Assessment of Respirations Variations by Age
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What is the purpose of pulmonary ventilation?

  • Movement of oxygen and CO2 between alveoli and RBC
  • Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
  • Movement through the airways of the lung (correct)
  • Distribution of blood through the pulmonary capillaries
  • Which statement best describes external respiration?

  • Interchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between circulating blood and body cells
  • Distribution of blood through the pulmonary capillaries
  • Interchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between alveoli and pulmonary blood (correct)
  • Active movement of air in and out of the respiratory system
  • What term is used to describe the breathing in phase?

  • Inspiration (correct)
  • Diffusion
  • Exhalation
  • Perfusion
  • In which phase do the diaphragm and external inter-costal muscles relax?

    <p>Breathing out phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the interchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between circulating blood and body cells?

    <p>Internal respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during diffusion in respiration?

    <p>Movement of oxygen and CO2 between alveoli and RBC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main process involved in hyperventilation?

    <p>Increased respiratory rate that causes a decrease in CO2 levels in the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is measured by a pulse oximeter?

    <p>Oxygen saturation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a tool commonly used to measure arterial blood gases (ABGs)?

    <p>Blood gas analyzer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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