#1
Which of the following is a common sign of respiratory distress?
Increased heart rate
Decreased blood pressure
Cyanosis
Increased body temperature
#2
What is the primary goal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?
To restore normal breathing
To maintain circulation of oxygenated blood to vital organs
To reduce swelling and inflammation
To stabilize fractured bones
#3
Which of the following is a primary function of the respiratory system?
Regulation of blood pressure
Synthesis of red blood cells
Exchange of gases
Digestion of food
#4
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a heart attack?
Chest pain or discomfort
Nausea or vomiting
Sudden loss of vision
Shortness of breath
#5
What is the purpose of the nasal cavity in the respiratory system?
To humidify and filter air
To produce mucus for lubrication
To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
To regulate blood pressure
#6
Which of the following best describes the term 'hypoxia'?
High blood pressure
Low blood sugar
Insufficient oxygen at the tissue level
Excessive carbon dioxide in the blood
#7
What is the function of the diaphragm during respiration?
To pump blood to the lungs
To produce mucus to lubricate airways
To contract and relax, causing changes in thoracic volume
To regulate the amount of air entering the trachea
#8
What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adult CPR?
15 compressions to 1 breath
30 compressions to 2 breaths
100 compressions to 10 breaths
50 compressions to 5 breaths
#9
What is the medical term for a collapsed lung?
Emphysema
Pneumonia
Pulmonary embolism
Pneumothorax
#10
Which of the following conditions is characterized by a sudden, severe, and sharp chest pain that worsens with breathing or coughing?
Pneumonia
Pulmonary embolism
Costochondritis
Pleurisy
#11
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of anaphylaxis?
Hives or rash
Wheezing or difficulty breathing
Rapid heartbeat
Decreased blood glucose levels
#12
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
Increased lung compliance
Hypoxemia that does not respond to supplemental oxygen
Normal chest X-ray findings
Increased tidal volume
#13
Which of the following is a potential complication of administering high-flow oxygen therapy?
Hypoxemia
Hypercarbia
Hypothermia
Hypertension
#14
What is the primary treatment for tension pneumothorax?
Immediate needle decompression
Administering antibiotics
Performing chest physiotherapy
Applying heat packs to the chest
#15
Which of the following is a characteristic of Cheyne-Stokes breathing?
Regular pattern of breathing with no pauses
Gradual increase and decrease in respiratory rate and depth
Rapid, shallow breathing
Periods of apnea followed by gradually increasing respiratory effort