Question 1

What is the correct order of structures air passes through from the nose to the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Nose/mouth → pharynx → larynx → trachea → bronchi → bronchioles → alveoli.

Question 2

What is the primary function of the epiglottis?

Accepted Answer

The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the airway.

Question 3

At what landmark does the trachea bifurcate into the left and right mainstem bronchi?

Accepted Answer

The trachea bifurcates at the carina, located at approximately the level of the sternal angle (angle of Louis).

Question 4

Why is a child's airway considered more difficult to manage than an adult's?

Accepted Answer

A child's airway is narrower, shorter, and more anterior; the tongue is proportionally larger, the epiglottis is floppy, and the trachea is softer and more easily obstructed.

Question 5

What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult at rest?

Accepted Answer

12–20 breaths per minute.

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