The Alveolus Is Defined as

question 67

Multiple Choice

The alveolus is defined as

• A)one of the lobes of the lung
• B)one of the breath sounds
• C)the terminal element of the respiratory tract
• D)the site at which oxygen is exhaled
• E)the area above the sternal notch

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Definitions:

Swallow Precautions

Strategies and interventions designed to prevent aspiration and choking in individuals with difficulty swallowing, known as dysphagia.

Aspiration

The inhalation of food, liquid, or other substances into the lungs, which can cause choking or serious lung complications.

Critical Thinking

The process of actively analyzing, assessing, synthesizing, evaluating, and reflecting on information to make informed judgments.

Nursing Process

A systematic approach used by nurses to plan and provide individualized patient care, typically involving assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.