Deck 8: Respiratory System

Question 1

The term tonsilledema means:

A)inflammation of the tonsils.
B)a condition of the tonsils.
C)swelling of the tonsils.
D)softening of the tonsils.

Answer 1

swelling of the tonsils.

Question 2

The term peritonsillar means:

A)pertaining to near the tonsils.
B)behind the tonsils.
C)beyond the tonsils.
D)pertaining to beneath the tonsils.

Answer 2

pertaining to near the tonsils.

Question 3

Which of the following is most useful in measuring the patient's lung capacity?

A)pulmonary function tests
B)Mantoux test
C)postural drainage
D)sputum analysis

Answer 3

pulmonary function tests

Question 4

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)SOB: short of breath
B)TB: tuberculosis
C)URI: upper respiratory infection
D)VC: virtual cytology

Question 5

The term pharyngomalacia means:

A)pertaining to the pharynx.
B)inflammation of the pharynx.
C)softening of the pharynx.
D)enlargement of the pharynx.

Question 6

All of the following involve the collection of a substance within the intrapleural space EXCEPT:

A)hemothorax.
B)pneumothorax.
C)empyema.
D)emphysema.

Question 7

Which of the following terms means pertaining to the lung?

A)pulmonary
B)pulmonopathy
C)pneumonopexy
D)pneumonosis

Question 8

The term sinusocentesis means:

A)inflammation of the sinus.
B)resembling a sinus.
C)enlargement of the sinus.
D)surgical puncture of a sinus.

Question 9

Which of the following terms indicates the surgical removal of a lobe of a lung?

A)pneumothorax.
B)pleurocentesis.
C)pneumotomy.
D)lobectomy.

Question 10

All of the following terms represent abnormal breathing sounds EXCEPT:

A)crackles.
B)stridor.
C)orthopnea.
D)wheeze.

Question 11

Which of the following indicates a surgical procedure?

A)T&A
B)PPD
C)PND
D)MDI

Question 12

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)ABGs: arterial blood gases
B)ARDS: acute respiratory distress syndrome
C)CO₂: carbon monoxide
D)O₂: oxygen

Question 13

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)COPD: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
B)CPR: cardiopulmonary resuscitation
C)PND: pulmonary neodysplasia
D)SIDS: sudden infant death syndrome

Question 14

Which of the following tests is most useful when the physician needs to evaluate circulation within the patient's lungs?

A)nebulizer
B)pulmonary angiography
C)vital capacity
D)thoracentesis

Question 15

Which of the following terms means pain of the pleura?

A)pulmonary
B)pleurodesis
C)pleurodynia
D)pharyngeal

Question 16

If the surgeon places a drainage tube through the patient's thorax, it may be described as:

A)pneumatic.
B)transthoracic.
C)intrapleural.
D)lobar.

Question 17

The term epiglottitis means:

A)pertaining to the epiglottis.
B)inflammation of the epiglottis.
C)a condition of the epiglottis.
D)surgical repair of the epiglottis.

Question 18

The correct definition of coryza is:

A)an acute viral disease, usually in children, marked by a barking cough and respiratory distress.
B)a nosebleed.
C)a common cold.
D)collection of air in the pleural cavity.

Question 19

Which of the following might cause a person to belch more frequently?

A)bronchitis
B)aerophagia
C)coniosis
D)dysphonia

Question 20

Which of the following conditions is most likely to block a patient's airway?

A)pneumonitis
B)anthracosis
C)epiglottedema
D)thoracentesis

Question 21

Which of the following terms means a continuous, somewhat musical sound, heard in the lungs, usually with a stethoscope, caused by partial airway obstruction?

A)crackles
B)rhonchi
C)croup
D)wheezes

Question 22

The correct definition of empyema is:

A)blood or bloody fluid collected in the pleural cavity.
B)collection of infected fluid (pus) in the pleural cavity.
C)a coarse gurgly sound, heard in the lungs with a stethoscope, caused by secretions in the air passages.
D)collection of air in the pleural cavity.

Question 23

The correct definition of rhonchi is:

A)a somewhat musical sound heard in the lungs, usually with a stethoscope, that is caused by partial airway obstruction.
B)an abnormal lung sound, heard with a stethoscope, that sounds like Rice Krispies^®.
C)a coarse, gurgly sound heard in the lungs with a stethoscope, usually caused by secretions in the air passages.
D)a high-pitched upper airway sound, usually heard without a stethoscope, indicating airway obstruction; a medical emergency.

Question 24

Which of the following disorders is characterized by coughing up blood from the respiratory tract?

A)cystic fibrosis
B)epistaxis
C)hemoptysis
D)coryza

Question 25

In which of the following conditions has pus accumulated in the pleural cavity?

A)pleural effusion
B)pneumothorax
C)empyema
D)hemothorax

Question 26

The correct definition of epistaxis is:

A)a high-pitched upper airway sound, heard without a stethoscope, indicating airway obstruction; a medical emergency.
B)O₂ deficiency.
C)a common cold.
D)a nosebleed.

Question 27

During an asthma attack a patient would MOST likely have which of the following symptoms?

A)crackles
B)epistaxis
C)rhonchi
D)wheeze

Question 28

Which of the following combining forms is matched with the correct definition?

A)coni/o: dust
B)chondr/o: cancer
C)phon/o: pharynx
D)spir/o: sinus

Question 29

Which of the following terms means a disease that causes episodic narrowing and inflammation of the airways and produces the symptoms of wheezing, SOB, and cough?

A)asthma
B)croup
C)cystic fibrosis
D)SARS

Question 30

The correct definition of hemothorax is:

A)blood or bloody fluid collected in the pleural cavity.
B)collection of air in the pleural cavity.
C)a coarse, gurgly sound, heard in the lungs with a stethoscope, usually caused by secretions in the air passages.
D)collection of infected fluid (pus) in the pleural cavity.

Question 31

Where is pleural fluid normally located?

A)interpleural
B)endotracheal
C)contralateral
D)circumoral

Question 32

Which of the following terms means a condition of oxygen deficiency?

A)hypoxia
B)coryza
C)crackles
D)epistaxis

Question 33

An artificial opening in the neck that helps a person breathe is a:

A)tracheostomy.
B)tracheotomy.
C)tracheotome.
D)trachectomy.

Question 34

Which of the following disorders is most common in children?

A)atelectasis
B)cystic fibrosis
C)empyema
D)pleural effusion

Question 35

Which of the following terms means a fatal genetic disease that causes frequent respiratory infections, increased airway secretions, and COPD in children?

A)SARS
B)ARDS
C)cystic fibrosis
D)croup

Question 36

A patient suffering from a severe airway obstruction would MOST likely have which of the following symptoms?

A)stridor
B)empyema
C)coryza
D)rhonchi

Question 37

Which of the following terms means a high-pitched upper airway sound, heard without a stethoscope, that indicates airway obstruction?

A)stridor
B)hypoxia
C)croup
D)asthma

Question 38

A patient who has inflammation of the nose may be described as demonstrating:

A)hyperpnea.
B)rhinitis.
C)rhinodynia.
D)tachypnea.

Question 39

Which of the following terms means a group of diseases in which alveolar air sacs are destroyed, resulting in in chronic severe SOB?

A)emphysema
B)chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
C)acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
D)cystic fibrosis

Question 40

Which of the following terms means acute, life-threatening condition of lung injury that develops secondary to some other lung trauma or disorder?

A)ARDS
B)COPD
C)cystic fibrosis
D)croup

Question 41

Match each term with the correct definition.
sputum analysis

A)Radiographic examination of pulmonary circulation after injection of a contrast dye
B)Indirect measure of arterial blood O₂ saturation level
C)Measures levels of O₂, CO₂, and acid-base balance (pH) in arterial blood
D)Sample of mucus or fluid coughed up from the lungs that is evaluated
E)Measurement of volume of air that can be exhaled after maximum inspiration

Question 42

Match the combining form with its meaning.Letters may be used more than once or not at all.
pneum/o

A)dust
B)cartilage
C)nose
D)straight
E)breathing
F)lung
G)mouth, mouth-like opening
H)coal, coal dust
I)sound, voice
J)cancer

Question 43

Which of the following involves rounded tissue growths?

A)nasal polyps
B)histoplasmosis
C)pneumoconiosis
D)silicosis

Question 44

All of the following combining forms are matched with the correct definition EXCEPT:

A)chondr/o: cartilage.
B)rhin/o: nose.
C)stomat/o: mouth.
D)pleur/o: lung.

Question 45

Match each term with the correct definition.
pulmonary angiography

A)Radiographic examination of pulmonary circulation after injection of a contrast dye
B)Indirect measure of arterial blood O₂ saturation level
C)Measures levels of O₂, CO₂, and acid-base balance (pH) in arterial blood
D)Sample of mucus or fluid coughed up from the lungs that is evaluated
E)Measurement of volume of air that can be exhaled after maximum inspiration

Question 46

Match the combining form with its meaning.Letters may be used more than once or not at all.
orth/o

A)dust
B)cartilage
C)nose
D)straight
E)breathing
F)lung
G)mouth, mouth-like opening
H)coal, coal dust
I)sound, voice
J)cancer

Question 47

Which of the following conditions involves birds?

A)histoplasmosis
B)asbestosis
C)coryza
D)legionellosis

Question 48

Match each term with the correct definition.
VC

A)Radiographic examination of pulmonary circulation after injection of a contrast dye
B)Indirect measure of arterial blood O₂ saturation level
C)Measures levels of O₂, CO₂, and acid-base balance (pH) in arterial blood
D)Sample of mucus or fluid coughed up from the lungs that is evaluated
E)Measurement of volume of air that can be exhaled after maximum inspiration

Question 49

Which of the following conditions involves infection?

A)hemothorax
B)empyema
C)epistaxis
D)hemoptysis

Question 50

The term for the condition in which blood or bloody fluid has collected within the intrapleural space, causing lung compression and respiratory distress is

A)pleurisy.
B)hemothorax.
C)hemoptysis.
D)pleural effusion.

Question 51

Which of the following is related to coryza?

A)TV
B)URI
C)AFB
D)ARDS

Question 52

The term for a high-pitched upper-airway sound heard without a stethoscope, indicating airway obstruction; a medical emergency is

A)rhonchi.
B)wheeze.
C)croup.
D)stridor.

Question 53

Which of the following is an acute, life-threatening condition of lung injury that develops secondary to some other lung trauma or disorder?

A)cystic fibrosis
B)coal-worker's pneumoconiosis
C)chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
D)acute respiratory distress syndrome

Question 54

Which of the following is a disorder marked by abnormal increase in the size of air spaces distal to the terminal bronchiole and destruction of the alveolar walls, resulting in loss of normal elasticity and in progressive dyspnea?

A)cystic fibrosis
B)emphysema
C)legionellosis
D)pulmonary tuberculosis

Question 55

Match the combining form with its meaning.Letters may be used more than once or not at all.
or/o

A)dust
B)cartilage
C)nose
D)straight
E)breathing
F)lung
G)mouth, mouth-like opening
H)coal, coal dust
I)sound, voice
J)cancer

Question 56

Match each term with the correct definition.
pulse oximetry

A)Radiographic examination of pulmonary circulation after injection of a contrast dye
B)Indirect measure of arterial blood O₂ saturation level
C)Measures levels of O₂, CO₂, and acid-base balance (pH) in arterial blood
D)Sample of mucus or fluid coughed up from the lungs that is evaluated
E)Measurement of volume of air that can be exhaled after maximum inspiration

Question 57

The term for acute inflammation of the nasal mucosa; the common cold is

A)acute bronchitis.
B)allergic rhinitis.
C)coryza.
D)upper-respiratory infection.

Question 58

Which of the following is a condition in which air collects in the intrapleural space; categorized as open, closed, spontaneous, or tension and commonly called collapsed lung?

A)pneumothorax
B)pleurisy
C)pneumonia
D)pleural effusion

Question 59

Which of the following indicates a sense of urgency?

A)CPAP
B)CXR
C)stat
D)R

Question 60

Match each term with the correct definition.
ABGs

A)Radiographic examination of pulmonary circulation after injection of a contrast dye
B)Indirect measure of arterial blood O₂ saturation level
C)Measures levels of O₂, CO₂, and acid-base balance (pH) in arterial blood
D)Sample of mucus or fluid coughed up from the lungs that is evaluated
E)Measurement of volume of air that can be exhaled after maximum inspiration

Question 61

Match the combining form with its meaning.Letters may be used more than once or not at all.
spir/o

A)dust
B)cartilage
C)nose
D)straight
E)breathing
F)lung
G)mouth, mouth-like opening
H)coal, coal dust
I)sound, voice
J)cancer

Question 62

Match the combining form with its meaning.Letters may be used more than once or not at all.
carcin/o

A)dust
B)cartilage
C)nose
D)straight
E)breathing
F)lung
G)mouth, mouth-like opening
H)coal, coal dust
I)sound, voice
J)cancer

Question 63

Match the combining form with its meaning.Letters may be used more than once or not at all.
rhin/o

A)dust
B)cartilage
C)nose
D)straight
E)breathing
F)lung
G)mouth, mouth-like opening
H)coal, coal dust
I)sound, voice
J)cancer

Question 64

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
MDI ___________________________

Question 65

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
T&A ___________________________

Question 66

Match the combining form with its meaning.Letters may be used more than once or not at all.
anthrac/o

A)dust
B)cartilage
C)nose
D)straight
E)breathing
F)lung
G)mouth, mouth-like opening
H)coal, coal dust
I)sound, voice
J)cancer

Question 67

Match the combining form with its meaning.Letters may be used more than once or not at all.
coni/o

A)dust
B)cartilage
C)nose
D)straight
E)breathing
F)lung
G)mouth, mouth-like opening
H)coal, coal dust
I)sound, voice
J)cancer

Question 68

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
OSA ___________________________

Question 69

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
VC ___________________________

Question 70

Match the combining form with its meaning.Letters may be used more than once or not at all.
nas/o

A)dust
B)cartilage
C)nose
D)straight
E)breathing
F)lung
G)mouth, mouth-like opening
H)coal, coal dust
I)sound, voice
J)cancer

Question 71

Match the combining form with its meaning.Letters may be used more than once or not at all.
chondr/o

A)dust
B)cartilage
C)nose
D)straight
E)breathing
F)lung
G)mouth, mouth-like opening
H)coal, coal dust
I)sound, voice
J)cancer

Question 72

Match the combining form with its meaning.Letters may be used more than once or not at all.
pneumon/o

A)dust
B)cartilage
C)nose
D)straight
E)breathing
F)lung
G)mouth, mouth-like opening
H)coal, coal dust
I)sound, voice
J)cancer

Question 73

Match the combining form with its meaning.Letters may be used more than once or not at all.
pnea

A)dust
B)cartilage
C)nose
D)straight
E)breathing
F)lung
G)mouth, mouth-like opening
H)coal, coal dust
I)sound, voice
J)cancer

Question 74

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
R ___________________________

Question 75

Match the combining form with its meaning.Letters may be used more than once or not at all.
stomat/o

A)dust
B)cartilage
C)nose
D)straight
E)breathing
F)lung
G)mouth, mouth-like opening
H)coal, coal dust
I)sound, voice
J)cancer

Question 76

Match the combining form with its meaning.Letters may be used more than once or not at all.
pulmon/o

A)dust
B)cartilage
C)nose
D)straight
E)breathing
F)lung
G)mouth, mouth-like opening
H)coal, coal dust
I)sound, voice
J)cancer

Question 77

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
PFT ___________________________

Question 78

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
DOE ___________________________

Question 79

Match the combining form with its meaning.Letters may be used more than once or not at all.
phon/o

A)dust
B)cartilage
C)nose
D)straight
E)breathing
F)lung
G)mouth, mouth-like opening
H)coal, coal dust
I)sound, voice
J)cancer

Question 80

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
RA ___________________________