Question 1

Which of the following roots pertains to the upper respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

A)  adenoid/o 
B)  capn/o 
C)  lob/o 
D)  phren/o 
E)  thorac/o 
A)  adenoid/o 
B)  capn/o 
C)  lob/o 
D)  phren/o 
E)  thorac/o

Question 2

Which is the correct translation and definition of the abbreviation V/Q?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyperventilation, over breathing; condition of having too much air flowing into and out of the lungs 
B)  Nebulizer, a machine that administers respiratory medication by creating a "cloud" or mist that is inhaled by the patient 
C)  Ventilation quotient, a test of a patient's airflow 
D)  Ventilation-perfusion scan, a scan that tests whether a problem in the lungs is caused by airflow or blood flow 
E)  Whispered pectoriloquy, used as a means of finding masses in the lung 
A)  Hyperventilation, over breathing; condition of having too much air flowing into and out of the lungs 
B)  Nebulizer, a machine that administers respiratory medication by creating a "cloud" or mist that is inhaled by the patient 
C)  Ventilation quotient, a test of a patient's airflow 
D)  Ventilation-perfusion scan, a scan that tests whether a problem in the lungs is caused by airflow or blood flow 
E)  Whispered pectoriloquy, used as a means of finding masses in the lung

Question 3

What is the correct interpretation of the biopsy results? Thorascopy with biopsy was then done under sedation in the surgical suite. The biopsy sample was sent to the pathology lab. The results showed bronchioloalveolar carcinoma.

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient has a cancerous tumor of the bronchiole and alveoli. 
B)  The patient has a cancerous tumor originating in the bronchi. 
C)  The patient has a lung disorder caused by a tumor. 
D)  The patient needs to have a procedure to create an opening in his chest. 
E)  The patient needs to have his chest examined. 
A)  The patient has a cancerous tumor of the bronchiole and alveoli. 
B)  The patient has a cancerous tumor originating in the bronchi. 
C)  The patient has a lung disorder caused by a tumor. 
D)  The patient needs to have a procedure to create an opening in his chest. 
E)  The patient needs to have his chest examined.

Question 4

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term pulmonary edema?

Accepted Answer

A)  pulmon (airway) + ary (pertaining to) + edema (narrowing) = narrowing of the airway 
B)  pulmon (airway) + ary (pertaining to) + edema (swelling) = swelling in the airway 
C)  pulmon (lung) + ary (pertaining to) + edema (narrowing) = narrowing or constricting of the lungs 
D)  pulmon (lung) + ary (pertaining to) + edema (swelling) = swelling in the lungs 
A)  pulmon (airway) + ary (pertaining to) + edema (narrowing) = narrowing of the airway 
B)  pulmon (airway) + ary (pertaining to) + edema (swelling) = swelling in the airway 
C)  pulmon (lung) + ary (pertaining to) + edema (narrowing) = narrowing or constricting of the lungs 
D)  pulmon (lung) + ary (pertaining to) + edema (swelling) = swelling in the lungs

Question 5

Expectoration is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a drug that aids in the breakdown of mucus. 
B)  a drug that encourages the expulsion of material from the lungs. 
C)  coughing or spitting material out of the lungs. 
D)  discharge from the bronchi. 
E)  mucus discharged from the lungs by coughing. 
A)  a drug that aids in the breakdown of mucus. 
B)  a drug that encourages the expulsion of material from the lungs. 
C)  coughing or spitting material out of the lungs. 
D)  discharge from the bronchi. 
E)  mucus discharged from the lungs by coughing.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  pleuro (breathing) + dynia (pain) = pain when breathing 
B)  pleuro (lung) + dynia (pain) = pain in the lung 
C)  pleuro (pleura) + dynia (pain) = pain in the pleura (main branches from the trachea into each lung) 
D)  pleuro (pleura) + dynia (pain) = pain in the pleura (membrane surrounding the lungs) 
E)  pleuro (pleura) + dynia (pain) = pain in the pleura (well-defined portion of an organ) 
A)  pleuro (breathing) + dynia (pain) = pain when breathing 
B)  pleuro (lung) + dynia (pain) = pain in the lung 
C)  pleuro (pleura) + dynia (pain) = pain in the pleura (main branches from the trachea into each lung) 
D)  pleuro (pleura) + dynia (pain) = pain in the pleura (membrane surrounding the lungs) 
E)  pleuro (pleura) + dynia (pain) = pain in the pleura (well-defined portion of an organ)

Question 7

A lung disorder caused by the limiting of air into the lungs is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  dyspnea. 
B)  hyperventilation. 
C)  hypoventilation. 
D)  obstructive lung disorder. 
E)  restrictive lung disorder. 
A)  dyspnea. 
B)  hyperventilation. 
C)  hypoventilation. 
D)  obstructive lung disorder. 
E)  restrictive lung disorder.

Question 8

Read this excerpt from a patient's health record: The patient is a 4-month-old with a 4-day history of nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, and a dry cough. He also has been wheezing for the past 2 days. His congestion is getting worse. He has had a fever up to 103.4°F. His parents say he has not had any apnea, cyanosis, or dyspnea. No one in his family has asthma. His mother was recently diagnosed with bronchitis.
Which of the following is a symptom exhibited by the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  A bluish color in the skin caused by insufficient oxygen 
B)  A disease caused by episodic narrowing and inflammation of the airway 
C)  Cessation of breathing 
D)  Difficulty breathing 
E)  Runny nose 
A)  A bluish color in the skin caused by insufficient oxygen 
B)  A disease caused by episodic narrowing and inflammation of the airway 
C)  Cessation of breathing 
D)  Difficulty breathing 
E)  Runny nose

Question 9

Which of the following roots pertains to the lower respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

A)  capn/o 
B)  nas/o 
C)  rhin/o 
D)  stern/o 
E)  tonsill/o 
A)  capn/o 
B)  nas/o 
C)  rhin/o 
D)  stern/o 
E)  tonsill/o

Question 10

The following excerpt is a portion of a patient's Emergency Department Course. The team found that she was bleeding in her bronchi and treated her with endobronchial electrocautery. Afterward, she was transferred to the ICU for further care.
The patient was treated with endobronchial electrocautery. What is the correct breakdown and translation of this term?

Accepted Answer

A)  endo (outside) + bronchi (bronchus) + al (pertaining to) + electro (electricity) +cauter (burn) + y (procedure) = cauterization of the outside of a bronchus using an electric current 
B)  endo (around) + bronchi (bronchus) + al (pertaining to) + electro (electricity) +cauter (burn) + y (procedure) = cauterization around a bronchus using an electric current 
C)  endo (inside) + bronchi (bronchiole) + al (pertaining to) + electro (electricity) +cauter (burn) + y (procedure) = cauterization of the inside of a bronchiole using an electric current 
D)  endo (inside) + bronchi (bronchus) + al (pertaining to) + electro (electricity) +cauter (burn) + y (procedure) = cauterization of the inside of a bronchus using an electric current 
E)  endo (outside) + bronchi (bronchiole) + al (pertaining to) + electro (electricity) +cauter (burn) + y (procedure) = cauterization of the outside of a bronchiole using an electric current 
A)  endo (outside) + bronchi (bronchus) + al (pertaining to) + electro (electricity) +cauter (burn) + y (procedure) = cauterization of the outside of a bronchus using an electric current 
B)  endo (around) + bronchi (bronchus) + al (pertaining to) + electro (electricity) +cauter (burn) + y (procedure) = cauterization around a bronchus using an electric current 
C)  endo (inside) + bronchi (bronchiole) + al (pertaining to) + electro (electricity) +cauter (burn) + y (procedure) = cauterization of the inside of a bronchiole using an electric current 
D)  endo (inside) + bronchi (bronchus) + al (pertaining to) + electro (electricity) +cauter (burn) + y (procedure) = cauterization of the inside of a bronchus using an electric current 
E)  endo (outside) + bronchi (bronchiole) + al (pertaining to) + electro (electricity) +cauter (burn) + y (procedure) = cauterization of the outside of a bronchiole using an electric current

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  laryng (larynx) + ectomy (disease) = disease of the larynx 
B)  laryng (larynx) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the larynx 
C)  laryng (larynx) + ectomy (reconstruction) = reconstruction of the larynx 
D)  laryng (larynx) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the larynx 
E)  laryng (larynx) + ectomy (tumor) = tumor in the larynx 
A)  laryng (larynx) + ectomy (disease) = disease of the larynx 
B)  laryng (larynx) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the larynx 
C)  laryng (larynx) + ectomy (reconstruction) = reconstruction of the larynx 
D)  laryng (larynx) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the larynx 
E)  laryng (larynx) + ectomy (tumor) = tumor in the larynx

Question 12

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the underlined medical term found in this patient's past medical history? Past Medical History: Cystic fibrosis; bronchiectasis.

Accepted Answer

A)  bronchi (bronchiole) + ec (out) + tas (cough) + is (condition) = condition where the patient is coughing a substance from the bronchiole 
B)  bronchi (bronchiole) + ectasis (expansion) = expansion of the bronchiole 
C)  bronchi (bronchus) + ec (out) + tas (cough) + is (condition) = condition where the patient is coughing a substance from the bronchi 
D)  bronchi (bronchus) + ectasis (expansion) = expansion of the bronchi 
A)  bronchi (bronchiole) + ec (out) + tas (cough) + is (condition) = condition where the patient is coughing a substance from the bronchiole 
B)  bronchi (bronchiole) + ectasis (expansion) = expansion of the bronchiole 
C)  bronchi (bronchus) + ec (out) + tas (cough) + is (condition) = condition where the patient is coughing a substance from the bronchi 
D)  bronchi (bronchus) + ectasis (expansion) = expansion of the bronchi

Question 13

Build a medical term that means "creation of an opening in the chest."

Accepted Answer

A)  Bronchoplasty 
B)  Lobectomy 
C)  Pleuropexy 
D)  Thoracocentesis 
E)  Thoracostomy 
A)  Bronchoplasty 
B)  Lobectomy 
C)  Pleuropexy 
D)  Thoracocentesis 
E)  Thoracostomy

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ex (in) + pector (chest) + ant (agent) = a drug that discourages coughing 
B)  ex (in) + pector (lung) + ant (agent) = a drug that discourages coughing 
C)  ex (out) + pector (chest) + ant (agent) = a drug that encourages the expulsion of material from the lungs 
D)  ex (out) + pector (lung) + ant (agent) = a drug that encourages the expulsion of material from the lungs 
A)  ex (in) + pector (chest) + ant (agent) = a drug that discourages coughing 
B)  ex (in) + pector (lung) + ant (agent) = a drug that discourages coughing 
C)  ex (out) + pector (chest) + ant (agent) = a drug that encourages the expulsion of material from the lungs 
D)  ex (out) + pector (lung) + ant (agent) = a drug that encourages the expulsion of material from the lungs

Question 15

Identify the correct translation for the root nas/o.

Accepted Answer

A)  Adenoid 
B)  Hollow or cavity 
C)  Mouth 
D)  Nose 
E)  Partition or dividing structure, and can refer to any wall dividing two cavities 
A)  Adenoid 
B)  Hollow or cavity 
C)  Mouth 
D)  Nose 
E)  Partition or dividing structure, and can refer to any wall dividing two cavities

Question 16

Identify and define the root in the term respiration.

Accepted Answer

A)  re again 
B)  respira respiration, the process of breathing 
C)  spira breathing 
D)  pir oxygen 
E)  tion process 
A)  re again 
B)  respira respiration, the process of breathing 
C)  spira breathing 
D)  pir oxygen 
E)  tion process

Question 17

Which of the following abbreviations is a group of tests used to evaluate the condition and operation of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)  CPAP 
B)  CT 
C)  CXR 
D)  PFT 
E)  PSG 
A)  CPAP 
B)  CT 
C)  CXR 
D)  PFT 
E)  PSG

Question 18

Which term means "windpipe"?

Accepted Answer

A)  laryng/o 
B)  palat/o 
C)  pharyng/o 
D)  tonsill/o 
E)  trache/o 
A)  laryng/o 
B)  palat/o 
C)  pharyng/o 
D)  tonsill/o 
E)  trache/o

Question 19

Which of the following statements about the medical term percussion is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  In this context, it describes a medical professional striking the body surface. 
B)  It is a medical examination method. 
C)  It is from the Latin word meaning "to strike." 
D)  It is used to help locate fluid build-up in the chest. 
E)  It requires a medical professional to use a T&A. 
A)  In this context, it describes a medical professional striking the body surface. 
B)  It is a medical examination method. 
C)  It is from the Latin word meaning "to strike." 
D)  It is used to help locate fluid build-up in the chest. 
E)  It requires a medical professional to use a T&A.

Question 20

Build a medical term that means "procedure to measure oxygen levels."

Accepted Answer

A)  Oximetry 
B)  Polysomnography 
C)  Pulmonary angiography 
D)  Pulmonary function testing 
E)  Spirometry 
A)  Oximetry 
B)  Polysomnography 
C)  Pulmonary angiography 
D)  Pulmonary function testing 
E)  Spirometry

Which of the following roots pertains to the upper respiratory system?

Which is the correct translation and definition of the abbreviation V/Q?

What is the correct interpretation of the biopsy results? Thorascopy with biopsy was then done under sedation in the surgical suite. The biopsy sample was sent to the pathology lab. The results showed bronchioloalveolar carcinoma.

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term pulmonary edema?

Expectoration is:

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

A lung disorder caused by the limiting of air into the lungs is called a(n):

Which of the following roots pertains to the lower respiratory system?

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

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the underlined medical term found in this patient's past medical history? Past Medical History: Cystic fibrosis; bronchiectasis.

Build a medical term that means "creation of an opening in the chest."

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

Identify the correct translation for the root nas/o.

Identify and define the root in the term respiration.

Which of the following abbreviations is a group of tests used to evaluate the condition and operation of the lungs?

Which term means "windpipe"?

Which of the following statements about the medical term percussion is NOT true?

Build a medical term that means "procedure to measure oxygen levels."

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Exam 10: The Respiratory System Pulmonology

Which of the following roots pertains to the upper respiratory system?

Which is the correct translation and definition of the abbreviation V/Q?

What is the correct interpretation of the biopsy results? Thorascopy with biopsy was then done under sedation in the surgical suite. The biopsy sample was sent to the pathology lab. The results showed bronchioloalveolar carcinoma.

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term pulmonary edema?

Expectoration is:

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

A lung disorder caused by the limiting of air into the lungs is called a(n):

Which of the following roots pertains to the lower respiratory system?

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

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the underlined medical term found in this patient's past medical history? Past Medical History: Cystic fibrosis; bronchiectasis.

Build a medical term that means "creation of an opening in the chest."

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

Identify the correct translation for the root nas/o.

Identify and define the root in the term respiration.

Which of the following abbreviations is a group of tests used to evaluate the condition and operation of the lungs?

Which term means "windpipe"?

Which of the following statements about the medical term percussion is NOT true?

Build a medical term that means "procedure to measure oxygen levels."

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The Musculoskeletal System Orthopedics

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The Blood and Lymphatic Systems Hematology and Immunology

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