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Respiratory System Disorders Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Pneumonia is best described as:

a)

Inflammation of the bronchi

b)

Fluid and infection in the alveoli

c)

Collapse of the lung

d)

Blockage of the trachea

2.

A common symptom of emphysema is:

a)

Frequent sneezing

b)

Barrel-shaped chest

c)

Blue lips from birth

d)

Sudden fainting

3.

Sleep apnea is defined as:

a)

Rapid breathing during sleep

b)

Temporary stopping of breathing during sleep

c)

Deep breathing during exercise

d)

Chronic nighttime coughing

4.

A CPAP machine works by:

a)

Delivering medication to the lungs

b)

Providing continuous positive airway pressure

c)

Suctioning mucus from the airway

d)

Measuring lung capacity

5.

A tracheostomy is:

a)

A surgical hole in the trachea for breathing

b)

A collapsed lung

c)

Lung inflammation

d)

A type of ventilator mask

6.

A ventilator is used to:

a)

Help patients breathe mechanically

b)

Measure oxygen levels

c)

Deliver vaccines

d)

Strengthen chest muscles

7.

Cyanosis means:

a)

The skin and lips turn blue

b)

A high oxygen level

c)

Difficulty swallowing

d)

Loud snoring

8.

Hypoxemia refers to:

a)

Low oxygen in the tissues

b)

Low oxygen in the blood

c)

High carbon dioxide

d)

High blood pressure

9.

Hypoxia is:

a)

Low oxygen in the tissues

b)

High oxygen levels

c)

Lack of carbon dioxide

d)

A collapsed lung

10.

Normal pulse oximeter readings are:

a)

60–70%

b)

70–85%

c)

90–100%

d)

50–60%

11.

Bradypnea is:

a)

Slow breathing

b)

Fast breathing

c)

No breathing

d)

Painful breathing

12.

Dyspnea is:

a)

Difficulty breathing

b)

Rapid breathing

c)

No breathing

d)

Deep breathing

13.

Hyperventilation causes:

a)

Low oxygen levels

b)

Excess carbon dioxide

c)

Loss of carbon dioxide

d)

Slowed breathing

14.

The bronchiole tree begins after the:

a)

Alveoli

b)

Trachea

c)

Diaphragm

d)

Pleura

15.

The trachea is also called:

a)

Windpipe

b)

Bronchi

c)

Air sac

d)

Lung tube

16.

Alveoli are responsible for:

a)

Filtering bacteria

b)

Gas exchange

c)

Producing mucus

d)

Holding air pressure

17.

A symptom of pneumonia is often:

a)

Dry skin

b)

Productive cough with sputum

c)

Nosebleeds

d)

Headache only

18.

Cyanosis usually indicates:

a)

High oxygen levels

b)

Low oxygen levels

c)

High blood sugar

d)

High body temperature

19.

Dyspnea can occur in:

a)

Anxiety, asthma, and heart failure

b)

Only lung cancer

c)

Only during exercise

d)

Only at night

20.

Hypoxemia can lead to:

a)

Headache and confusion

b)

Hair loss

c)

Joint swelling

d)

Bone fractures

21.

Which is a hallmark symptom of asthma?

a)

Rigid chest

b)

Wheezing

c)

Productive cough with green sputum

d)

Sharp rib pain

22.
A disorder of the lungs called ____ causes the bronchi to become restricted (get smaller) so air can't get to the lungs.
a)
asthma 
b)
cold
c)
influenza 
d)
bronchitis 
23.

Tuberculosis is a disease that primarily affects the:

a)

Heart

b)

Lungs

c)

Liver

d)

Kidneys

24.

Sleep apnea is a disorder that involves:

a)

Frequent urination during the night

b)

Temporary cessation of breathing during sleep

c)

Excessive sleeping during the day

d)

Chronic snoring without breathing interruption

25.

What is the scientific name for the human windpipe?

a)

Trachea

b)

Medulla Oblongata

c)

Adam's Apple

d)

Aorta

26.

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for producing sound?

a)

Larynx

b)

Alveoli

c)

Bronchioles

d)

Diaphragm

27.

What is the main function of the diaphragm in breathing?

a)

Filtering air

b)

Producing mucus

c)

Contracting and relaxing to change lung volume

d)

Exchanging gases

28.

Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the bronchi?

a)

Asthma

b)

Bronchitis

c)

Pneumonia

d)

Emphysema

29.

What upper respiratory structure prevents food from going down the trachea?

a)

Pharynx

b)

Epiglottis

c)

Larynx

d)

Diaphragm

30.

How do you exhale?

a)

Diaphragm relaxes up

b)

Lungs squeeze out air

c)

Heart pushes out CO2

d)

Bronchi contract