Explain how a flail chest injury affects ventilation, oxygenlevels, and circulation.

Q: Explain the changes in the atmospheric and intrapulmonary air pressure, muscle contraction, lung and…

A: Pulmonary ventilation is comprised of three pressures. Atmospheric pressure:It is the pressure of…

Q: Contrast the causes of increased airway resistance in asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis?

A: Bronchospasm, mucus plugging, and oedema within the peripheral airways end in increased airway…

Q: Explain why a person with laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx) “loses” his or her voice?

A: Answer: Introduction: Laryngitis means a swelling of larynx because the overuse, irritation, or…

Q: Explain the Hazards of Positive-Pressure Ventilation?

A: Ventilation is defined as the exchange of air between the lungs and the atmosphere. In this process…

Q: Explain how inspiration and expiration depend onpressure changes.

A: The change in pressure depends on inspiration and expiration by :

Q: List the common causes of Acute Alveolar hyperventilation?

A: KEY WORDS :- Alveolar hyperventilation - In alveolar hyperventilation partial pressure of carbon…

Q: Explain Pulmonary Embolus and Dead Space Ventilation?

A: The respiratory system is the biological system that consists of specific organs and structures used…

Q: State the function and location of  Respiratory center.

A: The respiratory center is made up of three major respiratory groups of neurons, two in the medulla…

Q: Define term bronchioles?

A: Bronchioles are air passages inside the lungs that branch off like tree limbs from the bronchi.

Q: a. Compare the causes of infant and adultrespiratory distress syndromes.b. Describe the signs of…

A: Note: Since you have posted a question with multiple parts, we will solve the first one for you. To…

Q: Explain how respiratory infection can causeserious respiratory obstruction in a young childand…

A: Upper airway obstruction is a common cause of respiratory insufficiency in infants. This reflects…

Q: Define the term e visceral pleura?

A: Pleurae are serous membranes that separates lungs and thoracic cavity.  Visceral pleura covers the…

Q: Explain how normal breathing occurs and how it is related to pressure and volume in the chest…

A: oxygen is utilised by the organisms to indirectly breakdown simple molecule like glucose, amino…

Q: Explain how the breathing rhythm may be changed.

A: Respiration is considered the key process that takes place in all living cells to generate energy…

Q: Describe the three respiratory disorders commonlyassociated with smoking tobacco.

A: Tobacco smoke is taken in by smoking cigarettes. Tobacco contains more than 7000 chemicals out of…

Q: Describe the changes that make it harder to breathewith advancing years.

A: Lungs get oxygen from the air and release carbon dioxide from the body is called breathing. The flow…

Q: Explain The Tracheobronchial Tree?

A: The lungs are respiratory organs situated in the thoracic cavity. Both the lungs consist of lobes.…

Q: Determine the signs of pleural effusion based on tracheal and apex beat, expansion, percussion,…

A: Plural effusion is the abnormal build up of water between the parietal and the visceral pleura of…

Q: Explain the flail chest injury affects ventilation, oxygen levels, and circulation? Correct answer

A: Pulmonary diseases cause episodes of acute respiratory failure. Inadequate alveolar ventilation…

Q: Compare the effects of partial and total obstructionof the airways on ventilation and on oxygen…

A: Airway obstruction can be caused due to inhaling a foreign object, allergic reaction, airway trauma…

Q: Compare emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

A: Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation of the lungs particularly the bronchioles. Emphysema is the…

Q: What factors predispose to bronchopneumonia inimmobilized persons?

A: Pneumonia It is an inflammation of lung parenchyma, caused by bacterial or viral infectious agents.…

Q: Describe the causes of pulmonary edema and explain howit affects oxygen levels.

A: Respiration is the process through which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the…

Q: How are key Pulmonary Function Measurements used to differentiatebetween an Obstructive or…

A: pulmonary Function Test : Spirometry

Q: a. Describe the effects of a large openpneumothorax on respiratory function and oncardiovascular…

A: Pneumothorax It characterized by accumulation of air in the pleural space and leads to lung…

Q: State the therapeutic effects of continuous positive Airway Pressure(CPAP) in Obstructive Sleep…

A: Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep-related disorder it causes repeated stoppage…

Q: Define the term epiglottis?

A: From the fourth pharyngeal arch, the epiglottis emerges. During breathing, the epiglottis is usually…

Q: What represents the lung condition in asthma and emphysema?

A: Respiratory exchange is the simple physical process of the exchange of gases between the atmosphere…

Q: Explain the changes in the atmospheric and intrapulmonary air pressure, muscle contraction, lungs…

A: The act of inspiration and expiration is known as pulmonary ventilation. The main mechanisms…

Q: List the potential problems related to respiratory function.

A: Respiration is the inhaling of oxygen and exhaling of carbondioxide from the lungs. Breathing can be…

Q: Describe what happens in the lungs when someone has an asthma attack.

A: Asthma is a respiratory condition characterized by spasm in the bronchi of the lungs, causing…