#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of hypoxemia?
Cyanosis
ExplanationBluish discoloration due to inadequate oxygenation of blood.
#2
What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?
Dyspnea
ExplanationLabored or difficult breathing.
#3
What is the primary cause of hypoxemia?
Low oxygen levels in the blood
ExplanationInsufficient oxygenation of the bloodstream.
#4
Which of the following is a symptom of chronic hypoxemia?
Clubbing of fingers
ExplanationEnlargement of fingertips due to chronic low oxygen.
#5
Which of the following is not a common cause of hypoxemia?
Hyperventilation
ExplanationExcessive breathing leading to increased oxygen levels.
#6
Which condition is often associated with hypoxemia?
Pulmonary edema
ExplanationFluid accumulation in the lungs.
#7
What is the normal range for oxygen saturation in arterial blood?
Above 95%
ExplanationHealthy oxygen levels in the bloodstream.
#8
What is the term for inadequate oxygen reaching the body's tissues?
Hypoxia
ExplanationTissue oxygen deprivation.
#9
Which of the following conditions can lead to hypoxemia?
Asthma
ExplanationRespiratory condition restricting oxygen flow.
#10
Which of the following is a complication of severe hypoxemia?
Acidosis
ExplanationIncrease in acidity due to low oxygen.
#11
Which of the following is a late sign of hypoxemia?
Confusion
ExplanationMental disorientation due to lack of oxygen.
#12
What is the term for a bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to inadequate oxygenation of the blood?
Cyanosis
ExplanationBluish skin or mucous membrane due to low oxygen levels.
#13
Which of the following organs is most sensitive to hypoxemia?
Brain
ExplanationBrain tissue highly dependent on oxygen.
#14
Which of the following is a common early sign of hypoxemia?
Tachypnea
ExplanationRapid breathing due to oxygen deficiency.
#15
What is the term for insufficient oxygen reaching the body's cells despite adequate blood oxygen levels?
Hypoxia
ExplanationCellular oxygen deprivation despite normal blood levels.