Formative test chapter 1 - Respiratory Disorder Quiz

1.Which structure is responsible for connecting the larynx to the bronchi in the

respiratory system?

• Epiglottis

• Trachea

• Alveoli

• Bronchioles

• Pharynx

2. Where does the process of gas exchange primarily occur in the respiratory

system?

• Trachea

• Bronchi

• Alveoli

• Pharynx

• Larynx

3. During the process of gas exchange in the alveoli, what is the primary

mechanism by which oxygen is transported from the lungs to the bloodstream?

• Simple diffusion

• Active transport

• Osmosisr

• Facilitated diffusion

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4.Which term refers to difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath, often

associated with respiratory or cardiac conditions?

• Tachypnea

• Orthopnea

• Hemoptysis

• Dyspnea

• PND (Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea)

5.What is the medical term for the rapid and shallow breathing that may be

observed in various medical conditions such as fever, anxiety, or respiratory

distress?

• Tachypnea

• Orthopnea

• Dyspnea

• PND (Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea)

• Hemoptysis

6. What is the most common cause of the common cold?

• Influenza virus

• Rhinovirus

• Coronavirus

• Streptococcus bacteria

• Haemophilus influenzae

7. Which of the following is a bacterial cause of pharyngitis?

• Influenza virus

• Rhinovirus

• Streptococcus pyogenes

• Coronavirus

• Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

8. Which term describes a type of pneumonia that is often caused by

microorganisms like Mycoplasma pneumoniae or Legionella pneumophila with

mild clinical presentation, including mild respiratory symptoms and

extrapulmonary manifestations?

• Aspiration Pneumonia

• VAP (Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia)

• HAP (Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia)

• Atypical Pneumonia

• Bronchiectatic Pneumonia

9. 9. In asthma, the chronic inflammation of the airways is characterized by an

increased production of which of the following?

• Erythropoietin

• Interleukin-2

• Histamine

• Prostaglandins

• Leukotrienes

10.Which of the following is a common symptom in patients with COPD?

• Persistent fever

• Hemoptysis

• Rapid weight loss

• Dyspnea

• Increased appetite