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Question 1 of 5

How many sections does the pharynx have?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 3

Question 2 of 5

What factor affects the binding of carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚) to hemoglobin?

A. Partial pressure of oxygen (pOâ‚‚)

B. Partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCOâ‚‚)

C. Concentration of bicarbonate ions (HCOâ‚ƒâ»)

D. Oxygen saturation of hemoglobin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCOâ‚‚)

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following part of your lung is responsible for sweeping away dust and dirt to keep your lungs clean?

A. Cilia

B. Bronchioles

C. Hairs in the lungs

D. Alveoli

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Cilia

Question 4 of 5

The primary stimulus for respiratory centre is ___________

A. Carbon dioxide and hydrogen ions

B. Oxygen gas level in blood

C. Oxygen gas level in hemoglobin

D. Conscious feeling for need of oxygen

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Carbon dioxide and hydrogen ions

Question 5 of 5

A client has a tracheostomy that is 3 days old. Upon assessment the nurse notes that the client's face is puffy and the eyelids are swollen. What action by the nurse takes best?

A. Assess the client's oxygen saturation.

B. Notify the Rapid Response Team.

C. Oxygenate the client with a bag-valve-mask.

D. Palpate the skin of the upper chest.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Assess the client's oxygen saturation.

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