What is the term used to describe the condition in which there is too much carbon dioxide in the systemic arteries, which is generally caused by hypoventilation, lung disease, diminished consciousness, or by rebreathing exhaled carbon dioxide.
a. Hypocapnea
b. Hypercapnea
c. Hypoxia
d. Hypoxemia
b. Hypercapnea
Hyperventilation in the absence of increased CO2 production results in:
a. Hypoxemia
b. Alkalosis
c. Acidosis
d. Hypoxemia
b. Alkalosis
Located in the nucleus parabrachialis?
a. Ventral respiratory group
b. Pneumotaxic center
c. Dorsal respiratory group
d. Apneustic center
b. Pneumotaxic center
Normal volume of dead space air:
a. 50 mL
b. 100 mL
c. 150 mL
d. 250 mL
c. 150 mL
A therapist observes a patient’s breathing as part of a respiratory assessment. Which muscle of respiration is MOST active during forced inspiration?
a. Diaphragm
b. External intercostals
c. Internal intercostals
d. Upper trapezius
d. Upper trapezius
The afferent (sensory) endings for the Hering-Breuer reflex are stretch receptors (mechanoreceptors) in the:
a. superior and inferior vena cava
a. aorta and carotid arteries
c. capillaries
a. aorta and carotid arteries
c. lungs
The respiratory center is located in the ____ and _____
Pons and Medulla oblongata
Apneustic center location:
Lower pons
The main stem bronchi bifurcates at the level of:
Carina
Segments of the superior lobe of right lung?
Apical, posterior & anterior
What structure represents the start of the lower respiratory tract?
A. Larynx
B. Pharynx
C. Trachea
D. Main Bronchi
C. Trachea
Inspiration requires:
A. Increase in intrathoracic volume
B. Decrease in intrathoracic volume
C. No change in intrathoracic volume
A. Increase in intrathoracic volume
A patient with restrictive lung disease secondary to circumferential thoracic burns demonstrates decreased ability to expand the lower rib cage and push the abdominal wall anteriorly. The therapist should consider the use of facilitation techniques to enhance the function of which of the following?
A. SCM
B. Anterior scalenes
C. Diaphragm
D. None
C. Diaphragm
Which of the following shows the correct relationship?
A. FRC = RV + ERV + VT
B. TLC = (FRC - ERV) + VC
C. TLC = FRC + ERV + VC
D. FRC = IRV + ERV
B. TLC = (FRC - ERV) + VC
What is the normal pH range in arterial blood gas (ABG)?
A) 7.10 – 7.30
B) 7.35 – 7.45
C) 7.50 – 7.60
D) 7.00 – 7.20
B) 7.35 – 7.45
Which ABG parameter normally ranges from 35 to 45 mmHg?
A) PaO2
B) HCO3
C) PaCO2
D) SaO2
C) PaCO2
What does a PaO2 value of 80–100 mmHg indicate?
A) Normal oxygen partial pressure
B) Hypoxemia
C) Hypercapnia
D) Metabolic acidosis
A) Normal oxygen partial pressure
Which of the following symptoms is associated with respiratory alkalosis?
A) Numbness and tingling
B) Bradycardia
C) Cyanosis
D) Edema
A) Numbness and tingling
What condition is indicated by Kussmaul breathing?
A) Metabolic acidosis
B) Respiratory alkalosis
C) Respiratory acidosis
D) Metabolic alkalosis
A) Metabolic acidosis
The oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve shifts to the right under which condition?
A) Elevated pH
B) Decreased CO2
C) Increased temperature
D) Decreased 2,3-DPG
C) Increased temperature
What effect does 2,3-diphosphoglycerate (2,3-DPG) have on oxygen binding to hemoglobin?
A) Increases affinity
B) Decreases affinity
C) No effect
D) Converts hemoglobin to methemoglobin
B) Decreases affinity
What happens to oxygen delivery at the tissues when the dissociation curve shifts to the right?
A) Oxygen delivery decreases
B) Oxygen delivery increases
C) Oxygen delivery stays the same
D) Oxygen binding in lungs increases
B) Oxygen delivery increases
The Bohr effect refers to:
A) Oxygen binding increasing CO2 affinity
B) CO2 binding decreasing oxygen affinity
C) Carbon monoxide binding to hemoglobin
D) pH increase shifting the curve left
B) CO2 binding decreasing oxygen affinity
Which brain structure contains the dorsal respiratory group (DRG)?
A) Midbrain
B) Medulla oblongata
C) Pons
D) Cerebellum
B) Medulla oblongata