Respiratory System Quiz

What is an aerosol?

• A device that helps with breathing during sleep.

• Tiny droplets or particles in the air used to deliver medication directly to the lungs.

• A type of blood test to measure oxygen levels.

• A condition that causes difficulty breathing.

What are alveoli?

• Small air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.

• Muscles around the airways that tighten during asthma attacks.

• A tube placed in the windpipe to help with breathing.

• The air pressure used in sleep apnea therapy.

What do arterial blood gases (ABG) measure?

• The oxygen level in the brain.

• The efficiency of the heart.

• The oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels in the blood.

• The volume of air in the lungs after inhalation.

What is aspiration?

• The condition where the airways tighten, causing difficulty breathing.

• When food or liquid accidentally enters the airway or lungs.

• The process of inhaling medication using an aerosol.

• The device used to measure blood gases.

What is a BiPAP machine used for?

• To monitor oxygen levels in the blood.

• To assist with breathing by providing two levels of air pressure.

• To deliver oxygen to the lungs through an inhaler.

• To prevent airway blockages during sleep.

What is bronchospasm?

• A test for measuring lung function.

• The inhalation of medicine for lung diseases.

• Tightening of the muscles around the airways, causing difficulty breathing.

• A device used to deliver positive pressure during sleep.

What does a CPAP device do?

• Helps clear mucus from the lungs.

• Keeps the airways open during sleep with a steady flow of air.

• Measures the amount of oxygen in your blood.

• Helps deliver oxygen directly into the bloodstream.

What is cyanosis?

• Difficulty breathing due to asthma.

• A bluish tint to the skin or lips caused by low oxygen levels in the blood.

• A device to monitor airflow in the lungs.

• A medical condition that causes coughing.

What is dyspnea?

• A bluish discoloration of the skin.

• A type of inhalation therapy.

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.

• A condition that causes an increased heart rate.

What is an endotracheal tube (ET tube)?

• A device used for sleep apnea therapy.

• A tube inserted into the windpipe to assist with breathing.

• A test for measuring blood oxygen levels.

• A device used to treat bronchospasm.