Deck 8: Respiratory System: The Essentials of the Language of Pulmonology

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

Cilia

Question 2

Mrs.Penny had a severe case of pneumonia and was receiving antibiotics for treatment.She also developed pleurisy.Which of the following is the best definition of pleurisy?

A)Difficulty breathing.
B)Infection that has moved into the bloodstream.
C)Inflammation of the lining of the lung.
D)Infection of the membrane covering the lungs.
E)Irritation of the diaphragm resulting from coughing.

Answer 2

Inflammation of the lining of the lung.

Question 3

The term for a muscular tube from the back of the nose to the larynx is:

A)pharynx.
B)epiglottis.
C)esophagus.
D)catheter.
E)laryngoscope.

Answer 3

pharynx.

Question 4

Which body sensation is most influenced by smell?

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

Question 5

The term pleura is a ______ word and means _____.

A)Greek; tissue
B)Greek; rib
C)German; rib
D)French; breath
E)Latin; lung

Question 6

A dry, hacking cough is correctly documented and described as being:

A)hemoptysis.
B)mucopurulent.
C)cyanotic.
D)expectorated.
E)nonproductive.

Question 7

What is the medical term for voice box?

A)Pharynx
B)Trachea
C)Thyroid cartilage
D)Larynx
E)Stoma

Question 8

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

A)Nose
B)Nares
C)Olfaction
D)Odiferous
E)Nostril

Question 9

The alveolus is:

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)located above the sternal notch.

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)Windpipe
C)End point
D)Condition
E)Old

Question 12

What is the plural form of the term bronchus?

A)Bronchuses
B)Bronchum
C)Bronchae
D)Bronchi
E)Bronches

Question 13

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 midaxillary line
E)Resting on the diaphragm

Question 14

The prefix in the word ultrasonography means :

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

Question 15

Mr.Stuckey has a history of COPD.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 16

The exchange of gases between air and blood and interstitial fluids is known as:

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

Question 17

The plural of alveolus is:

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

Question 18

Which term refers to the fibrotic lung disease that is caused by the inhalation of different dusts?

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

Question 19

What does the word atelectasis mean?

A)Suction
B)Collapse of a part of a lung
C)Cancer of a lobe of the lung
D)A condition in which the alveoli are hyperinflated
E)Inflammation of the lung parenchyma

Question 20

The suffix in the word respiration means :

A)process.
B)again.
C)oxygen.
D)alveoli.
E)movement.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

Johnny Jones is a 1-year-old who came into the doctor's office with his father.Johnny seemed to be having severe headaches and congestion in his nasal passages.The areas around his eyes were giving Johnny pain.The doctor seemed concerned that Johnny may have which of the following problems after finding signs of inflammation.

A)Sinusitis
B)Pharyngitis
C)Epiglottitis
D)Conjunctivitis
E)Bronchiolitis

Question 23

What is the medical term for a nosebleed?

A)Epistaxis
B)Hemestaxis
C)Hematoma
D)Phlebotomy
E)Episiotomy

Question 24

Antibiotics are used when:

A)the patient is sneezing.
B)when a bacterial infection is present.
C)a person is feeling well.
D)the patient cannot breathe.
E)when a viral infection is present.

Question 25

Snoring occurs most frequently in_________ and becomes worse with ______.

A)women, sleep
B)men; age
C)children; age
D)pets; age
E)men; sickness

Question 26

In the term endotracheal, what does the prefix mean?

A)Inside
B)At the end of
C)Upside down
D)Alongside of
E)Under

Question 27

Which of the following words is from the Greek word meaning windpipe?

A)Catheter
B)Fossa
C)Fistula
D)Bronchus
E)Fissure

Question 28

Which of the following defines the medical condition silicosis?

A)Fibrotic lung disease caused by inhaling silica particles
B)Silk-like material in the eyes
C)Silicone that has been eaten
D)Air in the pleural cavity
E)Infection of the ear and nose.

Question 29

Which of the following instruments measures respiratory volumes?

A)Spirometer
B)Metered-dose inhaler
C)Ventilator
D)Sphygmomanometer
E)Stethoscope

Question 30

The crackle sound that is heard through a stethoscope when air bubbles move through liquid in the lungs is called:

A)alveolus.
B)crepitus.
C)sonorous.
D)wheezing.
E)rales.

Question 31

Which of the following terms refers to matter that is coughed up and spat out by individuals with respiratory disorders?

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

Question 32

Which structure divides the nasal cavity into a right and left compartment?

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

Question 33

What does the root of the word pulmonology mean?

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

Question 34

In the term lobectomy, what does the suffix mean?

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

Question 35

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 medial septum
E)In the posterior nasal cavity

Question 36

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 37

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

A)Respiraetor
B)Risperator
C)Resperater
D)Respiratore
E)Respirator

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

Which of the following word elements refers to the nose?

A)Meatus
B)Stax
C)Rhin
D)Pneum
E)Purul

Question 40

Which of the following terms has a root meaning chest?

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

Question 41

What does the prefix in the term apnea mean?

A)Breath
B)Without
C)Difficulty
D)Pertaining to
E)Many

Question 42

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 43

Nancy Gill developed an upper respiratory viral 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 problems?

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

Question 44

The root in the term cyanosis means :

A)red.
B)black.
C)purple.
D)blue.
E)yellow.

Question 45

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 46

Which of the following words has a root meaning wind?

A)Ventilation
B)Nebulizer
C)Nose
D)Pharynx
E)Uvula

Question 47

Which of the following terms means removal of a lung?

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

Question 48

What surgery removes lung tissue attached to a bronchiole?

A)Lobectomy
B)Pneumonectomy
C)Pulmonary resection
D)Segmental resection
E)Wedge resection

Question 49

Inflammation of the nasal mucosa is known as:

A)rhinoplasty.
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.What kind of procedure or test is this?

A)A small sample will be removed for tests.
B)The affected area of the lung will be removed.
C)A small, round opening will be made.
D)A section of tissue will be grafted.
E)A tube for drainage will be placed in the thorax.

Question 51

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?

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

Question 52

In the term pneumonia, what does the root mean?

A)Lung, air
B)Infection
C)Inspiration
D)Obstruction
E)Infection.

Question 53

Which of the following terms has the same meaning as rhinitis?

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

Question 54

What does the suffix in the term nasal mean?

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

Question 55

Which of the following structures does not participate in the production of sound?

A)Pharynx
B)Tongue
C)Teeth
D)Lips
E)Epiglottis

Question 56

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 air
D)Recognizing 4000 smells
E)Serving as a passageway from outside to the lower respiratory tract

Question 57

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 swallowing of saliva and other oral fluids
D)Olfaction
E)Protecting against foreign bodies and some microorganisms

Question 58

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

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

Question 59

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

A)Thoracotomy
B)Endotracheal intubation
C)Pneumonotomy
D)Oropharyngeal pressure respirator
E)Segmentectomy

Question 60

What does the suffix in the term adenoid mean?

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

Question 61

The word stridor is from the Latin word meaning:

A)above the lung.
B)surrounding the lungs.
C)mesentery.
D)a harsh, creaking sound.
E)inside the pharynx.

Question 62

What is another name for a pleural tap?

A)Mediastinoscopy
B)Bronchoscopy
C)Tracheal aspiration
D)Thoracentesis
E)Thoracotomy

Question 63

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 64

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

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

Question 65

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

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

Question 66

What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the tonsils?

A)Aphonia
B)Tonsillectomy
C)Tonsillitis
D)Tonsillotomy
E)Dyspnea

Question 67

In the term polysomnography, what does the prefix mean?

A)Recording
B)Sleep
C)Enzyme
D)Enlarged
E)Many

Question 68

What is the medical term for windpipe?

A)Esophagus
B)Bronchus
C)Pharynx
D)Nares
E)Cannula

Question 69

The upper opening into the larynx from the oropharynx is called the:

A)trachea.
B)glottis.
C)foramen.
D)meatus.
E)transition zone.

Question 70

In a thoracotomy, through which part of the body is an incision made?

A)Liver
B)Spleen
C)Intercostal area
D)Mediastinum
E)Thymus gland

Question 71

What does a pulse oximeter measure?

A)Number of red blood cells
B)Rate of your pulse
C)Oxygen saturation of the blood
D)Number of white blood cells
E)Blood volume

Question 72

The word hypoxic means________:

A)too much oxygen.
B)blood pressure management.
C)fluid restriction.
D)deficient in oxygen.
E)apex of the lung.

Question 73

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

A)It can be caused by very thin neck tissue.
B)There are periods when the breathing stops.
C)The heart maintains its normal rate throughout the sleep periods.
D)There are no long-term effects from this condition.
E)This condition is caused by an acute bacterial infection.

Question 74

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

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

Question 75

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

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

Question 76

What is the term that refers to an instrument that measures respiratory volumes?

A)Volumeter
B)Metered-dose inhaler
C)Spirometer
D)Sphygmomanometer
E)Pulse oximeter

Question 77

Which word has a root that means cloud?

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

Question 78

What is the plural form of the medical term for nostril?

A)Nares
B)Naris
C)Nosis
D)Noses
E)Nostres

Question 79

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 80

Which term has a root word element that means split?

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