Deck 13: Respiratory System

Question 1

The suffix in the medical term bronchogenicmeans

A)Enlarged
B)Pus
C)Development
D)Creation
E)Bronchus

Answer 1

Creation

Question 2

Which of these following words comes from the Latin origin meaning to smell?

A)Nose
B)Alveolus
C)Olfaction
D)Odiforous
E)Odifaction

Answer 2

Olfaction

Question 3

The transport of O₂ from the outside air to tissue cells and the transport of CO₂ from tissue cells to the outside is known as

A)respiration
B)circulation
C)inspiration
D)regulation
E)olfaction

Answer 3

respiration

Question 4

Mr. Stuckey has a history of COPD. He experienced an exacerbation of his condition and was taken to the emergency department for treatment. The doctor ordered various tests and treatments, including an ABG. What does COPD stand for?

A)Chronic organ perfusion dependency
B)Chronic organic pulmonary disease
C)Chronic obstructive perfusion deficiency
D)Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
E)Chronic obstructive pulmonary dyspnea

Question 5

What is the plural form of the medical term pleura?

A)Pleuruses
B)Pleurum
C)Pleurae
D)Pleuri
E)Pleures

Question 6

What does the combining form in the word pulmonology mean?

A)The study of
B)Lung
C)Air
D)Breath
E)Removal of

Question 7

A patient is diagnosed as having atelectasis. This means that the patient has a(n)

A)inflammation of the lining of the lung.
B)collapse of a part of a lung.
C)cancer of a lobe of the lung.
D)condition in which the alveoli are hyperinflated.
E)inflammation of the lung parenchyma.

Question 8

The anatomical structure that connects the back of the nose to the larynx is the

A)pharynx
B)nares
C)esophagus
D)cricoid cartilage
E)trachea

Question 9

Which body sensation is most influenced by the sense of smell?

A)Sense of proprioception
B)Sense of revulsion
C)Sense of sight
D)Sense of purpose
E)Sense of taste

Question 10

The movement of gases into and out of the lungs is known as

A)inhalation
B)perfusion
C)exhalation
D)ventilation
E)circulation

Question 11

What does the suffix in the term bronchiole mean?

A)Small
B)Pertaining to
C)Endpoint
D)Condition
E)Old

Question 12

Where is the apex of the lung located?

A)Above and behind the clavicle
B)Behind the inferior edge of the scapula
C)At the level of the third intercostal space
D)Along the mid-axillary line
E)Resting on the diaphragm

Question 13

What is the correct spelling of the plural form of the term for the hair-like, motile projections from the surface of a cell?

A)Cillia
B)Cilia
C)Ciliae
D)Cilias
E)Cliums

Question 14

Which of the following statements best defines internal respiration?

A)The process of oxygen passing from alveoli into red blood cells.
B)The process of drawing air into the lungs.
C)The use of oxygen in cellular metabolism.
D)The rate at which carbon dioxide is released into the alveoli.
E)The movement of the diaphragm when inhaling and exhaling.

Question 15

Name the combining from which means voice box?

A)Pharyng/o
B)Trache/o
C)Thyroid/o
D)Laryng/o
E)Stom/o

Question 16

The prefix in the word antibiotic means

A)living organism
B)with
C)against
D)works together
E)less than

Question 17

The alveolus is defined as

A)one of the lobes of the lung
B)one of the breath sounds
C)the terminal element of the respiratory tract
D)the site at which oxygen is exhaled
E)the area above the sternal notch

Question 18

Mrs. Penny had a severe case of pneumonia and was receiving antibiotics for treatment. She coughed so much that she fractured a rib and also developed pleurisy. Pleurisy is best defined as

A)a lung condition causing difficulty breathing.
B)an infection that has moved into the blood stream.
C)an inflammation of the lining of the lung.
D)an infection of a lobe of the lung.
E)an irritation of the diaphragm due to coughing.

Question 19

The fibrotic lung disease caused by the inhalation of different dusts is called

A)Pneumonia
B)Pneumonitis
C)Pneumoconiosis
D)Pneumoniosis
E)Pneumoconitis

Question 20

The plural form of the medical term alveolus is

A)alveoluses
B)alveoli
C)alveolar
D)alveolis
E)alveolae

Question 21

Where is the olfactory region located?

A)In the extreme superior region of the nasal cavity
B)In the inferior lateral nares
C)In the posterior turbinates
D)In the media septum
E)In the posterior nasal cavity

Question 22

Which of the following terms refers to the act of coughing up and spitting out mucus from the respiratory tract?

A)Expectorate
B)Hemoptysis
C)Ecchymosis
D)Mucus
E)Sputum

Question 23

The costal surface of the lungs presses against which body part?

A)Diaphragm
B)Mediastinum
C)Rib cage
D)Sternum
E)Liver

Question 24

What does the prefix in the term endotracheal mean?

A)Inside
B)At the end of
C)Around
D)Alongside of
E)Underneath

Question 25

Identify the correct sequence of the parts of the respiratory system through which air passes as it enters the body.

A)Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and alveoli
B)Nose, larynx, pharynx, trachea, bronchioles, and alveoli
C)Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli
D)Mouth, larynx, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli
E)Nose, larynx, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli

Question 26

Which of the following terms is from the Latin origin meaning passage?

A)Concha
B)Fossa
C)Fistula
D)Meatus
E)Fissure

Question 27

The physician auscultates the patient's lung with a stethoscope and hears a crackling sound made when air bubbles pass through liquid. The name of this sound is

A)stridor
B)crepitus
C)rhochus
D)wheeze
E)rale

Question 28

Which of the following instruments measures respiratory volumes?

A)Spirometer
B)Oximeter
C)Ventilator
D)Sphygmomanometer
E)Stethoscope

Question 29

Johnny Jones is a 1-year-old who came into the doctor's office with his father. Johnny is having increased respiratory distress and retractions in the intercostal spaces of the chest. The doctor seemed concerned that Johnny may have which of the following conditions?

A)Rhinitis
B)Pharyngitis
C)Epiglottis
D)Conjunctivitis
E)Bronchiolitis

Question 30

Which of the following word elements refers to the nose?

A)Meatus
B)-Stax
C)Rhin-
D)Pneum-
E)Nos/o

Question 31

Which of the following terms has both a root element and a root/combining form?

A)Pneumonia
B)Mucopurulent
C)Ventilator
D)Paranasal
E)Amniocentesis

Question 32

What is the correct spelling of the term that has the same meaning as ventilator?

A)Respiraetor
B)Spirometer
C)Venti-mask
D)Respiratore
E)Respirator

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?

A)Allowing carbon dioxide to leave the blood and enter the air.
B)Making speech and other sound possible.
C)Allowing saliva and other oral fluids to be swallowed.
D)Regulating the pH of the blood.
E)Protecting against foreign bodies and some microorganisms.

Question 34

What is a normal respiratory rate for a resting adult?

A)8-10 times per minute
B)10-15 times per minute
C)15-20 times per minute
D)20-25 times per minute
E)25-30 times per minute

Question 35

One of the functions of the paranasal sinuses is to

A)collect drainage during a cold.
B)alleviate pressure changes within the head.
C)act as resonating chambers for the sounds of the voice.
D)aid in the sense of smell.
E)trap bacteria and other pathogens.

Question 36

Which of the following structures divides the nasal cavity into a right and left compartment?

A)Vestibule
B)Septum
C)Turbinate
D)Palate
E)Sinus

Question 37

In the term lobectomy, what does the suffix mean?

A)Enlargement
B)Within
C)Surgical incision
D)The study of
E)Surgical removal of

Question 38

What does the suffix in the term spirometry mean?

A)To study
B)To remove
C)To examine
D)The process of measuring
E)The process of teaching

Question 39

Which of the following structures is NOT one of the six connected elements of the respiratory tract?

A)Nose
B)Pharynx
C)Tongue
D)Larynx
E)Bronchi

Question 40

What is the medical term for a nosebleed?

A)Epistaxis
B)Hemestaxis
C)Hematoma
D)Hemoptysis
E)Rhinorrhea

Question 41

What does the prefix in the term apnea mean?

A)Breathe
B)Without
C)Difficulty
D)Pertaining to
E)Away

Question 42

What does the suffix in the term adenoid mean?

A)Gland
B)Small
C)Without
D)Resembling
E)Pertaining to

Question 43

Which of the following terms is a synonym for rhinitis?

A)Sinusitis
B)Mucopurulent
C)Laryngitis
D)Coryza
E)Epistaxis

Question 44

The term that means below normal levels of oxygen in tissues, gases or blood is

A)oxyia
B)cyanosis
C)hypoxia
D)hyperoxia
E)hypercapnia

Question 45

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?

A)Trachiostomy
B)Tomagraphy
C)Mediastinoscopy
D)Endotrachael
E)Bronchoscopie

Question 46

What does the suffix in the word rhinoplasty mean?

A)Removal of
B)Condition
C)Surgical repair
D)Resection
E)Nose

Question 47

In the medical term pneumonia, what does the root in the term mean?

A)Lung, air
B)Infection
C)Breath
D)Obstruction
E)infection

Question 48

What is the meaning of the suffix in the word thoracentesis?

A)Surgical repair
B)Removal of
C)Abnormal condition
D)To puncture
E)New opening

Question 49

Inflammation of the nasal mucosa is known as

A)sinusitis
B)mucositis
C)naritis
D)rhinitis
E)blepharitis

Question 50

Mr. Slicer has been diagnosed with cancer of the lung and is scheduled for resection of the tumor. The explanation of the procedure given to Mr. Slicer is that the physician plans to

A)remove a small sample of tissue for tests.
B)remove the affected area of the lung.
C)make a small, round opening in the lung.
D)graft normal tissue over the cancerous lesion.
E)insert a drainage tube in the thorax.

Question 51

What is the correct spelling of the term that means an inflammation of the pharynx?

A)Pharingitis
B)Fairyngitis
C)Pharynxitis
D)Pharyngitis
E)Pharigitis

Question 52

Which of the following terms means removal of a lung?

A)Lobectomy
B)Thoracotomy
C)Bronchiectomy
D)Pneumonectomy
E)Tracheotomy

Question 53

What does the abbreviation PEEP refer to?

A)A technique in ventilation to keep the alveoli from collapsing.
B)The sound of an obstructed airway.
C)A test for vital capacity.
D)Surgical removal of a section of the lung.
E)Examination of the pharynx.

Question 54

Which structure is NOT involved in snoring?

A)Epiglottis
B)Tongue
C)Nose
D)Upper pharynx
E)Uvula

Question 55

In the term polysomnography, what does the prefix mean?

A)Process of recording
B)Sleep
C)Excessive
D)Enlarged
E)Many

Question 56

What is the name of the procedure that is performed to allow a non-breathing patient to be placed on a ventilator?

A)Tracheotomy
B)Endotracheal intubation
C)Bronchoscopy
D)Continuous positive airway pressure
E)Positive end-expiratory pressure

Question 57

Nancy Gill developed a viral upper respiratory infection that developed into a bacterial infection with thick yellow nasal drainage, headache, and low-grade fever. She went to her healthcare practitioner for help. Which of the following is most likely the cause of her symptoms?

A)Rhinitis
B)Sinusitis
C)Epistaxis
D)Pneumonia
E)Diphtheria

Question 58

What does the suffix in the term nasal mean?

A)Nose
B)Nostril
C)Belonging to
D)Resembling
E)Pertaining to

Question 59

What is the medical term for the muscular funnel that receives air from the nasal cavity and food and drink from the oral cavity?

A)Esophagus
B)Trachea
C)Cartilage
D)Tongue
E)Pharynx

Question 60

Which of the following is NOT a function of the nose?

A)Cooling air that enters from the outside
B)Trapping large particles in the air
C)Moisturizing the air
D)Recognizing 4000 separate smells
E)Serving as a passageway from outside to the upper respiratory tract

Question 61

What is the plural form of nostril?

A)Nares
B)Naris
C)Nosis
D)Narus
E)Nari

Question 62

What is the medical term for windpipe?

A)Esophagus
B)Bronchus
C)Trachea
D)Nares
E)Larynx

Question 63

What is the correct spelling of the word that means inflammation of the tonsils?

A)Tonsilitis
B)Toncilitis
C)Tonsillitis
D)Tonsilosis
E)Toncillitis

Question 64

The medical term which means loss of voice is

A)Aphonia
B)Apnea
C)Dysphonia
D)Laryngitis
E)Dyspnea

Question 65

Which of the following terms has a root word element that means split?

A)Biconcave
B)Hilum
C)Mediastinal
D)Diaphragmatic
E)Fissure

Question 66

What does the term cricoid mean?

A)The location of the thyroid gland
B)Resembling a neck
C)Resembling cartilage
D)Ring-shaped cartilage in the larynx
E)Oval-shaped cartilage in the trachea

Question 67

Which of the following terms refers to the collection of lymphoid tissue in the oropharynx?

A)Adenoid
B)Sphenoid
C)Tonsil
D)Nodes
E)Uvula

Question 68

Where is the laryngopharynx located?

A)Below the tip of the epiglottis.
B)Below the soft palate and above the epiglottis.
C)At the back of the nose and above the soft palate.
D)Directly beneath the uvula.
E)In the space between the tonsils.

Question 69

Pulmonary rehabilitation is an important component in treating patients with chronic respiratory conditions. A patient in pulmonary rehabilitation can expect to receive which of the following procedures/services?

A)Rhinoplasty
B)Blood pressure management
C)Monitoring fluid intake
D)Exercises for the upper and lower extremities
E)Tracheal aspiration

Question 70

The upper opening of the larynx is called the

A)trachea
B)glottis
C)foramen
D)meatus
E)epiglottis

Question 71

Which of the following is true of the disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea?

A)It is rare for this condition to cause gasping for breath while asleep.
B)There are periods when breathing stops.
C)The heart maintains its normal rate throughout the periods of apnea.
D)There are no long-term effects from this condition.
E)This condition is caused by an acute bacterial infection.

Question 72

Which of the following infections is characterized by a barking cough?

A)Pneumonia
B)Croup
C)Diphtheria
D)Tuberculosis
E)Pleurisy

Question 73

Tonsillitis is most frequently caused by which of the following bacteria?

A)Streptococci
B)Staphylococci
C)Meningococci
D)Gonococci
E)Pneumococci

Question 74

Which of the following organs/structures makes a concave impression on the medial side of the left lung?

A)Liver
B)Spleen
C)Heart
D)Mediastinum
E)Thymus gland

Question 75

Which of the following statements is true regarding the vocal cords?

A)Air movement is for breathing, not sound.
B)Intrinsic muscles maintain the shape of the neck around the cords.
C)Male vocal cords are longer and vibrate more slowly than female cords.
D)Female vocal cords are thicker and vibrate more quickly than male cords.
E)The sounds coming from the vocal cords need little modification to produce words.

Question 76

The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominal cavity by which of the following muscles?

A)Sternocleidomastoid
B)Pectoralis major
C)Trapezius
D)Latissimus dorsi
E)Diaphragm

Question 77

Which of the following terms refers to the connective tissue framework that supports the parenchyma of an organ or gland?

A)Conchae
B)Hilum
C)Mesentery
D)Stroma
E)Turbinates

Question 78

Which of the following terms refers to the agent or device that is used to burn or scar a tissue?

A)Lacerate
B)Debride
C)Lysis
D)Cryosurgery
E)Cautery

Question 79

Which of the following terms refers to the noise produced by vibrations in the structures of the nasopharynx?

A)Rales
B)Snore
C)Rhonchi
D)Wheezes
E)Crackles

Question 80

Which of the following words has a root element that means cloud?

A)Mucolytic
B)Nebulizer
C)Intubate
D)Oxygen
E)Bronchodilator