The nurse is teaching a group of adults at a community center ...

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The nurse is teaching a group of adults at a community center about the function of the lungs. The nurse should describe the process of expiration as:
 
  1. Passive.
  2. Expansion of the chest wall.
  3. A time of decreased pressure in the chest wall.
  4. Ventilation.

Question 2

The nurse is aware that a client with broken ribs is likely to have difficulty with:
 
  1. Gas exchange.
  2. Movement of the diaphragm.
  3. Chest expansion on inspiration.
  4. Movement of air through the bronchi.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. Expiration is primarily a passive function where the muscles relax allowing air to flow out.
2. The chest wall muscles relax.
3. Pressures increase in the chest, allowing air to flow to the lower pressure in the atmosphere.
4. Ventilation is air movement in and out of the lungs.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. Broken ribs would not affect the exchange of air in the alveoli.
2. A broken rib is not likely to hamper movement of the diaphragm.
3. During inspiration, the intercostal muscles pull the ribs up and out to allow for expansion of the chest. If ribs are broken, expansion will be lessened, and there is severe pain.
4. Broken ribs will not affect the movement of air in the bronchi.