ATI RN
Practice Questions for Respiratory System Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the primary muscle involved in the initiation of inspiration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
How is the majority of oxygen (O₂) transported in the blood?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
How is carbon dioxide (CO₂) primarily carried by hemoglobin in the blood?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which condition is characterized by inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles, leading to wheezing and difficulty in breathing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asthma is a respiratory condition characterized by inflammation of the bronchi and bronchioles, which results in wheezing and difficulty in breathing. During an asthma attack, the airways become narrowed due to inflammation and the production of excess mucus, leading to symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement about lung pressures is FALSE?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.