BSN 246 - Sherpath Week 5 & 6 (Gas
Exchange) Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with which pathologic
conditions?
Select all that apply.
Hypopnea
Hypoxemia
Deep breathing
Decreased airflow
Narrowing of air passages -
correct answer ✅Hypopnea
Hypopnea, or shallow breathing, is a characteristic finding of
obstructive sleep apnea.
Hypoxemia
Hypoxemia is a finding associated with obstructive sleep apnea.
Decreased airflow
Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by upper airway
obstruction during sleep, resulting in narrowing of the airway
passages and thus decreasing airflow.
,BSN 246 - Sherpath Week 5 & 6 (Gas
Exchange) Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Narrowing of air passages
Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by upper airway
obstruction during sleep, resulting in the narrowing of the airway.
Rationale for Incorrect:
A patient with obstructive sleep apnea typically takes shallow
breaths, rather than deep breaths.
Select the risk factors that increase the likelihood of obstructive
sleep apnea.
Select all that apply.
Age
Smoking
Facial fracture
Morning headaches
Daytime drowsiness
,BSN 246 - Sherpath Week 5 & 6 (Gas
Exchange) Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Not Sure -
correct answer ✅Age
Age is a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea.
Smoking
Smoking can damage the lungs and airway and is a risk factor for
obstructive sleep apnea.
Facial fracture
A facial or craniofacial fracture is a risk factor for obstructive sleep
apnea.
Rationale for Incorrect:
Morning headaches and daytime drowsiness are a clinical
manifestation of obstructive sleep apnea.
Which signs and symptoms are clinical manifestations of
obstructive sleep apnea?
Select all that apply.
, BSN 246 - Sherpath Week 5 & 6 (Gas
Exchange) Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Changes in mood
Evening headaches
Craniofacial abnormalities
Falling asleep during work
Waking up several times per night -
correct answer ✅Changes in mood
Lack of sleep can lead to personality changes and perceived
changes in mood.
Falling asleep during work
Excessive daytime sleepiness is a significant clinical manifestation of
obstructive sleep apnea and may lead to the patient falling asleep
during normal daytime tasks.
Waking up several times per night
Frequent arousal during sleep is a clinical manifestation of
obstructive sleep apnea, although the patient may not awaken fully.
Rationale for Incorrect:
Exchange) Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with which pathologic
conditions?
Select all that apply.
Hypopnea
Hypoxemia
Deep breathing
Decreased airflow
Narrowing of air passages -
correct answer ✅Hypopnea
Hypopnea, or shallow breathing, is a characteristic finding of
obstructive sleep apnea.
Hypoxemia
Hypoxemia is a finding associated with obstructive sleep apnea.
Decreased airflow
Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by upper airway
obstruction during sleep, resulting in narrowing of the airway
passages and thus decreasing airflow.
,BSN 246 - Sherpath Week 5 & 6 (Gas
Exchange) Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Narrowing of air passages
Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by upper airway
obstruction during sleep, resulting in the narrowing of the airway.
Rationale for Incorrect:
A patient with obstructive sleep apnea typically takes shallow
breaths, rather than deep breaths.
Select the risk factors that increase the likelihood of obstructive
sleep apnea.
Select all that apply.
Age
Smoking
Facial fracture
Morning headaches
Daytime drowsiness
,BSN 246 - Sherpath Week 5 & 6 (Gas
Exchange) Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Not Sure -
correct answer ✅Age
Age is a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea.
Smoking
Smoking can damage the lungs and airway and is a risk factor for
obstructive sleep apnea.
Facial fracture
A facial or craniofacial fracture is a risk factor for obstructive sleep
apnea.
Rationale for Incorrect:
Morning headaches and daytime drowsiness are a clinical
manifestation of obstructive sleep apnea.
Which signs and symptoms are clinical manifestations of
obstructive sleep apnea?
Select all that apply.
, BSN 246 - Sherpath Week 5 & 6 (Gas
Exchange) Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Changes in mood
Evening headaches
Craniofacial abnormalities
Falling asleep during work
Waking up several times per night -
correct answer ✅Changes in mood
Lack of sleep can lead to personality changes and perceived
changes in mood.
Falling asleep during work
Excessive daytime sleepiness is a significant clinical manifestation of
obstructive sleep apnea and may lead to the patient falling asleep
during normal daytime tasks.
Waking up several times per night
Frequent arousal during sleep is a clinical manifestation of
obstructive sleep apnea, although the patient may not awaken fully.
Rationale for Incorrect:
