Respiratory System and Critical Care Concepts Quiz

Respiratory system primarily deals with gas exchange, not blood circulation.

Alveoli facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide during respiration.

Asthma involves inflammation and constriction of the airways.

Dyspnea refers to difficult or labored breathing.

Respiratory system primarily deals with gas exchange, not acid-base balance regulation.

Diaphragm separates thoracic and abdominal cavities, aiding in breathing.

Coughing up blood is not a typical symptom of chronic bronchitis.

Respiratory distress symptoms usually involve breathing difficulties, not sweating.

ARDS typically occurs due to trauma or injury to the lungs.

Cigarette smoke is a major risk factor for COPD.

Immediate needle decompression is crucial to relieve pressure in tension pneumothorax.

Tingling in extremities can occur due to respiratory alkalosis, caused by decreased carbon dioxide levels.

Obstructive sleep apnea often results from obstruction by enlarged tonsils or adenoids.

Asthma involves reversible narrowing of the airways due to inflammation.

Atelectasis involves partial or complete collapse of lung tissue.

Hypercapnia, or high carbon dioxide levels, is a common feature of acute respiratory failure.

Mechanical ventilation can lead to various complications, but respiratory alkalosis is not one of them.

Regulating blood pressure is not a primary function of the respiratory system.

COPD is characterized by irreversible airflow limitation.