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Oxygen Hemoglobin Dissociation Curve

This quiz will gauge your understanding from the lesson talking about the oxygen hemoglobin dissociation curve.

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Question 1 of 5

The curve is a representation of the relationship of what 2 things?

A

PaO2 & PaCO2

B

Hb Sat & PaCO2

C

Hb Sat & PaO2

D

PaO2 & EtCO2

Question 2 of 5

As more oxygen is bound to hemoglobin it has LESS of an affinity to bind more.

A

True

B

False

Question 3 of 5

On a normal curve, with a PaO2 of 50 mm Hg, how much hemoglobin would we expect to be saturated?

A

45%

B

70%

C

85%

D

100%

Question 4 of 5

A right shift means that oxygen will unload easier from hemoglobin.

A

True

B

False

Question 5 of 5

Decreased CO2, increased pH, decreased 2,3 DPG, and decreased temperature will do what to the curve?

A

Left shift

B

Nothing

C

Right shift

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