Oxygenation and Respiratory Challenges Quiz

Oxygen is essential for the oxygenation of tissues and organs in the body.

Dyspnea refers to the sensation of difficulty or discomfort in breathing.

The primary function of the respiratory system is to facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment.

Alveoli are the small air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange occurs.

Expiration is the process of exhaling air from the lungs.

Hypoxemia indicates an inadequate amount of oxygen in the bloodstream.

Bronchitis involves inflammation of the bronchial tubes, leading to coughing and mucus production.

Atelectasis involves the collapse of lung tissue, impairing oxygen exchange.

Apnea refers to a temporary pause in breathing during sleep.

Oxygen therapy is administered to increase oxygen levels in the blood of patients with severe hypoxemia.

Hypothermia is not directly related to prolonged hypoxia but to low body temperature.

Cyanosis, characterized by a bluish discoloration of the skin, is a common symptom of ARDS due to oxygen deprivation.

Surfactant reduces surface tension in the alveoli, preventing them from collapsing during exhalation.

Pulmonary embolism, a blockage in the pulmonary artery, can lead to ARDS by reducing blood flow to the lungs.