Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice V. 1-5, 5e (Bledsoe) Volume 3 Medical Emergencies Chapter 1 Pulmonology 1) Which of the following is the most important intrinsic risk factor for respiratory disease? A) Environment B) Smoking C) Sedentary lifestyle D) Family history Answer: D Diff: 1 Page Ref: 3 Standard: Medicine (Respiratory) Objective: 2

2) Air entering and leaving the lungs via inspiration and expiration is known as: A) ventilation. B) respirations. C) perfusion. D) oxygenation. Answer: A Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8 Standard: Medicine (Respiratory) Objective: 1, 3 3) The diaphragm is controlled by the nerve. A) vagus B) olfactory C) abducens D) phrenic Answer: D Diff: 1 Page Ref: 7-8 Standard: Medicine (Respiratory) Objective: 3, 4 4) An example of diffusion in the respiratory system is movement of: A) oxygen from the alveoli into the pulmonary capillaries. B) air from the outside environment into the lungs. C) oxygen from the tissues into the systemic capillaries. D) carbon dioxide from the alveoli into the pulmonary capillaries. Answer: A Diff: 2 Page Ref: 11 Standard: Medicine (Respiratory) Objective: 1, 4