You are caring for a patient with a lower respiratory tract infection. You know that this type of infection causes what?
A) Impaired gas exchange
B) Collapsed bronchial structures
C) Ruptured blebs in the lungs
D) Closed bronchial tree
Ans: A
Feedback: The lower respiratory tract consists of the lungs, which contain the bronchial and alveolar structures needed for gas exchange. A lower respiratory tract infection does not collapse bronchial structures or close the bronchial tree. An infection does not cause the blebs in the lungs to rupture.
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