ATI RN
Respiratory System Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the approximate percentage of oxygen (O₂) carried in a dissolved state through the plasma in the blood?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Around 97% of oxygen (O₂) is carried in the blood by binding to red blood cells (RBCs). The remaining 3% is transported in a dissolved state through the plasma. While dissolved O₂ plays a minor role in overall oxygen transport, it contributes to maintaining the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is NOT an inspiratory muscle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement about residual volume is TRUE?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
What does gas exchange in alveoli depend on?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
What is the intrapleural pressure at rest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.