Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  lob/o 
B)  nas/o 
C)  rhin/o 
D)  pharyng/o 
E)  tonsill/o 
A)  lob/o 
B)  nas/o 
C)  rhin/o 
D)  pharyng/o 
E)  tonsill/o

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the term hypopnea?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypo (fast) + pnea (breathing) = breathing fast 
B)  hypo (good) + pnea (breathing) = breathing good 
C)  hypo (over) + pnea (breathing) = breathing heavy 
D)  hypo (slow) + pnea (breathing) = breathing slow 
E)  hypo (under) + pnea (breathing) = breathing shallow 
A)  hypo (fast) + pnea (breathing) = breathing fast 
B)  hypo (good) + pnea (breathing) = breathing good 
C)  hypo (over) + pnea (breathing) = breathing heavy 
D)  hypo (slow) + pnea (breathing) = breathing slow 
E)  hypo (under) + pnea (breathing) = breathing shallow

Question 3

Translate the medical term thoracentesis.

Accepted Answer

A)  puncture of the chest 
B)  removal of the chest 
C)  incision into the lung 
D)  puncture of a lung 
E)  removal of a lung 
A)  puncture of the chest 
B)  removal of the chest 
C)  incision into the lung 
D)  puncture of a lung 
E)  removal of a lung

Question 4

Identify the correct translation for the root nas/o.

Accepted Answer

A)  gland 
B)  hollow or cavity 
C)  mouth 
D)  nose 
E)  partition 
A)  gland 
B)  hollow or cavity 
C)  mouth 
D)  nose 
E)  partition

Question 5

Read this excerpt from a patient's health record: "The patient is a 4-month-old with a 3-day history of nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, and a dry cough. He has been wheezing for the past 2 days and 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." 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 bloody nose 
C)  cessation of breathing 
D)  difficulty breathing 
E)  runny nose 
A)  a bluish color in the skin caused by insufficient oxygen 
B)  a bloody nose 
C)  cessation of breathing 
D)  difficulty breathing 
E)  runny nose

Question 6

Translate the medical term spirometry.

Accepted Answer

A)  analysis of the gases (carbon dioxide and oxygen) in the blood 
B)  instrument to measure breathing 
C)  instrument to measure carbon dioxide levels 
D)  procedure to measure breathing 
E)  procedure to measure carbon dioxide levels 
A)  analysis of the gases (carbon dioxide and oxygen) in the blood 
B)  instrument to measure breathing 
C)  instrument to measure carbon dioxide levels 
D)  procedure to measure breathing 
E)  procedure to measure carbon dioxide levels

Question 7

Which of the following is a correct translation and definition for the abbreviation COPD?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiac orthopnea disease-a disease in which the patient's lungs and heart can only function correctly from an upright position 
B)  cardiopulmonary obstructive disorder-a disorder that obstructs the proper exchange of oxygen between the heart and lungs 
C)  chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-a lung disease caused by the continual blockage of lung passages 
D)  chronic occlusive pulmonary disorder-a lung disorder caused by closure of air passages 
E)  chronic occlusive pulmonary disorder-another way to describe sleep apnea 
A)  cardiac orthopnea disease-a disease in which the patient's lungs and heart can only function correctly from an upright position 
B)  cardiopulmonary obstructive disorder-a disorder that obstructs the proper exchange of oxygen between the heart and lungs 
C)  chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-a lung disease caused by the continual blockage of lung passages 
D)  chronic occlusive pulmonary disorder-a lung disorder caused by closure of air passages 
E)  chronic occlusive pulmonary disorder-another way to describe sleep apnea

Question 8

Read the following health record information: "I have discussed the biopsy results with the patient, including his treatment options. I explained he would need a partial lobectomy followed by chemotherapy." According to this information, what procedure will the patient undergo?

Accepted Answer

A)  creation of an opening in the chest 
B)  incision into the lung to remove a tumor 
C)  partial removal of one lobe 
D)  removal of a lung 
E)  reconstruction of the septum between the lungs 
A)  creation of an opening in the chest 
B)  incision into the lung to remove a tumor 
C)  partial removal of one lobe 
D)  removal of a lung 
E)  reconstruction of the septum between the lungs

Question 9

Build a medical term that means breathing fast.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The medical term for a condition of low oxygen is

Accepted Answer

A)  hypocarbia. 
B)  hypocapnia. 
C)  hypoxemia. 
D)  hypoxia. 
E)  cyanosis. 
A)  hypocarbia. 
B)  hypocapnia. 
C)  hypoxemia. 
D)  hypoxia. 
E)  cyanosis.

Question 11

The translation of the medical term cyanosis is

Accepted Answer

A)  yellowing of the skin. 
B)  low oxygen levels. 
C)  condition of blue. 
D)  pertaining to blue, 
E)  difficulty breathing. 
A)  yellowing of the skin. 
B)  low oxygen levels. 
C)  condition of blue. 
D)  pertaining to blue, 
E)  difficulty breathing.

Question 12

Which of the following is the correct root and definition in the medical term orthopnea?

Accepted Answer

A)  orth- straight 
B)  or- shallow 
C)  ortho- straight 
D)  opnea- breathing 
E)  pnea- breathing 
A)  orth- straight 
B)  or- shallow 
C)  ortho- straight 
D)  opnea- breathing 
E)  pnea- breathing

Question 13

Translate the medical term eupnea as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  breathing fast 
B)  breathing normal 
C)  breathing heavy 
D)  breathing slow 
E)  breathing shallow 
A)  breathing fast 
B)  breathing normal 
C)  breathing heavy 
D)  breathing slow 
E)  breathing shallow

Question 14

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the term tracheomalacia?

Accepted Answer

A)  tracheo (trachea) + malacia (breakdown) = breakdown of the trachea 
B)  tracheo (trachea) + malacia (hardening) = hardening of the trachea 
C)  tracheo (trachea) + malacia (narrowing) = narrowing of the trachea 
D)  tracheo (trachea) + malacia (opening) = opening in the trachea 
E)  tracheo (trachea) + malacia (softening) = softening of the trachea 
A)  tracheo (trachea) + malacia (breakdown) = breakdown of the trachea 
B)  tracheo (trachea) + malacia (hardening) = hardening of the trachea 
C)  tracheo (trachea) + malacia (narrowing) = narrowing of the trachea 
D)  tracheo (trachea) + malacia (opening) = opening in the trachea 
E)  tracheo (trachea) + malacia (softening) = softening of the trachea

Question 15

Which of the following roots translates as the voice box?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

All of the following statements regarding the medical term nebulizer are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  It creates a mist that is inhaled by the patient. 
B)  It is a machine that administers respiratory medication. 
C)  It is derived from the Latin word meaning cloud. 
D)  It is pronounced neh-buh-lih-zir. 
E)  It is used as part of a respiratory treatment and/or therapy. 
A)  It creates a mist that is inhaled by the patient. 
B)  It is a machine that administers respiratory medication. 
C)  It is derived from the Latin word meaning cloud. 
D)  It is pronounced neh-buh-lih-zir. 
E)  It is used as part of a respiratory treatment and/or therapy.

Question 17

Which of the following pairs of medical terms translates as a condition of low carbon dioxide?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypercapnia and hypoxia 
B)  hypocarbia and hypocapnia 
C)  hypocapnia and hypoxia 
D)  hypocarbia and hypoxemia 
E)  hypoxia and hypoxemia 
A)  hypercapnia and hypoxia 
B)  hypocarbia and hypocapnia 
C)  hypocapnia and hypoxia 
D)  hypocarbia and hypoxemia 
E)  hypoxia and hypoxemia

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  bronch + itis 
B)  bronchiol + itis 
C)  pneumon + itis 
D)  trache + itis 
E)  pleur + itis 
A)  bronch + itis 
B)  bronchiol + itis 
C)  pneumon + itis 
D)  trache + itis 
E)  pleur + itis

Question 19

The medical term that means surgical removal of the tonsils is

Accepted Answer

A)  tonsillectomy. 
B)  tonsilectomy. 
C)  tonsillotomy. 
D)  tonsilotomy. 
A)  tonsillectomy. 
B)  tonsilectomy. 
C)  tonsillotomy. 
D)  tonsilotomy.

Question 20

Which of the following statements best describes the medical condition emphysema?

Accepted Answer

A)  a disease causing episodic narrowing and inflammation of the airway 
B)  a disease that causes the alveoli to lose elasticity 
C)  a disease causing fluid to pour out of the lungs into the chest 
D)  a disease characterized by pus inside the chest 
E)  a disease causing swelling in the lungs 
A)  a disease causing episodic narrowing and inflammation of the airway 
B)  a disease that causes the alveoli to lose elasticity 
C)  a disease causing fluid to pour out of the lungs into the chest 
D)  a disease characterized by pus inside the chest 
E)  a disease causing swelling in the lungs

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

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the term hypopnea?

Translate the medical term thoracentesis.

Identify the correct translation for the root nas/o.

Translate the medical term spirometry.

Which of the following is a correct translation and definition for the abbreviation COPD?

Read the following health record information: "I have discussed the biopsy results with the patient, including his treatment options. I explained he would need a partial lobectomy followed by chemotherapy." According to this information, what procedure will the patient undergo?

Build a medical term that means breathing fast.

The medical term for a condition of low oxygen is

The translation of the medical term cyanosis is

Which of the following is the correct root and definition in the medical term orthopnea?

Translate the medical term eupnea as literally as possible.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the term tracheomalacia?

Which of the following roots translates as the voice box?

All of the following statements regarding the medical term nebulizer are true EXCEPT

Which of the following pairs of medical terms translates as a condition of low carbon dioxide?

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

The medical term that means surgical removal of the tonsils is

Which of the following statements best describes the medical condition emphysema?

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

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the term hypopnea?

Translate the medical term thoracentesis.

Identify the correct translation for the root nas/o.

Translate the medical term spirometry.

Which of the following is a correct translation and definition for the abbreviation COPD?

Read the following health record information: "I have discussed the biopsy results with the patient, including his treatment options. I explained he would need a partial lobectomy followed by chemotherapy." According to this information, what procedure will the patient undergo?

Build a medical term that means breathing fast.

The medical term for a condition of low oxygen is

The translation of the medical term cyanosis is

Which of the following is the correct root and definition in the medical term orthopnea?

Translate the medical term eupnea as literally as possible.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the term tracheomalacia?

Which of the following roots translates as the voice box?

All of the following statements regarding the medical term nebulizer are true EXCEPT

Which of the following pairs of medical terms translates as a condition of low carbon dioxide?

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

The medical term that means surgical removal of the tonsils is

Which of the following statements best describes the medical condition emphysema?

Introduction to Medical Language

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

The Cardiovascular Systemcardiology

The Gastrointestinal Systemgastroenterology

The Urinary and Male Reproductive Systemsurology

The Female Reproductive Systemgynecology, Obstetrics, and Neonatology

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