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Respiratory physiology

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The normal FRV1/FVC ratio is 

a)

0.95

b)

0.80

c)

0.60

d)

 0.50

e)

0.40

2.

The functional residual capacity is composed of the

a)

Expiratory reserve volume and residual volume

b)

Inspiratory capacity and vital capacity

c)

Expiratory reserve volume and tidal volume

d)

Inspiratory reserve volume and residual volume

e)

Expiratory capacity and tidal volume

3.

Which of the following statements correctly defines the relationship between minute ventilation (VE), dead space ventilation (VD), and PaCO2?

a)

If VE is constant and VD increases, then PaCO2 will increase.

b)

If VE is constant and VD increases, then PaCO2 will decrease.

c)

If VD is constant and VE increases, then PaCO2 will increase.

d)

If VD is constant and VE increases, then PaCO2 will decrease.

e)

None of the above

4.

The predominant stimulus for activation of hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstric­tion is

a)

Increased PaCO2

b)

Increased PaO2

c)

Decreased PaCO2

d)

Decreased PAO2

e)

None of the above

5.

The P50 for normal adult hemoglobin is 

a)

15

b)

35

c)

50

d)

45

e)

25

6.

During a normal Vt (500 mL) breath, the transpulmonary pressure in­creases from 0 to 5 cm H2O). The product of transpulmonary pressure and Vt is 2,500 cmH2O-ml. This expression of the pressure-volume relationship during breathing determines what variable of respiratory mechanics?

a)

Lung compliance

b)

Airway resistance

c)

Pulmonary elastance

d)

Work of breathing

e)

Closing capacity

7.

The most important mechanism for the transport of CO2 from peripheral tissues to the lungs is

a)

CO2 dissolved in plasma

b)

Carbonic acid

c)

Carbaminohemogiobin

d)

HC03-

e)

(CO3)-2

8.

Which of the following muscles or muscle groups of respiration is not used for inspiration?

a)

Diaphragm

b)

Internal intercostal muscles

c)

External intercostal muscles

d)

Scalene muscles

e)

Sternomastoids

9.

The anatomic dead space in a 70-kg male is

a)

50 mL

b)

150 mL

c)

250 ml

d)

500 ml

e)

750 ml

10.

Reynold's number is an important factor in the determination of

a)

O2 transport

b)

Surface tension

c)

Turbulent vs. laminar flow

d)

Physiologic dead-space ventilation

e)

Functional residual capacity