CCP Cardiopulmonary Physiology & Pathophysiology

Question 1

What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Gas exchange with capillaries

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Pumping blood

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Filtering toxins

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Regulating temperature

Question 2

What causes hypoxemia?

Accepted Answer

Low oxygen levels in arterial blood

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High hemoglobin

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Increased oxygen saturation

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Excessive protein levels

Question 3

What is the function of the right ventricle?

Accepted Answer

Pumps blood to the lungs

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Pumps blood to the body

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Filters blood

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Stores red blood cells

Question 4

What is respiratory acidosis?

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Carbon dioxide retention causing low pH

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High oxygen levels

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Excessive ventilation

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Alkaline blood from bicarbonate increase

Question 5

What is the role of hemoglobin in oxygen transport?

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Binds and transports oxygen

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Filters glucose

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Produces white blood cells

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Regulates body temperature

Question 6

Which condition is characterized by chronic airflow limitation?

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COPD

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Pneumothorax

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Pleurisy

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Bronchitis

Question 7

What is the main function of the pulmonary artery?

Accepted Answer

Carries deoxygenated blood to lungs

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Delivers oxygen to tissues

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Carries blood to kidneys

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Transports nutrients

Question 8

What is a hallmark symptom of pulmonary embolism?

Accepted Answer

Sudden shortness of breath

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Nasal congestion

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Back pain

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Loss of appetite

Question 9

How is oxygen saturation typically measured?

Accepted Answer

Pulse oximetry

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CT scan

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Chest x-ray

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Blood glucose test