Oxygenation Exam

Question 1

Where does deoxygenated blood go

Answer 1

To the right side of the heart and then to the lungs

Question 2

Where does oxygenated blood go

Answer 2

From the lungs to the left side of the heart and the tissues

Question 3

Symptom of left sided heart failure

Answer 3

Fluid back up in lungs, crackles.

Question 4

Symptom of right sided heart failure

Answer 4

Fluid back up in body, edema.

Question 5

Early signs of hypoxia

Answer 5

Restlessness, short of breath

Question 6

Late signs of hypoxia

Answer 6

Cyanosis (blue discoloration of mucous membranes and skin)

Question 7

Blood tests for diagnosis of oxygenation issues

Answer 7

CBC (Complete blood count), cardiac enzymes, serum electrolytes

Question 8

Chemical receptors that stimulate inspiration are located where?

Answer 8

Aorta

Question 9

What is the structure responsible for returning oxygenated blood to the heart?

Answer 9

Pulmonary vein

Question 10

A myocardial infarction (heart attack) is an occlusion of what blood vessel?

Answer 10

Coronary artery