5.Which substance decreases the surface tension of the alveolar walls?a.Plasmab.Surfactantc.Ciliad.MucusANS: BSurfactant is the substance that reduces the surface tension of the walls of the alveoli, makinggas exchange more effective.PTS: 1DIF:Cognitive Level: KnowledgeREF: 254MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE 3RD EDITION DEWIT TEST BANK
OBJ: 1 (theory)TOP: SurfactantKEY: Nursing Process Step: ImplementationMSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation6.Most of the inspired oxygen is carried to the tissues via which component of the body?
PTS: 1DIF:Cognitive Level: KnowledgeREF: 255OBJ: 1 (theory)TOP: Oxygen TransportKEY: Nursing Process Step: ImplementationMSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation7.The nurse is caring for a patient with an obstructive respiratory disorder. Which of theseconditions is an example of an obstructive lung disorder?
