Question

During a choking episode, most foreign objects are more likely to become lodged in the ________ bronchus due to its larger diameter and steeper angle. right secondary left primary right primary left secondary none of the answers are more likely

Answer 1

There are choices for this question namely:

right primary
right secondary
left secondary
left primary

The correct answer is "right primary" or the right main bronchus. Anatomically, the right main bronchus has a larger diameter and a steeper angle (to compensate for the location of the liver). When a foreign body is accidentally aspirated, most commonly, it will lodge on the right main bronchus; especially in children.