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Question 1 of 5

What is the total volume of air accommodated in the lungs at the end of a forced inspiration called?

A. Total Lung Capacity

B. Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)

C. Inspiratory Capacity (IC)

D. Expiratory Capacity (EC)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Total Lung Capacity

Question 2 of 5

The _____ muscle can cause a forced exhalation.

A. diaphragm

B. pectoralis major

C. internal intercostal

D. external intercostal

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: internal intercostal

Question 3 of 5

Normal, quiet respiration moves about 500 mLs of air. What is this volume called?

A. vital capacity

B. expiratory reserve volume

C. residual volume

D. tidal volume

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: tidal volume

Question 4 of 5

The Trachea is also known as the ____.

A. Diaphragm

B. Windpipe

C. Bronchus

D. Bronchiole

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Windpipe

Question 5 of 5

The single most effective health promotion activity that a nurse could teach a group of community-dwelling senior citizens that would most likely help them prevent influenza and pneumonia would be which of the following?

A. Participating in indoor exercise programs during winter months

B. Using effective hand washing techniques

C. Getting an annual influenza vaccine

D. Avoiding crowds of people

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Getting an annual influenza vaccine

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