Respiratory System Components and Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve Quiz
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What does the Oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve show?

  • The relationship between lung volume and oxygen intake
  • The relationship between blood flow and oxygen concentration
  • The relationship between partial pressure of oxygen and hemoglobin saturation (correct)
  • The relationship between heart rate and oxygen saturation

    • Which component of the respiratory system is responsible for the actual work of breathing?

  • Ventilation (correct)
  • Systemic circulation
  • Perfusion
  • Diffusion

    • What does Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) represent?

  • The average arterial pressure throughout one cardiac cycle (correct)
  • The average arterial pressure during a single breath
  • The blood pressure in the capillaries
  • The total blood volume in the body

    • Which condition can cause dysrhythmias due to low potassium levels?

    <p>Muscle cramps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criteria are used to decide to place a patient on a ventilator for acute respiratory failure?

    <p>Respiratory rate greater than 35 breaths/minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What measurement assesses the amount of air that moves in and out of the lungs with each normal breath?

    <p>Tidal Volume (TV or VT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PEEP stand for in mechanical ventilation?

    <p>Positive End-Expiratory Pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mode of mechanical ventilation delivers mandatory breaths at a fixed volume?

    <p>PRVC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for PaO2 (oxygen in arterial blood)?

    <p>75-100 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does FIO2 represent in mechanical ventilation?

    <p>% of inspired oxygen given</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which alarm type on a mechanical ventilator indicates airway secretions or mucus plug?

    <p>High Peak Pressure Alarm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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