chest?
What condition is characterized by an increase in the antero-posterior diameter of the chest?
Which breathing pattern is defined as normal breathing at a rate of 14-20 breaths per minute?
Which breathing pattern is defined as normal breathing at a rate of 14-20 breaths per minute?
Which respiratory pattern is characterized by periods of deep, rapid breathing followed by apnea?
Which respiratory pattern is characterized by periods of deep, rapid breathing followed by apnea?
Which condition is associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction?
Which condition is associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction?
What is the primary risk associated with apnea?
What is the primary risk associated with apnea?
Which condition is NOT commonly associated with bradypnea?
Which condition is NOT commonly associated with bradypnea?
What is a possible effect of nocturnal hypoxemia?
What is a possible effect of nocturnal hypoxemia?
What is the primary goal of using sedative and hypnotic medications?
What is the primary goal of using sedative and hypnotic medications?
What pattern of breathing is described as shallow and irregular, often due to drug overdose?
What pattern of breathing is described as shallow and irregular, often due to drug overdose?
Which condition is characterized by a regular cycle of increasing and then decreasing breathing depth with periods of apnea?
Which condition is characterized by a regular cycle of increasing and then decreasing breathing depth with periods of apnea?
What lifestyle change is recommended for clients with mild cases of sleep apnea?
What lifestyle change is recommended for clients with mild cases of sleep apnea?
What is the gold-standard treatment for sleep apnea?
What is the gold-standard treatment for sleep apnea?
What description best defines hyperventilation?
What description best defines hyperventilation?
What is a consequence of acute alcohol ingestion concerning sleep?
What is a consequence of acute alcohol ingestion concerning sleep?
What potential consequence can occur from sustained apnea?
What potential consequence can occur from sustained apnea?
Which skeletal disorder is associated with kyphoscoliosis and may limit lung expansion?
Which skeletal disorder is associated with kyphoscoliosis and may limit lung expansion?
Which treatment is suggested for severe cases involving hypoxemia and CO2 retention?
Which treatment is suggested for severe cases involving hypoxemia and CO2 retention?
Which condition is NOT a cause of reduced pharyngeal muscle tone?
Which condition is NOT a cause of reduced pharyngeal muscle tone?
The use of which drug type may exacerbate sleep apnea symptoms?
The use of which drug type may exacerbate sleep apnea symptoms?
What effect can sleep apnea have on cardiovascular health?
What effect can sleep apnea have on cardiovascular health?
