Question 1

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term hypocapnia?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypo (over) + capn (breathing) + ia (condition) = heavy breathing 
B)  hypo (over) + capn (carbon dioxide) + ia (condition) = excessive carbon dioxide 
C)  hypo (under) + capn (breathing) + ia (condition) = shallow breathing 
D)  hypo (under) + capn (carbon dioxide) + ia (condition) = insufficient carbon dioxide 
A)  hypo (over) + capn (breathing) + ia (condition) = heavy breathing 
B)  hypo (over) + capn (carbon dioxide) + ia (condition) = excessive carbon dioxide 
C)  hypo (under) + capn (breathing) + ia (condition) = shallow breathing 
D)  hypo (under) + capn (carbon dioxide) + ia (condition) = insufficient carbon dioxide D

Question 2

Read the following Emergency Department Course excerpt: She had poor circulation, so she was given IVF and transfused with 2 units of blood (prbcs). An ABG showed hypoxemia and hypercapnia, both of which improved on follow-up ABG after she was intubated. The pulmonology team was contacted; the team decided bronchoscopy would be best.
According to the excerpt, which of the following is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A team that specializes in the lungs was contacted. 
B)  Her arterial blood gases revealed insufficient oxygen and excessive carbon dioxide. 
C)  The ABG was most likely administered in order to test her blood circulation. 
D)  The patient was given intravenous fluids and a blood transfusion. 
E)  The patient will probably undergo a procedure to look inside her bronchi. 
A)  A team that specializes in the lungs was contacted. 
B)  Her arterial blood gases revealed insufficient oxygen and excessive carbon dioxide. 
C)  The ABG was most likely administered in order to test her blood circulation. 
D)  The patient was given intravenous fluids and a blood transfusion. 
E)  The patient will probably undergo a procedure to look inside her bronchi. C

Question 3

Read this excerpt from a patient's health record: OBJECTIVE
Temp: 101.18F; HR: 110; RR: 32; BP: 84/60; Pulse ox: 93%
Gen: He is alert and in no apparent distress.
HEENT: His ear canals are clear. There is no evidence of an ear infection.
There is congestion in his nares. His lips and mouth are moist.
He does not have any pharnygeal exudate.
Resp: He is wheezing bilaterally on auscultation
CV: His heart is beating with a regular rhythm and without a murmur.
Skin: His skin is warm, dry, and pink.
What is the correct definition for the underlined term above?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Speaking from the chest" used as a means of finding masses in the lung 
B)  From the Latin meaning "to strike," and refers to the striking of the body surface (in this context, to cause vibrations that can help locate fluid build-up in the chest) 
C)  From the Latin word ausculto meaning to "listen," and refers to a health care professional using a stethoscope 
D)  Incomplete expansion 
E)  Paralysis of the diaphragm 
A)  "Speaking from the chest" used as a means of finding masses in the lung 
B)  From the Latin meaning "to strike," and refers to the striking of the body surface (in this context, to cause vibrations that can help locate fluid build-up in the chest) 
C)  From the Latin word ausculto meaning to "listen," and refers to a health care professional using a stethoscope 
D)  Incomplete expansion 
E)  Paralysis of the diaphragm C

Question 4

Which is the correct translation and definition for the abbreviation CT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Capnometer instrument to measure carbon dioxide levels 
B)  Chylothorax chyle in the chest 
C)  Computed tomography an imaging procedure using a computer to cut 
D)  Cough treatment a drug that prevents coughing 
E)  Cyanosis treatment giving the patient oxygen to improve the color of his/her skin 
A)  Capnometer instrument to measure carbon dioxide levels 
B)  Chylothorax chyle in the chest 
C)  Computed tomography an imaging procedure using a computer to cut 
D)  Cough treatment a drug that prevents coughing 
E)  Cyanosis treatment giving the patient oxygen to improve the color of his/her skin

Question 5

Build a medical term that means "inflammation in the membrane surrounding the lungs."

Accepted Answer

A)  Bronchitis 
B)  Bronchiolitis 
C)  Pleuritis 
D)  Pneumonitis 
E)  Tracheitis 
A)  Bronchitis 
B)  Bronchiolitis 
C)  Pleuritis 
D)  Pneumonitis 
E)  Tracheitis

Question 6

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the abbreviation PSG?

Accepted Answer

A)  It breaks into poly (multiple) + somno (sleep) + graph (writing) + y (procedure). 
B)  It means recording multiple aspects of sleep. 
C)  It is a diagnostic procedure. 
D)  It is a treatment or therapy. 
E)  It stands for polysomnography. 
A)  It breaks into poly (multiple) + somno (sleep) + graph (writing) + y (procedure). 
B)  It means recording multiple aspects of sleep. 
C)  It is a diagnostic procedure. 
D)  It is a treatment or therapy. 
E)  It stands for polysomnography.

Question 7

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term septoplasty?

Accepted Answer

A)  septo (lobe) + plasty (incision) = incision into a lobe 
B)  septo (lobe) + plasty (suture) = suture of a lobe 
C)  septo (septum) + plasty (creation of an opening) = creating an opening in a septum 
D)  septo (septum) + plasty (reconstruction) = reconstruction of the septum 
E)  septo (tonsil) + plasty (removal) = removal of a tonsil 
A)  septo (lobe) + plasty (incision) = incision into a lobe 
B)  septo (lobe) + plasty (suture) = suture of a lobe 
C)  septo (septum) + plasty (creation of an opening) = creating an opening in a septum 
D)  septo (septum) + plasty (reconstruction) = reconstruction of the septum 
E)  septo (tonsil) + plasty (removal) = removal of a tonsil

Question 8

Which is the correct breakdown of the term atelectasis into its component parts?

Accepted Answer

A)  atelectas/is 
B)  a/telectasis 
C)  a/tel/ectasis 
D)  a/telecta/sis 
E)  a/tel/ec/tas/is 
A)  atelectas/is 
B)  a/telectasis 
C)  a/tel/ectasis 
D)  a/telecta/sis 
E)  a/tel/ec/tas/is

Question 9

What is the term used to describe hoarseness and literally means "bad voice condition"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Auscultation 
B)  Dysphonia 
C)  Dyspnea 
D)  Laryngitis 
E)  Percussion 
A)  Auscultation 
B)  Dysphonia 
C)  Dyspnea 
D)  Laryngitis 
E)  Percussion

Question 10

Which is the correct breakdown of the term pneumoconiosis into its component parts?

Accepted Answer

A)  pneumo/coniosis 
B)  pneumoconi/osis 
C)  pneumo/coni/osis 
D)  pneu/moconios/is 
E)  pneu/mo/coni/osis 
A)  pneumo/coniosis 
B)  pneumoconi/osis 
C)  pneumo/coni/osis 
D)  pneu/moconios/is 
E)  pneu/mo/coni/osis

Question 11

Read the information in this patient's health record (below): Chief Complaint: Hemoptysis
History of Present Illness: The patient has been brought to the emergency department by her mother. She is a 22-year-old female with cystic fibrosis. She has had a 1-day history of hemoptysis. She has been feeling tired for 5 days. Her mother says that the patient has had mild dyspnea and cough. The patient's last PFTs were much worse than normal for her. She has not had any epistaxis, bleeding from her gums, bloody stool, or easy bruising.
Which of the following is NOT true, based on the information found in the health record?

Accepted Answer

A)  CC: coughing up blood 
B)  HPI: coughing up blood, mild difficulty breathing, and cough 
C)  The patient has a Hx of cystic fibrosis. 
D)  The patient has had nosebleeds. 
E)  The patient's pulmonary function tests were abnormal. 
A)  CC: coughing up blood 
B)  HPI: coughing up blood, mild difficulty breathing, and cough 
C)  The patient has a Hx of cystic fibrosis. 
D)  The patient has had nosebleeds. 
E)  The patient's pulmonary function tests were abnormal.

Question 12

Build a medical term that means "pus in the chest."

Accepted Answer

A)  Chylothorax 
B)  Hemothorax 
C)  Pneumoconiosis 
D)  Pneumohemothorax 
E)  Pyothorax 
A)  Chylothorax 
B)  Hemothorax 
C)  Pneumoconiosis 
D)  Pneumohemothorax 
E)  Pyothorax

Question 13

Translate the term tonsillitis as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tonsil disease 
B)  Tonsil inflammation 
C)  Tonsil pain 
D)  Tonsil reconstruction 
E)  Tonsil swelling 
A)  Tonsil disease 
B)  Tonsil inflammation 
C)  Tonsil pain 
D)  Tonsil reconstruction 
E)  Tonsil swelling

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT true about the abbreviation CTA?

Accepted Answer

A)  It indicates a normal sounding lung. 
B)  It involves a health care professional using a stethoscope. 
C)  It is a diagnostic procedure involving striking. 
D)  It is an examination method involving listening. 
E)  It stands for "clear to auscultation." 
A)  It indicates a normal sounding lung. 
B)  It involves a health care professional using a stethoscope. 
C)  It is a diagnostic procedure involving striking. 
D)  It is an examination method involving listening. 
E)  It stands for "clear to auscultation."

Question 15

Identify the correct translation for the root pneumat/o.

Accepted Answer

A)  Air sac 
B)  Breathing 
C)  Lungs 
D)  Air or lungs 
E)  Subdivision of the bronchial tubes 
A)  Air sac 
B)  Breathing 
C)  Lungs 
D)  Air or lungs 
E)  Subdivision of the bronchial tubes

Question 16

Translate the term pleuralgia as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pleura condition 
B)  Pleura disease 
C)  Pleura inflammation 
D)  Pleura pain 
E)  Pleura removal 
A)  Pleura condition 
B)  Pleura disease 
C)  Pleura inflammation 
D)  Pleura pain 
E)  Pleura removal

Question 17

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term diaphragmatocele?

Accepted Answer

A)  diaphragmato (diaphragm) + cele (growth) = growth of the diaphragm 
B)  diaphragmato (diaphragm) + cele (hernia) = hernia of the diaphragm 
C)  diaphragmato (diaphragm) + cele (involuntary contraction) = involuntary contraction of the diaphragm 
D)  diaphragmato (diaphragm) + cele (paralysis) = paralysis of the diaphragm 
E)  diaphragmato (diaphragm) + cele (tumor) = tumor in the diaphragm 
A)  diaphragmato (diaphragm) + cele (growth) = growth of the diaphragm 
B)  diaphragmato (diaphragm) + cele (hernia) = hernia of the diaphragm 
C)  diaphragmato (diaphragm) + cele (involuntary contraction) = involuntary contraction of the diaphragm 
D)  diaphragmato (diaphragm) + cele (paralysis) = paralysis of the diaphragm 
E)  diaphragmato (diaphragm) + cele (tumor) = tumor in the diaphragm

Question 18

Build a medical term that means "involuntary contraction of the diaphragm" (also known as the hiccups).

Accepted Answer

A)  Bronchiectasis 
B)  Bronchospasm 
C)  Diaphragmatocele 
D)  Phrenoplegia 
E)  Phrenospasm 
A)  Bronchiectasis 
B)  Bronchospasm 
C)  Diaphragmatocele 
D)  Phrenoplegia 
E)  Phrenospasm

Question 19

Which of the following statements is TRUE about a T&A?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a lower respiratory procedure: an incision into a patient's chest to reconstruct the alveoli. 
B)  It is a lower respiratory procedure: the reconstruction of the patient's chest and alveoli. 
C)  It is an upper respiratory procedure: the incision into a patient's tonsils and adenoids. 
D)  It is an upper respiratory procedure: the reconstruction of a patient's tonsils and adenoids. 
E)  It is an upper respiratory procedure: the removal of a patient's tonsils and adenoids. 
A)  It is a lower respiratory procedure: an incision into a patient's chest to reconstruct the alveoli. 
B)  It is a lower respiratory procedure: the reconstruction of the patient's chest and alveoli. 
C)  It is an upper respiratory procedure: the incision into a patient's tonsils and adenoids. 
D)  It is an upper respiratory procedure: the reconstruction of a patient's tonsils and adenoids. 
E)  It is an upper respiratory procedure: the removal of a patient's tonsils and adenoids.

Question 20

Translate the term pneumohemothorax.

Accepted Answer

A)  Abnormal binding of the lung to the chest 
B)  Air and blood in the chest 
C)  Blood in the lungs and chest 
D)  Hernia of the airway into the chest 
E)  Hernia of the lung into the chest 
A)  Abnormal binding of the lung to the chest 
B)  Air and blood in the chest 
C)  Blood in the lungs and chest 
D)  Hernia of the airway into the chest 
E)  Hernia of the lung into the chest

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term hypocapnia?

Which is the correct translation and definition for the abbreviation CT?

Build a medical term that means "inflammation in the membrane surrounding the lungs."

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the abbreviation PSG?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term septoplasty?

Which is the correct breakdown of the term atelectasis into its component parts?

What is the term used to describe hoarseness and literally means "bad voice condition"?

Which is the correct breakdown of the term pneumoconiosis into its component parts?

Build a medical term that means "pus in the chest."

Translate the term tonsillitis as literally as possible.

Which of the following is NOT true about the abbreviation CTA?

Identify the correct translation for the root pneumat/o.

Translate the term pleuralgia as literally as possible.

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term diaphragmatocele?

Build a medical term that means "involuntary contraction of the diaphragm" (also known as the hiccups).

Which of the following statements is TRUE about a T&A?

Translate the term pneumohemothorax.

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term hypocapnia?

Which is the correct translation and definition for the abbreviation CT?

Build a medical term that means "inflammation in the membrane surrounding the lungs."

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the abbreviation PSG?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term septoplasty?

Which is the correct breakdown of the term atelectasis into its component parts?

What is the term used to describe hoarseness and literally means "bad voice condition"?

Which is the correct breakdown of the term pneumoconiosis into its component parts?

Build a medical term that means "pus in the chest."

Translate the term tonsillitis as literally as possible.

Which of the following is NOT true about the abbreviation CTA?

Identify the correct translation for the root pneumat/o.

Translate the term pleuralgia as literally as possible.

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term diaphragmatocele?

Build a medical term that means "involuntary contraction of the diaphragm" (also known as the hiccups).

Which of the following statements is TRUE about a T&A?

Translate the term pneumohemothorax.

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