ATI RN
Questions for Respiratory System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which area in the brain is highly sensitive to changes in CO₂ and hydrogen ion concentration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The chemosensitive area, located adjacent to the rhythm center in the medulla region of the brain, is highly sensitive to changes in CO₂ and hydrogen ion concentration. An increase in these substances can activate the chemosensitive area, which then signals the rhythm center to make necessary adjustments in the respiratory process to eliminate these substances.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement about lung volumes is FALSE?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which does NOT increase airway resistance?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which muscle is activated during forced expiration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
What is the hemoglobin saturation and PO₂ in venous blood?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.