Deck 7: The Respiratory System

Question 1

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Answer 1

The definition "larynx/throat" best matches with the term laryng/o. For example, the term "laryngitis" refers to inflammation/infection to the larynx/throat.

Question 2

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. During respiration, the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place through the walls of the ______________________

Answer 2

Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged through the walls of the alveoli during respiration.

Question 3

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write the word, spelled correctly, on the line provided.
The medical term meaning an accumulation of pus in a body cavity is empyema _____________________________

Answer 3

The term "empiema" spelled correctly is empyema. This term means there is an accumulation of pus in a body cavity.

Question 4

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The term meaning bleeding from the lungs is ________________________________________

Question 5

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During his asthma attacks, Jamaal Nelson uses an inhaler containing a__________________________ This medication expands the opening of the passages into his lungs.

Question 6

These terms are not found in this chapter; however, they are made up of the following familiar word parts. If you need help in creating the term, refer to your medical dictionary.
Inflammation of both the pharynx and the larynx is known as_____________________________________

Question 7

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Question 8

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The term meaning spitting blood or blood-stained sputum is _____________________________________________

Question 9

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write the word, spelled correctly, on the line provided.
The medical name for the disease commonly known as whooping cough is pertussis ____________________________

Question 10

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The term meaning pain in the pleura or in the side is _______________________________

Question 11

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Each year, Mr. Partin receives a flu shot to prevent __________________________________

Question 12

These terms are not found in this chapter; however, they are made up of the following familiar word parts. If you need help in creating the term, refer to your medical dictionary.
Abnormal narrowing of the lumen of the trachea is known as_____________________________________

Question 13

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Question 14

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. Black lung disease is the lay term for ______________________________________

Question 15

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The frenic nerves stimulate the diaphragm and cause it to contract _________________________________

Question 16

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A contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles that tighten and squeeze the airway shut is known as a/an _______________________________

Question 17

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When hit during a fight, Marvin Roper's nose started to bleed. The medical term for this condition is ___________________________

Question 18

These terms are not found in this chapter; however, they are made up of the following familiar word parts. If you need help in creating the term, refer to your medical dictionary.
The surgical repair of a bronchial defect is a/an_____________________________________

Question 19

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Question 20

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The term_____________________________________ means an abnormally rapid rate of respiration.

Question 21

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write the word, spelled correctly, on the line provided.
An antitussiff is administered to prevent or relieve coughing ______________________________

Question 22

Divide each term into its component word parts. Write these word parts, in sequence, on the lines provided. When necessary, use a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel. (You may not need all of the lines provided.)
Bronchorrhea means an excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi.

Question 23

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The doctor's examination revealed that Juanita Martinez has an accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity. This diagnosis is recorded on her chart as a/an___________________________

Question 24

These terms are not found in this chapter; however, they are made up of the following familiar word parts. If you need help in creating the term, refer to your medical dictionary.
Inflammation of the epiglottis is known as_____________________________________

Question 25

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Question 26

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The term meaning any voice impairment is ________________________________

Question 27

In the space provided, write the words that each abbreviation stands for.
ARDS ___________________________________________________________

Question 28

Divide each term into its component word parts. Write these word parts, in sequence, on the lines provided. When necessary, use a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel. (You may not need all of the lines provided.)
The oropharynx is visible when looking at the back of the mouth.

Question 29

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Duncan McClanahan had a/an ________________________________ performed to correct damage to the septum of his nose.

Question 30

These terms are not found in this chapter; however, they are made up of the following familiar word parts. If you need help in creating the term, refer to your medical dictionary.
The inspection of both the trachea and bronchi through a bronchoscope is a/ an___________________________________

Question 31

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Question 32

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Question 33

In the space provided, write the words that each abbreviation stands for.
CF ___________________________________________________________

Question 34

Divide each term into its component word parts. Write these word parts, in sequence, on the lines provided. When necessary, use a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel. (You may not need all of the lines provided.)
Polysomnography measures physiological activity during sleep and is most often performed to detect nocturnal defects in breathing associated with sleep apnea.

Question 35

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Suzanne Holderman is suffering from an inflammation of the bronchial walls. The medical term for Suzanne's condition is chronic __________________________

Question 36

These terms are not found in this chapter; however, they are made up of the following familiar word parts. If you need help in creating the term, refer to your medical dictionary.
Paralysis of the walls of the bronchi is known as___________________________________

Question 37

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Question 38

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Question 39

In the space provided, write the words that each abbreviation stands for.
FESS ___________________________________________________________

Question 40

Divide each term into its component word parts. Write these word parts, in sequence, on the lines provided. When necessary, use a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel. (You may not need all of the lines provided.)
Pneumorrhagia is bleeding from the lungs.

Question 41

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Ted Coleman required the permanent placement of a breathing tube. The procedure for the placement of this tube is called a/an __________________________________

Question 42

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Question 43

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Question 44

In the space provided, write the words that each abbreviation stands for.
SIDS ___________________________________________________________

Question 45

Divide each term into its component word parts. Write these word parts, in sequence, on the lines provided. When necessary, use a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel. (You may not need all of the lines provided.)
Rhinorrhea, also known as a runny nose, is an excessive flow of mucus from the nose.

Question 46

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. An inflammation of the pleura that causes pleurodynia is known as ____________________________

Question 47

The following story and questions are designed to stimulate critical thinking through class discussion or as a brief essay response. There are no right or wrong answers to these questions.
Sylvia Gaylord works as a legal aide on the 12th floor of a tall glass-and-steel monument to modern architectural technology. On clear days, the views are spectacular. From her cubicle, Sylvia's eye catches the edge of the beautiful blue and white skyscaper as she reaches for her inhaler. This is the third attack since she returned from lunch 4 hours ago-her asthma is really bad today. But if she leaves work early again, her boss will write her up for it. Sylvia concentrates on breathing normally.
Her roommate, Kelly, is a respiratory therapist at the county hospital. Kelly says Sylvia's asthma attacks are probably triggered by the city's high level of air pollution. That can't be true. They both run in the park every morning before work, and Sylvia rarely needs to use her inhaler. The problems start when she gets to work. The wheezing and coughing were so bad today that by the time she got up the elevator and into her cubicle, she could hardly breathe.
Last night, the cable news ran a story on the unhealthy air found in some buildings. They called it "sick building syndrome" and reported that certain employees developed allergic reactions just by breathing the air. "Hmmm," she thought, "It seems like more and more people are getting sick in our office. John has had the flu twice. Sid's bronchitis turned into bronchopneumonia, and Hui complains of sinusitis. Could this building have an air quality problem?"
Discuss which environmental factors might cause an asthma attack.

Question 48

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Question 49

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Question 50

In the space provided, write the words that each abbreviation stands for.
URI ___________________________________________________________

Question 51

If the statement is true, write True on the line. If the statement is false, write False on the line.
____________________________A pulse oximeter is a monitor placed inside the ear to measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood.

Question 52

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided.The substance ejected through the mouth and used for diagnostic purposes in respiratory disorders is known as ____________________________

Question 53

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Question 54

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Question 55

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Question 56

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. Inhaling a foreign substance into the upper respiratory tract can cause ________________________________ pneumonia.

Question 57

If the statement is true, write True on the line. If the statement is false, write False on the line.
____________________________ In atelectasis, the lung fails to expand because there is a blockage of the air passages or pneumothorax.

Question 58

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The term meaning a bluish discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of adequate oxygen is _____________________

Question 59

The following story and questions are designed to stimulate critical thinking through class discussion or as a brief essay response. There are no right or wrong answers to these questions.
Sylvia Gaylord works as a legal aide on the 12th floor of a tall glass-and-steel monument to modern architectural technology. On clear days, the views are spectacular. From her cubicle, Sylvia's eye catches the edge of the beautiful blue and white skyscaper as she reaches for her inhaler. This is the third attack since she returned from lunch 4 hours ago-her asthma is really bad today. But if she leaves work early again, her boss will write her up for it. Sylvia concentrates on breathing normally.
Her roommate, Kelly, is a respiratory therapist at the county hospital. Kelly says Sylvia's asthma attacks are probably triggered by the city's high level of air pollution. That can't be true. They both run in the park every morning before work, and Sylvia rarely needs to use her inhaler. The problems start when she gets to work. The wheezing and coughing were so bad today that by the time she got up the elevator and into her cubicle, she could hardly breathe.
Last night, the cable news ran a story on the unhealthy air found in some buildings. They called it "sick building syndrome" and reported that certain employees developed allergic reactions just by breathing the air. "Hmmm," she thought, "It seems like more and more people are getting sick in our office. John has had the flu twice. Sid's bronchitis turned into bronchopneumonia, and Hui complains of sinusitis. Could this building have an air quality problem?"
Discuss what Sylvia might do to find out if her building has an air quality problem.

Question 60

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Question 61

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The exchange of gases within the cells of the body is known as ____________________________________

Question 62

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The term meaning abnormally rapid deep breathing is _______________________________________

Question 63

If the statement is true, write True on the line. If the statement is false, write False on the line.
____________________________ Croup is an allergic reaction to airborne allergens.

Question 64

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The medical term meaning sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx is _________________________

Question 65

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Question 66

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The heart, aorta, esophagus, and trachea are located in the ___________________________________________

Question 67

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The term that describes the lung disease caused by asbestos particles in the lungs is _________________________

Question 68

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The term meaning the surgical creation of a stoma into the trachea to insert a breathing tube is ______________________

Question 69

If the statement is true, write True on the line. If the statement is false, write False on the line.
____________________________ Hypoxemia is the condition of below-normal oxygenation of arterial blood.

Question 70

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The pattern of alternating periods of rapid breathing, slow breathing, and the absence of breathing is known as ___________________________

Question 71

The following story and questions are designed to stimulate critical thinking through class discussion or as a brief essay response. There are no right or wrong answers to these questions.
Sylvia Gaylord works as a legal aide on the 12th floor of a tall glass-and-steel monument to modern architectural technology. On clear days, the views are spectacular. From her cubicle, Sylvia's eye catches the edge of the beautiful blue and white skyscaper as she reaches for her inhaler. This is the third attack since she returned from lunch 4 hours ago-her asthma is really bad today. But if she leaves work early again, her boss will write her up for it. Sylvia concentrates on breathing normally.
Her roommate, Kelly, is a respiratory therapist at the county hospital. Kelly says Sylvia's asthma attacks are probably triggered by the city's high level of air pollution. That can't be true. They both run in the park every morning before work, and Sylvia rarely needs to use her inhaler. The problems start when she gets to work. The wheezing and coughing were so bad today that by the time she got up the elevator and into her cubicle, she could hardly breathe.
Last night, the cable news ran a story on the unhealthy air found in some buildings. They called it "sick building syndrome" and reported that certain employees developed allergic reactions just by breathing the air. "Hmmm," she thought, "It seems like more and more people are getting sick in our office. John has had the flu twice. Sid's bronchitis turned into bronchopneumonia, and Hui complains of sinusitis. Could this building have an air quality problem?"
What factors did Sylvia and Kelly consider as possible triggers for Sylvia's frequent attack?

Question 72

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The______________________________________________ acts as a lid over the entrance to the laryngopharynx.

Question 73

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The form of pneumonia that can be prevented through vaccination is _______________________________________

Question 74

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The diaphragm is relaxed during __________________________________

Question 75

If the statement is true, write True on the line. If the statement is false, write False on the line.
____________________________ Emphysema is the progressive loss of lung function in which the chest sometimes assumes an enlarged barrel shape.

Question 76

These terms are not found in this chapter; however, they are made up of the following familiar word parts. If you need help in creating the term, refer to your medical dictionary.
An abnormal discharge from the pharynx is known as _____________________________________

Question 77

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Question 78

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The innermost layer of the pleura is known as the _______________________________________

Question 79

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The term commonly known as shortness of breath is ___________________________________

Question 80

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing, and wheezing is known as __________________________