Quiz on Gas Exchange and Ventilation

What is respiration?

• The process of breathing in and out.

• The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

• The movement of blood through the body.

• The process of digestion.

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

• Exchange gases with alveoli

• Conduct air to the alveoli

• Filter dust particles

• Produce mucus

What is the respiratory rate range for adults?

• 18 - 30 BPM

• 22 - 34 BPM

• 12 - 20 BPM

• 24 - 40 BPM

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

What does a patent airway indicate?

• Clear and unobstructed

• Blocked and obstructed

• Partially blocked

• Narrowed

What term describes slow breathing?

• Tachypneic

• Bradypneic

• Apneic

• Eupneic

What is the purpose of sputum cultures in diagnostics?

• To measure blood pressure

• To detect infections in the lungs

• To assess heart function

• To evaluate kidney function

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

• 24 - 44% O2

• 35 - 50% O2

• 24 - 60% O2

• 85 - 99% O2

Which mask is used for delivering 24-60% oxygen concentration?

• Nasal Cannula

• Simple Face Mask

• Venturi Mask

• Non-Rebreather Face Mask

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

• trachea 
• bronchi 
• alveoli
• diaphragm