Flashcard on Gas Exchange and Ventilation

Front

What is respiration?

Back

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the primary role of capillaries in the respiratory system?

Back

Exchange gases with alveoli

Front

What is the respiratory rate range for adults?

Back

12 - 20 BPM

Front

Which of the following values is not a normal range for gas exchange parameters? SpO2: 92 - 100%, PaO2: 75 - 100 mm Hg, PaCO2: 50 - 70 mm Hg, EtCO2: 35 - 45 mm Hg

Back

PaCO2: 50 - 70 mm Hg

Front

What does a patent airway indicate?

Back

Clear and unobstructed

Front

What term describes slow breathing?

Back

Bradypneic

Front

What is the purpose of sputum cultures in diagnostics?

Back

To detect infections in the lungs

Front

What is the oxygen concentration range for a Non-Rebreather Face Mask?

Back

85 - 99% O2

Front

Which mask is used for delivering 24-60% oxygen concentration? Options: Nasal Cannula, Simple Face Mask, Venturi Mask, Non-Rebreather Face Mask

Back

Venturi Mask

Front

Within the lungs, the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs between the ___ and the capillaries.

Back

alveoli