Question 1

The medical term that means incision into the chest is

Accepted Answer

A)  pulmonotomy. 
B)  pneumonectomy. 
C)  thoracotomy. 
D)  pneumonotomy. 
E)  pectorotomy. 
A)  pulmonotomy. 
B)  pneumonectomy. 
C)  thoracotomy. 
D)  pneumonotomy. 
E)  pectorotomy. C

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  hyper/ventil/ation 
B)  hyperventila/tion 
C)  hyper/ven/tilation 
D)  hyper/ven/tila/tion 
E)  hyper/ventilation 
A)  hyper/ventil/ation 
B)  hyperventila/tion 
C)  hyper/ven/tilation 
D)  hyper/ven/tila/tion 
E)  hyper/ventilation A

Question 3

Translate the medical term pneumohemothorax as literally as possible.

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 B

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  bronchi + ectasis 
B)  bronchio + spasm 
C)  broncho + spasm 
D)  phreno + plegia 
E)  phreno + spasm 
A)  bronchi + ectasis 
B)  bronchio + spasm 
C)  broncho + spasm 
D)  phreno + plegia 
E)  phreno + spasm

Question 5

An excerpt from a patient's health record reads, "An ABG shows mild hypoxemia. I believe this is from the large amount of bronchorrhea." All of the following statements regarding the health record information are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient does not have enough oxygen in his blood. 
B)  The patient had a test to determine the effectiveness of the lungs in exchanging gases. 
C)  The patient has discharge from the bronchi. 
D)  The patient is experiencing lower respiratory difficulties. 
E)  The patient shows IRDS. 
A)  The patient does not have enough oxygen in his blood. 
B)  The patient had a test to determine the effectiveness of the lungs in exchanging gases. 
C)  The patient has discharge from the bronchi. 
D)  The patient is experiencing lower respiratory difficulties. 
E)  The patient shows IRDS.

Question 6

Build a medical term that means breathing slowly.

Accepted Answer

A)  a + pnea 
B)  brady + pnea 
C)  dys + pnea 
D)  hyper + pnea 
E)  tachy + pnea 
A)  a + pnea 
B)  brady + pnea 
C)  dys + pnea 
D)  hyper + pnea 
E)  tachy + pnea

Question 7

Read the following patient assessment: "Since he is wheezing, his cough is probably bronchospastic. He did not improve after using a bronchodilator in the office. Therefore, I believe the patient has a URI and bronchiolitis." Which of the following is a correct translation of this patient's assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The health care provider believes the cough is related to an inflammation of the bronchus, but the patient did not improve after taking a drug that prevents coughing. The patient was then diagnosed upper respiratory inflammation and inflammation of the bronchioles. 
B)  The health care provider believes the cough is related to an involuntary contraction of the bronchus, but the patient did not improve after taking a drug that expands the walls of the bronchi. The patient was then diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection and inflammation of the bronchioles. 
C)  The health care provider believes the cough is related to an inflammation of the bronchioles, but the patient did not improve after taking a drug that expands the walls of the bronchi. The patient was then diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection and inflammation of the bronchus. 
D)  The health care provider believes the cough is related to an inflammation of the bronchus, but the patient did not improve after taking a drug prevents coughing. The patient was then tested for an upper respiratory infection and diagnosed with inflammation of the bronchioles. 
E)  The health care provider believes the cough is related to an inflammation of the bronchus, but the patient did not improve after using a machine that administers respiratory medication by creating a cloud or mist that is inhaled by the patient. The patient was then treated for an upper respiratory infection and diagnosed with inflammation of the bronchus. 
A)  The health care provider believes the cough is related to an inflammation of the bronchus, but the patient did not improve after taking a drug that prevents coughing. The patient was then diagnosed upper respiratory inflammation and inflammation of the bronchioles. 
B)  The health care provider believes the cough is related to an involuntary contraction of the bronchus, but the patient did not improve after taking a drug that expands the walls of the bronchi. The patient was then diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection and inflammation of the bronchioles. 
C)  The health care provider believes the cough is related to an inflammation of the bronchioles, but the patient did not improve after taking a drug that expands the walls of the bronchi. The patient was then diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection and inflammation of the bronchus. 
D)  The health care provider believes the cough is related to an inflammation of the bronchus, but the patient did not improve after taking a drug prevents coughing. The patient was then tested for an upper respiratory infection and diagnosed with inflammation of the bronchioles. 
E)  The health care provider believes the cough is related to an inflammation of the bronchus, but the patient did not improve after using a machine that administers respiratory medication by creating a cloud or mist that is inhaled by the patient. The patient was then treated for an upper respiratory infection and diagnosed with inflammation of the bronchus.

Question 8

Which of the following abbreviations refers to 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 9

The pathology report reads, "Thoracoscopy with biopsy was done under sedation in the surgical suite. The biopsy sample was sent to the pathology lab where the results showed bronchioloalveolar carcinoma." Which of the following is the correct interpretation of the biopsy results?

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 10

Translate the medical term phrenoplegia.

Accepted Answer

A)  drooping of the diaphragm 
B)  pain in the diaphragm 
C)  paralysis of the diaphragm 
D)  inflammation of the pleura 
E)  swelling of the pleura 
A)  drooping of the diaphragm 
B)  pain in the diaphragm 
C)  paralysis of the diaphragm 
D)  inflammation of the pleura 
E)  swelling of the pleura

Question 11

Which of the following abbreviations refers to a method of artificially maintaining blood flow and airflow when breathing and pulse have stopped?

Accepted Answer

A)  CPAP 
B)  CPR 
C)  CTA 
D)  OSA 
E)  PSG 
A)  CPAP 
B)  CPR 
C)  CTA 
D)  OSA 
E)  PSG

Question 12

All of the following statements regarding the root alveol/o are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  It comes from the Latin word meaning hollow or cavity. 
B)  It is a term that is part of the upper respiratory system. 
C)  It refers to the alveolus, which means air sac. 
D)  The body has two main types: pulmonary and dental. 
E)  They are tiny balloon-like structures surrounded by small blood vessels at the end of the bronchioles. 
A)  It comes from the Latin word meaning hollow or cavity. 
B)  It is a term that is part of the upper respiratory system. 
C)  It refers to the alveolus, which means air sac. 
D)  The body has two main types: pulmonary and dental. 
E)  They are tiny balloon-like structures surrounded by small blood vessels at the end of the bronchioles.

Question 13

Read this excerpt from a patient's health record: "Temp: 101.1oF; HR: 110; RR: 32; BP: 84/60; Pulse ox: 93%. 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." What is the correct definition for the underlined term?

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 to cause vibrations that can help locate fluid build-up in the chest 
C)  from the Latin 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 to cause vibrations that can help locate fluid build-up in the chest 
C)  from the Latin meaning to listen, and refers to a health care professional using a stethoscope 
D)  incomplete expansion 
E)  paralysis of the diaphragm

Question 14

Translate the medical term tonsillitis.

Accepted Answer

A)  disease of the tonsil 
B)  inflammation of the tonsil 
C)  pain in the tonsil 
D)  reconstruction of the tonsil 
E)  swelling of the tonsil 
A)  disease of the tonsil 
B)  inflammation of the tonsil 
C)  pain in the tonsil 
D)  reconstruction of the tonsil 
E)  swelling of the tonsil

Question 15

All of the following statements regarding the abbreviation CTA are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The following note was posted in a patient's Past Medical History: "Cystic fibrosis; bronchiectasis." Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the underlined medical term?

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 17

Identify and define the root in the term pansinusitis.

Accepted Answer

A)  pan-all 
B)  pan-both 
C)  sinus-sinus 
D)  itis-disease 
E)  itis-inflammation 
A)  pan-all 
B)  pan-both 
C)  sinus-sinus 
D)  itis-disease 
E)  itis-inflammation

Question 18

Identify and define the root in the term pneumonia.

Accepted Answer

A)  pneumon-air or lungs 
B)  pneumon-chest 
C)  pneumon-lung 
D)  ia-condition 
E)  ia-pertaining to 
A)  pneumon-air or lungs 
B)  pneumon-chest 
C)  pneumon-lung 
D)  ia-condition 
E)  ia-pertaining to

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  thoraco + stomy 
B)  lob + ectomy 
C)  pleuro + pexy 
D)  thoraco + centesis 
E)  broncho + plasty 
A)  thoraco + stomy 
B)  lob + ectomy 
C)  pleuro + pexy 
D)  thoraco + centesis 
E)  broncho + plasty

Question 20

Read this excerpt from a patient's health record: "Reason for Consult: Cough and dyspnea. The patient is a 64-year-old male who has had a cough for 2 months. His cough has had a lot of sputum in it. Now he also has dyspnea. He has been sweating at night and has lost 5 pounds in the past 2 months. He denies hemoptysis or fever. He is a 2-pack-per-day smoker." According to this information, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient's chief complaint is cough and difficulty breathing. 
B)  The patient has been coughing mucus discharged from the lungs. 
C)  The patient has difficulty breathing. 
D)  The patient is afebrile. 
E)  The patient is coughing up blood. 
A)  The patient's chief complaint is cough and difficulty breathing. 
B)  The patient has been coughing mucus discharged from the lungs. 
C)  The patient has difficulty breathing. 
D)  The patient is afebrile. 
E)  The patient is coughing up blood.

The medical term that means incision into the chest is

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

Translate the medical term pneumohemothorax as literally as possible.

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

An excerpt from a patient's health record reads, "An ABG shows mild hypoxemia. I believe this is from the large amount of bronchorrhea." All of the following statements regarding the health record information are true EXCEPT

Build a medical term that means breathing slowly.

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

The pathology report reads, "Thoracoscopy with biopsy was done under sedation in the surgical suite. The biopsy sample was sent to the pathology lab where the results showed bronchioloalveolar carcinoma." Which of the following is the correct interpretation of the biopsy results?

Translate the medical term phrenoplegia.

Which of the following abbreviations refers to a method of artificially maintaining blood flow and airflow when breathing and pulse have stopped?

All of the following statements regarding the root alveol/o are true EXCEPT

Translate the medical term tonsillitis.

All of the following statements regarding the abbreviation CTA are true EXCEPT

The following note was posted in a patient's Past Medical History: "Cystic fibrosis; bronchiectasis." Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the underlined medical term?

Identify and define the root in the term pansinusitis.

Identify and define the root in the term pneumonia.

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

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The medical term that means incision into the chest is

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

Translate the medical term pneumohemothorax as literally as possible.

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

An excerpt from a patient's health record reads, "An ABG shows mild hypoxemia. I believe this is from the large amount of bronchorrhea." All of the following statements regarding the health record information are true EXCEPT

Build a medical term that means breathing slowly.

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

The pathology report reads, "Thoracoscopy with biopsy was done under sedation in the surgical suite. The biopsy sample was sent to the pathology lab where the results showed bronchioloalveolar carcinoma." Which of the following is the correct interpretation of the biopsy results?

Translate the medical term phrenoplegia.

Which of the following abbreviations refers to a method of artificially maintaining blood flow and airflow when breathing and pulse have stopped?

All of the following statements regarding the root alveol/o are true EXCEPT

Translate the medical term tonsillitis.

All of the following statements regarding the abbreviation CTA are true EXCEPT

The following note was posted in a patient's Past Medical History: "Cystic fibrosis; bronchiectasis." Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the underlined medical term?

Identify and define the root in the term pansinusitis.

Identify and define the root in the term pneumonia.

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

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Introduction to Health Records

The Integumentary Systemdermatology

The Musculoskeletal Systemorthopedics

The Nervous Systemneurology and Psychiatry

The Sensory Systemophthalmology and Otolaryngology

The Endocrine Systemendocrinology

The Blood and Lymphatic Systemshematology and Immunology

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