Dyspnea

Question 0

Stimuli that activate chemoreceptors in the carotid bodies and medulla leading to dyspnea (3)

Answer 0

Hypoxemia, acute hypercapnia, acidemia

Question 1

Receptors in the lungs, which are sensitive to interstitial edema and contribute to air hunger

Answer 1

J-receptors

Question 2

Receptors in skeletal muscle activated by changes in the local biochemical milieu of the tissue active during exercise and contribute to breathing discomfort

Answer 2

Metaboreceptors

Question 3

Rounding of the abdomen during expiration is suggestive of this condition

Answer 3

Pulmonary edema

Question 4

Resting oxygen saturation at which supplemental oxygen should be given

Answer 4

<90%