#1
Which of the following is not a function of the respiratory system?
Gas exchange
Blood circulation
Regulation of blood pH
Sense of smell
#2
What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?
Oxygen absorption
Carbon dioxide absorption
Mucus production
Blood clotting
#3
Which respiratory disorder is characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways?
Asthma
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Tuberculosis
#4
What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?
Apnea
Dyspnea
Tachypnea
Bradypnea
#5
Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?
Gas exchange
Speech production
Acid-base balance regulation
Immune defense
#6
Which structure separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities and is critical for breathing?
Diaphragm
Intercostal muscles
Bronchioles
Pleura
#7
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of chronic bronchitis?
Coughing up blood
Persistent cough
Wheezing
Cyanosis
#8
Which of the following is not a common symptom of respiratory distress?
Coughing
Shortness of breath
Increased heart rate
Excessive sweating
#9
What is the primary cause of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
Viral infection
Bacterial infection
Prolonged exposure to high altitude
Severe trauma or injury
#10
Which of the following is a common risk factor for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Regular exercise
Excessive alcohol consumption
Exposure to cigarette smoke
Vegetarian diet
#11
What is the recommended treatment for a tension pneumothorax?
High-flow oxygen therapy
Intubation and mechanical ventilation
Immediate needle decompression
Chest tube insertion
#12
Which of the following is a symptom of respiratory alkalosis?
Decreased heart rate
Hypoventilation
Hypoxemia
Tingling sensation in extremities
#13
What is the primary cause of obstructive sleep apnea?
Central nervous system disorder
Enlarged tonsils and adenoids
Collapsed lung
Genetic mutation
#14
Which of the following conditions is characterized by the inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to reversible airflow obstruction?
Cystic fibrosis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Bronchiectasis
Asthma
#15
Which of the following conditions is characterized by the collapse of one or more areas of the lung?
Pneumothorax
Atelectasis
Emphysema
Bronchiolitis
#16
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of acute respiratory failure?
Hypercapnia
Respiratory alkalosis
Hypoxemia with normal carbon dioxide levels
Decreased respiratory rate
#17
Which of the following is NOT a complication of mechanical ventilation?
Ventilator-associated pneumonia
Barotrauma
Respiratory alkalosis
Ventilator-induced diaphragm dysfunction
#18
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the respiratory system?
Elimination of waste gases
Regulation of blood pressure
Maintaining acid-base balance
Sense of smell
#19
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Progressive airflow limitation
Hyperinflation of the lungs
Reversible airflow obstruction
Chronic cough