Blog

How does the breathing pattern change when a patient with COPD develops a secondary restrictive lung condition such as pneumonia? a. respiratory rate increases b. no breathing pattern changes would occur c. respiratory rate and tidal volume decreased d. respiratory rate decreases and tidal volume increases

Under normal resting conditions, what is the total transit time required for blood to move through the alveolar capillary system? A.  0.25 seconds B. 0.75 seconds C. 1 second D. 0.5 seconds

Identify two primary functions of the pericardium.

What is the P02 in Arterial Blood?A. 95.0 mmHgB. 47.0 mmHgC. 159.0 mmHgD. 70 mmHg 

The pressure difference between two points and a tube or vessel is described as? A. Transmural pressureB. Driving pressureC. Transpulmonary pressureD. Heavy pressure 

What portion of the total amount of CO2 transported is carried as dissolved CO2 in the plasma? A. 5% B.1% C. 20% D. 10%

_______ is an important sign of nasal obstruction. a. nasal flaring b. nasal turbinates c. superior protrusions d. alar collapse

What is the middle layer of the heart called? A. Myocardium B. Endocardium C. Pericardium D. Epicardium

Which of the following pulmonary disorders causes the alveolar-capillary membrane thickness to increase? (Select all that apply) Pulmonary edema Scleroderma ARDS Pneumonia

Which of the following are central nervous system effects associated with oxygen toxicity? I. Tremors II. Twitching III. Convulsions IV. Coma A. III andIV B. I, II, and IV C. I, II, III, and IV D. I, II, and III