Respiratory Anatomy and Mechanical Ventilation Quiz

The pharynx is part of the upper respiratory tract.

Alveoli facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Tidal volume is the amount of air moved in and out of the lungs during normal breathing.

Residual volume is the air left in the lungs after maximum expiration.

External respiration involves gas exchange between lungs and environment.

Inspiration refers to the act of inhaling air into the lungs.

Surfactant is a substance in the lungs, not part of mechanical ventilation.

The right lung has three lobes, while the left lung has two.

Pneumonia can develop due to invasive procedures or immobility during ventilation.

Atelectasis refers to the collapse of alveoli, leading to lung collapse.

PEEP helps maintain open airways and prevents alveolar collapse.

Surfactant reduces surface tension in the alveoli, preventing collapse.

Bronchial thermoplasty is a treatment for severe asthma, not a ventilation mode.

ARDS is characterized by stiff lungs, leading to decreased compliance.