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1. The central chemoreceptors in the medulla are nor- elevated carbon dioxide
mally most sensitive to: level.
low oxygen level.
low concentration of hydrogen ions.
elevated oxygen level.
elevated carbon dioxide level.
2. Carbon dioxide is primarily transported in the blood: as bicarbonate ion.
as dissolved gas.
attached to the iron molecule in hemoglobin.
as bicarbonate ion.
as carbonic acid.
3. The production of yellowish-green, cloudy, thick spu- bacterial infection.
tum is often an indication of:
bacterial infection.
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cancer tumor.
damage of lung tissue due to smoking.
emphysema.
4. What does the term hemoptysis refer to? Bright red streaks of blood
in frothy sputum
Thick, dark red sputum associated with pneumococcal
infection
Reddish-brown granular blood found in vomitus
Bright red streaks of blood in frothy sputum
Bloody exudate in the pleural cavity
5. Orthopnea is: difficulty breathing when
lying down.
very deep, rapid respirations.
difficulty breathing when lying down.
Pathophysiology Respiratory
| Complete Exam Study
Guide, Practice Questions,
Answers & ATI Review
Material
, Pathophysiology Respiratory
Pathophysiology Respiratory,.pdf
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1. The central chemoreceptors in the medulla are nor- elevated carbon dioxide
mally most sensitive to: level.
low oxygen level.
low concentration of hydrogen ions.
elevated oxygen level.
elevated carbon dioxide level.
2. Carbon dioxide is primarily transported in the blood: as bicarbonate ion.
as dissolved gas.
attached to the iron molecule in hemoglobin.
as bicarbonate ion.
as carbonic acid.
3. The production of yellowish-green, cloudy, thick spu- bacterial infection.
tum is often an indication of:
bacterial infection.
, Pathophysiology Respiratory
Pathophysiology Respiratory,.pdf
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_5ncabk
cancer tumor.
damage of lung tissue due to smoking.
emphysema.
4. What does the term hemoptysis refer to? Bright red streaks of blood
in frothy sputum
Thick, dark red sputum associated with pneumococcal
infection
Reddish-brown granular blood found in vomitus
Bright red streaks of blood in frothy sputum
Bloody exudate in the pleural cavity
5. Orthopnea is: difficulty breathing when
lying down.
very deep, rapid respirations.
difficulty breathing when lying down.
