ATI RN
Respiratory System Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which statement about obstructive lung disease is FALSE?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In obstructive lung disease (e.g., COPD), expiration becomes active due to airway obstruction, and expiratory muscles may be used even at rest. The diaphragm is primarily inspiratory, and external intercostals aid inspiration. The diaphragm being 'only' inspiratory is true, not false, suggesting a possible error in the key.
Question 2 of 5
In normally functioning lungs, the intrathoracic pressure is always greater than the intrapulmonic pressure.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
An increased body temperature increases the ability of hemoglobin to supply O₂ to tissues.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
An infant with a recent upper respiratory infection is brought to the emergency room and is diagnosed with epiglottitis. The nurse explains to the parent that the epiglottis:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Internal respiration is the process of gas exchange between which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.