Respiratory Care and Management Quiz

Respiratory system transports oxygen to cells.

Collapsed lung is termed as pneumothorax.

Exchange of gases between lungs and the environment is called respiration.

Gas exchange is not a function of the upper respiratory tract.

Process of breathing air into the lungs is called inhalation.

Process of breathing out air from the lungs is called expiration.

Medical term for difficulty breathing is dyspnea.

Pharynx is not a component of the lower respiratory tract.

Surgical creation of a tracheal opening is called tracheostomy.

Inflammation of bronchial tubes characterizes bronchitis.

Regular exercise is not a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea.

Exposure to tobacco smoke is the primary cause of COPD.

Surfactant prevents airway collapse in the lungs.

Enlarged air sacs and loss of elasticity characterize COPD.

Tachypnea is a common symptom of respiratory alkalosis.

Emphysema is characterized by abnormal, irreversible enlargement of air spaces.

ARDS is characterized by decreased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure.

Sudden severe allergic reaction causing airway constriction is termed anaphylaxis.