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Question 1 of 5

After deep inspiration maximum expiration of lungs is called ________

A. Vital capacity

B. Total lung capacity

C. Inspiratory capacity

D. Functional residual capacity

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Vital capacity

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a pleural effusion and who underwent a thoracoscopic procedure earlier in the morning. The nurse should prioritize assessment for which of the following?

A. Sputum production

B. Shortness of breath

C. Throat discomfort

D. Epistaxis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Shortness of breath

Question 3 of 5

A pneumothorax occurs when the thoracic pleural pressure reaches around _____ mmHg.

A. 780

B. 760

C. 755

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 0

Question 4 of 5

The exchange of gases between the blood and tissue fluids is called

A. pulmonary ventilation.

B. external respiration.

C. internal respiration.

D. expiration.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: internal respiration.

Question 5 of 5

Which part of the body is not used for the respiratory system to work?

A. Mouth

B. Nose

C. Small intestine

D. Diaphragm

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Small intestine

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