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The respiratory system must meet the circulatory system to:
A. Hyperoxygenate
B. Defuse
C. Perfuse
D. Register - ANSWERS-C. Perfuse — Blood must transport oxygen to
body tissues for cellular function.
Digestive disorders can seriously affect nutrient transfer and:
A. Hydration levels
B. Insulin levels
C. Immune response
D. Neurologic function - ANSWERS-A. Hydration levels — Digestive
problems often impair water absorption and cause dehydration.
Damage to which brain area can disrupt respiratory control?
A. Thalamus
B. Medulla oblongata
C. Cerebellum
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D. Frontal lobe - ANSWERS-B. Medulla oblongata — The medulla
contains the primary respiratory centers.
Plasma oncotic pressure is created by:
A. Contraction of the heart
B. Vessel constriction
C. Vessel dilation
D. Large proteins - ANSWERS-D. Large proteins — Albumin and
plasma proteins create osmotic pressure that pulls fluid into blood
vessels.
Correct airflow order:
A. Nose → pharynx → hypopharynx → epiglottis → trachea → crania
→ bronchi → alveoli
B. Nose → nasopharynx → hypopharynx → larynx → trachea →
bronchi → alveoli
C. Nose → hyperpharynx → trachea → bronchi → alveoli
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D. Mouth → trachea → bronchi → alveoli - ANSWERS-B. Nose →
nasopharynx → hypopharynx → larynx → trachea → bronchi → alveoli
— This follows normal respiratory anatomy.
Chemoreceptors monitor:
A. Low oxygen and low carbon dioxide
B. Low oxygen and high carbon dioxide
C. High oxygen and high carbon dioxide
D. High oxygen and low carbon dioxide - ANSWERS-B. Low oxygen
and high carbon dioxide — Chemoreceptors respond to hypoxia and
hypercapnia to regulate breathing.
When you startle a 4-month-old and he throws his arms out, spreads
fingers, then grabs inward, this reaction is called:
A. Scaffolding reflex
B. Startle reflex
C. Moro reflex
D. Rooting reflex - ANSWERS-C. Moro reflex — The Moro reflex is
the neonatal startle reflex. The infant extends the arms and spreads
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fingers, then pulls them inward. It is present at birth and usually
disappears by 3-6 months.
A 26-month-old has a heart rate of 64. This heart rate is:
A. Not reliable
B. Within normal range
C. Too slow
D. Too fast - ANSWERS-C. Too slow — Toddlers normally have heart
rates around 80-130 bpm. A heart rate of 64 indicates bradycardia and
may signal hypoxia or serious illness.
A 12-year-old bicycle accident patient belongs to which stage of life?
A. Junior school age
B. Middle school age
C. School age
D. Adolescence - ANSWERS-C. School age — School age generally
includes children approximately 6-12 years old.
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QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
The respiratory system must meet the circulatory system to:
A. Hyperoxygenate
B. Defuse
C. Perfuse
D. Register - ANSWERS-C. Perfuse — Blood must transport oxygen to
body tissues for cellular function.
Digestive disorders can seriously affect nutrient transfer and:
A. Hydration levels
B. Insulin levels
C. Immune response
D. Neurologic function - ANSWERS-A. Hydration levels — Digestive
problems often impair water absorption and cause dehydration.
Damage to which brain area can disrupt respiratory control?
A. Thalamus
B. Medulla oblongata
C. Cerebellum
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D. Frontal lobe - ANSWERS-B. Medulla oblongata — The medulla
contains the primary respiratory centers.
Plasma oncotic pressure is created by:
A. Contraction of the heart
B. Vessel constriction
C. Vessel dilation
D. Large proteins - ANSWERS-D. Large proteins — Albumin and
plasma proteins create osmotic pressure that pulls fluid into blood
vessels.
Correct airflow order:
A. Nose → pharynx → hypopharynx → epiglottis → trachea → crania
→ bronchi → alveoli
B. Nose → nasopharynx → hypopharynx → larynx → trachea →
bronchi → alveoli
C. Nose → hyperpharynx → trachea → bronchi → alveoli
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D. Mouth → trachea → bronchi → alveoli - ANSWERS-B. Nose →
nasopharynx → hypopharynx → larynx → trachea → bronchi → alveoli
— This follows normal respiratory anatomy.
Chemoreceptors monitor:
A. Low oxygen and low carbon dioxide
B. Low oxygen and high carbon dioxide
C. High oxygen and high carbon dioxide
D. High oxygen and low carbon dioxide - ANSWERS-B. Low oxygen
and high carbon dioxide — Chemoreceptors respond to hypoxia and
hypercapnia to regulate breathing.
When you startle a 4-month-old and he throws his arms out, spreads
fingers, then grabs inward, this reaction is called:
A. Scaffolding reflex
B. Startle reflex
C. Moro reflex
D. Rooting reflex - ANSWERS-C. Moro reflex — The Moro reflex is
the neonatal startle reflex. The infant extends the arms and spreads
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fingers, then pulls them inward. It is present at birth and usually
disappears by 3-6 months.
A 26-month-old has a heart rate of 64. This heart rate is:
A. Not reliable
B. Within normal range
C. Too slow
D. Too fast - ANSWERS-C. Too slow — Toddlers normally have heart
rates around 80-130 bpm. A heart rate of 64 indicates bradycardia and
may signal hypoxia or serious illness.
A 12-year-old bicycle accident patient belongs to which stage of life?
A. Junior school age
B. Middle school age
C. School age
D. Adolescence - ANSWERS-C. School age — School age generally
includes children approximately 6-12 years old.
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