Author Question: The nasopharynx is lined with a ciliated mucosal membrane with a highly vascular blood supply. One ... (Read 103 times)

Garrulous · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nasopharynx is lined with a ciliated mucosal membrane with a highly vascular blood supply. One function of this membrane is to:

a. absorb air.
b. humidify air.
c. cool air.
d. exchange gases.

Question 2

A 5-year-old female is found to have hypertension during three separate visits to her primary care provider. The nurse would expect tests to suggest that the hypertension is secondary to:

a. renal disease.
b. brain tumor.
c. hypocalcemia.
d. hyponatremia.

macagnavarro · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
These structures are lined with a ciliated mucosa that warms and humidifies inspired air and re-moves foreign particles from it. Air is not absorbed or cooled by the ciliated mucosal membrane. Gas exchange occurs in the alveoli.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Hypertension in a 5-year-old is related to renal disease. Secondary hypertension in a 5-year-old is not usually related to a brain tumor, hypocalcemia, or hyponatremia.