RT Ch. 2 Lungs/Chest Wall Practice Quiz-B

10. Intrapleural pressure is sub-atmospheric due to

Chest wall tries to expand

11. Where lowest margin of diaphragm meets chest wall

Costophrenic Angle

11. Thoracentesis is the surgical removal of excess pleural fluid

True

18. An embolism from the deep veins gets stuck in the lungs

True

9. Pneumothorax occurs when air punctures the

Pleural space

11. Where does pleural effusion fluid settle?

Costophrenic Angle

14. Effect of pleural effusion on the pressure required to inflate the lungs?

More pressure is required

10. Provides cohesive forces that keep membranes from separating

Pleural space

9. Attaches to lung's surface

Visceral pleura

16. Arises from aorta, supplies airway walls

Bronchial systemic circulation

9. Attaches to inner chest wall surface

Parietal pleura