#1
Which structure is responsible for gas exchange in the respiratory system?
Bronchi
Trachea
Alveoli
Diaphragm
#2
What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?
Apnea
Dyspnea
Hypoxia
Tachypnea
#3
Which muscle contracts to expand the thoracic cavity during inspiration?
Rectus abdominis
Internal intercostals
Diaphragm
Serratus anterior
#4
What is the function of surfactant in the lungs?
To promote gas exchange
To prevent lung collapse
To produce mucus
To regulate blood pH
#5
Which structure is responsible for filtering and humidifying air as it enters the respiratory system?
Epiglottis
Larynx
Pharynx
Nasal cavity
#6
What is the medical term for the voice box?
Pharynx
Larynx
Epiglottis
Trachea
#7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?
Gas exchange
Regulation of blood pH
Production of red blood cells
Sense of smell
#8
Which thoracic injury can lead to a collapsed lung?
Pneumothorax
Costochondritis
Hemothorax
Pulmonary contusion
#9
Which of the following is a symptom of a flail chest?
Cyanosis
Hemoptysis
Paradoxical chest movement
Clubbing of fingers
#10
What is the primary cause of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
Pulmonary embolism
Pneumonia
Trauma
Sepsis
#11
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a pulmonary contusion?
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Hemoptysis
Increased urine output
#12
What is the primary cause of tension pneumothorax?
Blunt chest trauma
Penetrating chest trauma
Rib fractures
Airway obstruction
#13
What is a tension pneumothorax?
A type of lung infection
A condition where air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall
A type of lung cancer
A life-threatening condition where air accumulates in the pleural space and can't escape
#14
Which of the following is a complication of flail chest?
Pulmonary embolism
Pneumothorax
Pneumonia
Hypoxemia
#15
Which of the following is a treatment option for flail chest?
Chest tube insertion
High-flow oxygen therapy
Percutaneous tracheostomy
Thoracotomy
#16
Which of the following is a complication of tension pneumothorax?
Hypertension
Hypoxemia
Hypoglycemia
Hyperkalemia
#17
Which condition occurs when there is a sudden, severe constriction of the bronchi and bronchioles, leading to difficulty breathing?
Pulmonary edema
Pulmonary embolism
Asthma attack
Pneumothorax