Oxygenation and Respiratory Care Quiz
Test your knowledge on respiratory system with 13 questions covering oxygenation, respiratory conditions, and medical terms. Try now!
#1
Which gas is exchanged during respiration in the lungs?
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Hydrogen
#2
What is the medical term for the process of breathing in?
Exhalation
Inhalation
Respiration
Aspiration
#3
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
To transport nutrients
To regulate body temperature
To exchange gases
To eliminate waste products
#4
Which of the following is NOT a common respiratory condition?
Asthma
Emphysema
Arthritis
Bronchitis
#5
What is the function of alveoli in the respiratory system?
To filter air entering the lungs
To produce mucus for lubrication
To exchange gases between air and blood
To regulate blood pressure
#6
Which of the following conditions is characterized by the inflammation of the airways?
COPD
Pneumonia
Bronchitis
Emphysema
#7
What is the primary function of the diaphragm during respiration?
To pump blood to the lungs
To regulate oxygen levels in the blood
To contract and relax to facilitate breathing
To remove carbon dioxide from the lungs
#8
What is the term for a medical condition characterized by the collapse of lung tissue?
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary embolism
Pneumonia
Pulmonary edema
#9
What is the term for a medical device used to assist with breathing?
Ventilator
Pacemaker
Defibrillator
Stethoscope
#10
Which of the following is a common symptom of hypoxemia?
Increased heart rate
Decreased respiratory rate
Low blood pressure
Excessive sweating
#11
What is the term for the surgical creation of an opening into the trachea?
Tracheostomy
Bronchoscopy
Laryngectomy
Thoracotomy
#12
Which of the following factors can affect the efficiency of oxygenation in the body?
Environmental temperature
Blood glucose levels
Physical activity
All of the above
#13
Which respiratory disorder is characterized by periods of interrupted breathing during sleep?
Obstructive sleep apnea
Central sleep apnea
Narcolepsy
Insomnia
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