WorksheetsRespiratory System Moderate Level MCQs
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which part of the pharynx is only respiratory in function?
Oropharynx
Nasopharynx
Laryngopharynx
Esophagus
The 'Adam's Apple' is formed by which cartilage?
Cricoid cartilage
Thyroid cartilage
Arytenoid cartilage
Epiglottis
What is the point where the trachea divides into two primary bronchi?
Hilum
Carina
Apex
Base
Which lung is shorter and wider?
Left lung
Right lung
Both are equal
None of the above
Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) is the sum of:
TV + IRV
ERV + RV
TV + ERV
IC + VC
The exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the lungs is called:
Internal respiration
External respiration
Cellular respiration
Metabolism
The Bohr effect describes the relationship between:
CO2 and Oxygen affinity of Hemoglobin
Temperature and Respiration
Pressure and Volume
Nitrogen and Oxygen
Which of the following has the most significant effect on respiratory rate?
Oxygen levels
Carbon dioxide levels
Nitrogen levels
Blood pressure
The indentation on the left lung where the heart sits is called:
Pleural cavity
Mediastinum
Cardiac notch
Hilus
The ease with which the lungs can be expanded is called:
Resistance
Compliance
Elasticity
Surface tension
Most oxygen in the blood is transported as:
Dissolved in plasma
Bound to hemoglobin
As bicarbonate ions
As carbaminohemoglobin
The volume of air that can be forcibly inspired after a normal tidal inspiration is:
Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
Vital Capacity (VC)
Residual Volume (RV)
What is the normal partial pressure of CO2 (PaCO2) in arterial blood?
80-100 mmHg
35-45 mmHg
20-30 mmHg
10-15 mmHg
Cyanosis (bluish discoloration) is caused by an increase in:
Oxygenated hemoglobin
Deoxygenated hemoglobin
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Which gas is used to test the diffusion capacity of the lungs?
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Carbon Monoxide
Nitrogen
Which sound is heard during percussion over healthy lung tissue?
Dullness
Resonance
Tympany
Flatness
Which position is best for a patient undergoing thoracentesis?
Prone position
Sitting upright, leaning forward
Left lateral position
Supine position
A patient with COPD typically has which type of acid-base imbalance?
Respiratory Alkalosis
Metabolic Acidosis
Respiratory Acidosis
Metabolic Alkalosis
What is the first step in the management of a patient with an obstructed airway?
Start Oxygen
Perform X-ray
Open the airway (Head tilt-chin lift)
Give IV fluids
Orthopnea is a condition where a person has difficulty breathing:
While walking
While lying flat
While sitting
During exercise
The primary cause of 'Respiratory Distress Syndrome' in newborns is:
Infection
Lack of surfactant
Small lungs
Heart defect
Which of the following is a symptom of 'Active TB'?
Night sweats
Weight gain
High blood pressure
Increased appetite
The movement of air into and out of the lungs is specifically called:
Internal respiration
Pulmonary ventilation
Gas exchange
Perfusion
A 'Stridor' sound usually indicates obstruction in:
Alveoli
Lower bronchioles
Upper airway (Larynx/Trachea)
Pleural space
The maximum volume of air that can be inspired after a normal expiration is:
Inspiratory Capacity (IC)
Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
Vital Capacity (VC)
Residual Volume (RV)
Which diagnostic test provides the most accurate assessment of oxygenation?
Pulse Oximetry
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)
Chest X-ray
Sputum culture
Chronic Bronchitis is clinically defined as a productive cough for:
1 month
3 months in 2 consecutive years
6 months
1 week
What is the function of the paranasal sinuses?
Gas exchange
Lighten the weight of the skull
Produce hormones
Control heart rate
Which of the following is a restrictive lung disease?
Asthma
COPD
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Bronchiectasis
Blood in the pleural space is called:
Pneumothorax
Hemothorax
Chylothorax
Empyema
The amount of air that always remains in the lungs to prevent collapse is:
Tidal Volume
Residual Volume
Vital Capacity
Dead space
During swallowing, which structure closes the entry to the larynx?
Vocal cords
Epiglottis
Tongue
Soft palate
Where are the central chemoreceptors located?
Carotid sinus
Aortic arch
Medulla Oblongata
Lungs
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
PaO2
Oxygen Saturation (SpO2)
PaCO2
Hemoglobin level
The fluid that builds up in the lungs in Heart Failure is:
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Edema
Pneumonia
Pleural Effusion
Which instrument is used to encourage deep breathing after surgery?
Peak Flow Meter
Incentive Spirometer
Nebulizer
Ventilator
The primary chemical stimulus for breathing in a healthy person is:
Decreased Oxygen
Increased Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Decreased Nitrogen
Increased pH
Biot’s respiration is commonly seen in:
Heart failure
Brain injury
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Asthma
Which lung has the 'Horizontal Fissure'?
Right lung
Left lung
Both lungs
Neither
The surgical opening made into the trachea is called:
Tracheotomy
Thoracotomy
Bronchoscopy
Laryngectomy
What is the normal Vital Capacity in an adult?
500 mL
1200 mL
4800 mL
6000 mL
In which part of the respiratory system is the air warmed and filtered?
Pharynx
Trachea
Nasal cavity
Alveoli
Wheezing sound is most commonly heard in:
Pneumonia
Asthma
Tuberculosis
Pulmonary Edema
Which gas follows the 'Dalton's Law' of partial pressures in respiration?
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
All of the above
Which cells produce mucus in the respiratory tract?
Ciliated cells
Goblet cells
Type II cells
Basal cells
What is 'Apnea'?
Difficulty in breathing
Rapid breathing
Temporary cessation of breathing
Slow breathing
The membrane that lines the thoracic cavity is:
Visceral pleura
Parietal pleura
Pericardium
Peritoneum
An increase in the rate and depth of breathing is called:
Hyperpnea
Tachypnea
Dyspnea
Bradypnea
Which medication is a 'Bronchodilator'?
Furosemide
Salbutamol
Heparin
Digoxin
How many secondary (lobar) bronchi are there in the left lung?
3
2
