Anatomy
This structure is where gas exchange occurs.
What are alveoli?
This is the primary function of the respiratory system.
What is gas exchange (breathing in oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide)?
These soft, rustling sounds are heard over most lung surfaces.
What are vesicular breath sounds?
The leading preventable cause of respiratory disease.
What is smoking?
One habit that greatly improves lung health.
What is not smoking/avoiding vaping?
The upper respiratory tract includes the nose, pharynx, and this structure.
What is the larynx?
Listening to lung sounds is called this.
What is auscultation?
High-pitched sounds heard over the trachea and larynx.
What are bronchial breath sounds?
Smoke inhaled from another person's cigarette.
What is secondhand smoke?
Equipment worn when exposed to dust or fumes.
What are masks or respirators?
This tube connects the larynx to the bronchi.
What is the trachea?
Normal oxygen saturation range.
What is 95–100%?
Normal, healthy, expected sound during auscultation of lungs.
What is resonance?
Tiny particles and gases in the air that can harm lungs.
What is air pollution?
Avoiding this activity helps prevent COPD.
What is smoking?
These anatomical landmarks help healthcare providers locate lung structures during assessment.
What are the ribs and intercostal spaces?
Use of neck muscles while breathing may indicate this.
What is labored breathing/respiratory distress?
Fine crackling sounds often associated with fluid in the alveolar and interstitial spaces of the lungs.
What are rales?
Workplace exposure to chemicals is an example of this type of risk.
What is occupational exposure?
Vaccination can help prevent these respiratory illnesses.
What are respiratory infections (e.g., flu, pneumonia)?
The bronchi branch into smaller tubes called these.
What are bronchioles?
Four techniques used in a respiratory assessment.
What are inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation?
A harsh inspiratory sound indicating upper airway obstruction.
What is stridor?
Name two respiratory risk factors besides smoking.
Examples include air pollution, respiratory infections, allergens/irritants, secondhand smoke, family history/genetics.
Name three ways to promote respiratory health.
Avoiding smoking, using protective equipment (mask/respirators), reducing occupational exposure, and staying up to date on vaccinations.