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ANATOMY OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM-EXPECTED QUESTIONS FOR STAFF NURSE EXAM

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1.Which is the passage way for both
respiratory and digestive tract?
Pharynx
2.Which structure is otherwise known as
voice box?
Larynx
3. The opening between the true vocal
cord is called?
Glottis
4.Trachea divides in to left and right main
stem bronchi at?
Carina
5.Which helps to reduces the surface
tention in the alveoli?
Surfactant
A phospholipid protin produced by type 2
alveolar cells.
6.The respiratory structures are
innervated by?
Phrenic nerve
Vagus nerve
Thoracic nerves
7.What are the two layers of lungs?
Partial plura which lines the inside of the
thoracic cavity
Visceral plura which lines the pulmonary
surfaces.
8.Which all are the accessory muscles of
respiration?
Scalene muscles-elevate first 2 ribs
Sternocleidomastoid muscle- elevate
sternum
Trapezious & Pectoralis muscle-fix the
shoulder
9.Facial crepitus or Neck crepitus after
laryngoscopy or bronchoscopy is the
indication of?
Bronchospasm/Bronchial perforation
10.Which is the immediate response by a
nurse if a signs of complications occur?
Notify physician.

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