ATI RN
Questions About the Respiratory System Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the function of the pneumotaxic center in the brain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The pneumotaxic center, located in the pons region of the brain, moderates the functions of the respiratory rhythm center. It plays a role in regulating the duration of inspiration, allowing for adjustments in the respiratory rate. Signals from the pneumotaxic center can reduce the duration of inspiration, thereby altering the respiratory rhythm.
Question 2 of 5
How is tidal volume defined?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Where in the respiratory system is resistance highest?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
How is normal quiet expiration achieved?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Where is the ventilation/perfusion ratio decreased?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.