ATI RN
Respiratory System Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
How does the respiratory system deliver oxygen to different parts of the body?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which membrane is in contact with the lung surface?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
What is the purpose of using a spirometer in assessing pulmonary functions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
What is the total volume of air accommodated in the lungs at the end of a forced inspiration called?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
What are the three major layers that make up the diffusion membrane for gas exchange in the respiratory system?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The diffusion membrane for gas exchange in the respiratory system is composed of three major layers: the thin squamous epithelium of the alveoli, the endothelium of the alveolar capillaries, and the basement substance that lies between them. These layers together form a thin barrier through which gases can easily diffuse during respiration.