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WorksheetsRespiratory System Disorders Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Pneumonia is best described as:
Inflammation of the bronchi
Fluid and infection in the alveoli
Collapse of the lung
Blockage of the trachea
A common symptom of emphysema is:
Frequent sneezing
Barrel-shaped chest
Blue lips from birth
Sudden fainting
Sleep apnea is defined as:
Rapid breathing during sleep
Temporary stopping of breathing during sleep
Deep breathing during exercise
Chronic nighttime coughing
A CPAP machine works by:
Delivering medication to the lungs
Providing continuous positive airway pressure
Suctioning mucus from the airway
Measuring lung capacity
A tracheostomy is:
A surgical hole in the trachea for breathing
A collapsed lung
Lung inflammation
A type of ventilator mask
A ventilator is used to:
Help patients breathe mechanically
Measure oxygen levels
Deliver vaccines
Strengthen chest muscles
Cyanosis means:
The skin and lips turn blue
A high oxygen level
Difficulty swallowing
Loud snoring
Hypoxemia refers to:
Low oxygen in the tissues
Low oxygen in the blood
High carbon dioxide
High blood pressure
Hypoxia is:
Low oxygen in the tissues
High oxygen levels
Lack of carbon dioxide
A collapsed lung
Normal pulse oximeter readings are:
60–70%
70–85%
90–100%
50–60%
Bradypnea is:
Slow breathing
Fast breathing
No breathing
Painful breathing
Dyspnea is:
Difficulty breathing
Rapid breathing
No breathing
Deep breathing
Hyperventilation causes:
Low oxygen levels
Excess carbon dioxide
Loss of carbon dioxide
Slowed breathing
The bronchiole tree begins after the:
Alveoli
Trachea
Diaphragm
Pleura
The trachea is also called:
Windpipe
Bronchi
Air sac
Lung tube
Alveoli are responsible for:
Filtering bacteria
Gas exchange
Producing mucus
Holding air pressure
A symptom of pneumonia is often:
Dry skin
Productive cough with sputum
Nosebleeds
Headache only
Cyanosis usually indicates:
High oxygen levels
Low oxygen levels
High blood sugar
High body temperature
Dyspnea can occur in:
Anxiety, asthma, and heart failure
Only lung cancer
Only during exercise
Only at night
Hypoxemia can lead to:
Headache and confusion
Hair loss
Joint swelling
Bone fractures
Which is a hallmark symptom of asthma?
Rigid chest
Wheezing
Productive cough with green sputum
Sharp rib pain
Tuberculosis is a disease that primarily affects the:
Heart
Lungs
Liver
Kidneys
Sleep apnea is a disorder that involves:
Frequent urination during the night
Temporary cessation of breathing during sleep
Excessive sleeping during the day
Chronic snoring without breathing interruption
What is the scientific name for the human windpipe?
Trachea
Medulla Oblongata
Adam's Apple
Aorta
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for producing sound?
Larynx
Alveoli
Bronchioles
Diaphragm
What is the main function of the diaphragm in breathing?
Filtering air
Producing mucus
Contracting and relaxing to change lung volume
Exchanging gases
Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the bronchi?
Asthma
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Emphysema
What upper respiratory structure prevents food from going down the trachea?
Pharynx
Epiglottis
Larynx
Diaphragm
How do you exhale?
Diaphragm relaxes up
Lungs squeeze out air
Heart pushes out CO2
Bronchi contract
