Deck 5: Respiratory System and Introduction to Diagnostic Procedures and Tests

Question 1

What is the pronunciation for the anatomic structure defined as a flap of cartilage that keeps food out of the trachea and larynx?

A)(TON-sils)
B)
C)(FAR-inks)
D)(ep-i-GLOT-is)

Answer 1

(ep-i-GLOT-is)

Question 2

The combining form orth/o is defined as

A)straight.
B)oxygen.
C)incomplete.
D)breathe.

Answer 2

straight.

Question 3

The combining form that means breathe,breathing is

A)son/o.
B)ox/i.
C)spir/o.
D)pneum/o.

Answer 3

spir/o.

Question 4

The combining form that refers to the anatomic structure defined as spongelike organ consisting of lobes and located in the thoracic cavity is

A)trache/o.
B)laryng/o.
C)bronch/o.
D)pulmon/o.

Question 5

A patient admitted with an inflammation of the larynx,trachea,and bronchi also could be said to have

A)nasopharyngitis.
B)laryngotracheobronchitis.
C)sinusitis.
D)laryngitis.

Question 6

The suffix that means stretching out,dilation,or expansion is

A)-ectasis.
B)-centesis.
C)-stenosis.
D)-cele.

Question 7

The combining form that means thorax,chest,chest cavity is

A)pleur/o.
B)tom/o.
C)diaphragmat/o.
D)thorac/o.

Question 8

What is the pronunciation for the anatomic structure that conducts air from the trachea to the lung,where it divides and subdivides?

A)
B)(LAR-inks)
C)(BRONG-kus)
D)(PLOOR-a)

Question 9

The suffix -rrhagia is defined as a

A)rapid flow of blood,excessive bleeding.
B)constriction,narrowing.
C)spasmodic contraction.
D)process of recording.

Question 10

Pus in the chest cavity (pleural space)is known as

A)pneumoconiosis.
B)pleuritis.
C)pyothorax.
D)pneumothorax.

Question 11

The suffix that means pain is

A)-cele.
B)-pexy.
C)-spasm.
D)-algia.

Question 12

The suffix -stomy is defined as

A)creation of an artificial opening.
B)to cut into,incision.
C)sound or voice.
D)stretching out,dilation,expansion.

Question 13

The combining form that means x-rays,ionizing radiation is

A)tom/o.
B)phon/o.
C)radi/o.
D)capn/o.

Question 14

The suffix that means pertaining to is

A)-graph.
B)-pexy.
C)-gram.
D)-ar.

Question 15

Tonsillitis refers to inflammation of the anatomic structure described as

A)passageway for air to the bronchi from the larynx.
B)double-folded serous membrane covering each lung and lining the thoracic cavity.
C)lymphoid tissue located on the lateral wall at the junction of the oral cavity and oropharynx.
D)flap of cartilage that automatically covers the opening of the larynx and keeps food from entering.

Question 16

The prefix that means absence of,without is

A)an-.
B)endo-.
C)intra-.
D)eu-.

Question 17

The suffix that means an instrument used for visual examination is

A)-gram.
B)-scopy.
C)-graph.
D)-scope.

Question 18

The suffix -ary is defined as

A)breathing.
B)in the blood.
C)constriction.
D)pertaining to.

Question 19

The combining form rhin/o refers to the anatomic structure defined as

A)lined with mucous membranes and fine hairs; acts as a filter to moisten and warm the entering air.
B)air cavities within the cranial bones that open into the nasal cavities.
C)portion separating the right and left nasal cavities.
D)lymphoid tissue located on the lateral wall at the junction of the oral cavity and oropharynx.

Question 20

The suffix that means a surgical puncture to aspirate fluid is

A)-algia.
B)-centesis.
C)-tomy.
D)-thorax.

Question 21

Repetitive pharyngeal collapse leading to transient periods of apnea is called

A)idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
B)deviated septum.
C)obstructive sleep apnea.
D)pertussis.

Question 22

The term that means incomplete expansion in reference to the lung or portion of the lung is

A)bronchitis.
B)bronchiectasis.
C)bronchopneumonia.
D)atelectasis.

Question 23

Valley fever,a fungal disease affecting the lungs,also is called

A)coccidioidomycosis.
B)pulmonary emphysema.
C)asthma.
D)tuberculosis.

Question 24

A cancerous tumor originating in a bronchus could be

A)bronchiectasis.
B)lobar pneumonia.
C)tuberculosis.
D)bronchogenic carcinoma.

Question 25

Another term for rhinorrhagia is

A)rhinomycosis.
B)rhinitis.
C)epistaxis.
D)hemothorax.

Question 26

Bronchiectasis relates to dilation of the

A)lymphoid tissue on the posterior wall of nasal cavity.
B)double-folded serous membrane.
C)space between the lungs.
D)branches from the trachea that conduct air into the lungs.

Question 27

A respiratory disease which is characterized by coughing,wheezing,and shortness of breath,caused by constriction and inflammation of airways that is reversible between attacks is called

A)croup.
B)asthma.
C)pertussis.
D)influenza.

Question 28

Inflammation of the nose (mucous membranes)is called

A)rhinomycosis.
B)rhinitis.
C)rhinorrhagia.
D)rhinorrhea.

Question 29

The term that means narrowing of the trachea is

A)tracheitis.
B)atelectasis.
C)tracheostenosis.
D)bronchopneumonia.

Question 30

Loss of elasticity of the alveoli results in distension causing stretching of lung tissue.The body does not receive enough oxygen resulting in

A)pneumatocele.
B)pulmonary emphysema.
C)asthma.
D)pulmonitis.

Question 31

The term that means inflammation of the throat is

A)laryngitis.
B)pleuritis.
C)pharyngitis.
D)tracheitis.

Question 32

Air in the chest cavity (pleural space)causing collapse of the lung is called

A)pneumothorax.
B)pneumoconiosis.
C)pyothorax.
D)pneumonia.

Question 33

Diaphragmatocele is a hernia of the

A)muscular partition that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.
B)food and air passageway.
C)flap of cartilage covering the larynx.
D)organ with three lobes.

Question 34

Which of the following terms is spelled incorrectly?

A)Rhinomycosis
B)Tracheitis
C)Pneumoconiosis
D)Diaphramatocele

Question 35

An upper respiratory infection (commonly called a cold)affects the

A)nose,larynx,and trachea.
B)trachea,lungs,and pleura.
C)trachea,larynx,and lung.
D)nasal cavity,pharynx or larynx.

Question 36

The term bronchopneumonia is built from which of the following combinations of word parts?

A)Two word roots and a suffix
B)A prefix,a word root,a combining vowel,and a suffix
C)Two word roots,a combining vowel,and a suffix
D)A prefix and a word root embedded in a suffix

Question 37

Another term for nosebleed is

A)deviated septum.
B)epistaxis.
C)rhinomycosis.
D)pertussis.

Question 38

An excision of a lobe (of the lung)is called

A)pneumonectomy.
B)pleuropexy.
C)thoracotomy.
D)lobectomy.

Question 39

Whooping cough is also called

A)cystic fibrosis.
B)tracheitis.
C)influenza.
D)pertussis.

Question 40

Accumulation of fluid in the alveoli and bronchioles is called

A)pulmonary edema.
B)pulmonary embolism.
C)croup.
D)pleural effusion.

Question 41

A term that means the surgical repair of the larynx is

A)laryngoplasty.
B)laryngostomy.
C)laryngectomy.
D)laryngotracheotomy.

Question 42

An incision of the larynx and trachea is called

A)laryngostomy.
B)tracheostenosis.
C)laryngotracheotomy.
D)tracheoplasty.

Question 43

Levels of oxygen,carbon dioxide,and pH in the blood are tested by

A)pulmonary function test.
B)arterial blood gases.
C)lung ventilation/perfusion scan.
D)spirometry.

Question 44

The term that means nasal discharge is

A)rhinorrhea.
B)sinusitis.
C)mucus.
D)rhinorrhagia.

Question 45

The term that means able to breathe easier in a straight (upright)position is

A)hypercapnia.
B)acapnia.
C)orthopnea.
D)hypoxemia.

Question 46

A visual examination of the larynx is performed with a(n)

A)laryngoscope.
B)laryngoscopy.
C)oximeter.
D)spirometer.

Question 47

The term laryngospasm is built from which of the following combinations of word parts?

A)A prefix and word root
B)A word root and suffix
C)A prefix,a word root and a suffix
D)A word root,combining vowel,and a suffix

Question 48

An instrument used to measure carbon dioxide (levels in expired gas)is called

A)spirometer.
B)oximeter.
C)capnometer.
D)spirometry.

Question 49

The act of listening through a stethoscope for sounds within the body is called

A)pulse oximetry.
B)auscultation.
C)percussion.
D)pulmonary function tests.

Question 50

The term thoracotomy is defined as

A)incision into the trachea.
B)incision into the chest cavity.
C)surgical repair of the chest cavity.
D)creation of an artificial opening in the chest cavity.

Question 51

Which of the following terms is spelled incorrectly?

A)spirometry
B)laryngoscopy
C)capnometer
D)oxometer

Question 52

The term pulmonology is defined as

A)physician who studies and treats diseases of the lung.
B)pain in the diaphragm.
C)spasm of the diaphragm.
D)study of the lung.

Question 53

A peak flow meter is a portable instrument used to measure

A)blood pressure.
B)how long one can hold his or her breath.
C)air flow early in forced exhalation.
D)breathing capacity and external respiratory function.

Question 54

The term hypoxemia is defined as ________________ in the blood.

A)excessive oxygen
B)deficient oxygen
C)excessive carbon dioxide
D)deficient carbon dioxide

Question 55

The term that means condition of absence of voice is

A)dysphagia.
B)hypopnea.
C)hypocapnia.
D)aphonia.

Question 56

The term that means normal breathing is

A)hyperpnea.
B)eupnea.
C)apnea.
D)dyspnea.

Question 57

A mucopurulent discharge contains

A)mucus and pus.
B)sputum and pus.
C)pus and blood.
D)blood and sputum.

Question 58

The term that means a surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the chest cavity is

A)thoracotomy.
B)pneumonectomy.
C)thoracocentesis.
D)pleuropexy.

Question 59

With which disease is an acid-fast bacilli smear used for diagnosis?

A)tuberculosis
B)upper respiratory infection
C)pulmonary embolism
D)pleural effusion

Question 60

The term hypoxia is defined as a deficiency in

A)oxygen to the tissues.
B)carbon dioxide in the lungs.
C)oxygen in the blood.
D)carbon dioxide in the blood.

Question 61

Pneumonia as a nosocomial infection would be abbreviated as

A)CAP.
B)HAP.
C)CPAP.
D)COPD.

Question 62

A term that means a periodic or sudden attack is

A)stridor.
B)aspiration.
C)paroxysm.
D)asphyxia.

Question 63

Which of the following is the abbreviation for an infectious disease caused by an acid-fast bacillus that usually affects the lungs?

A)TB
B)CF
C)COPD
D)OSA

Question 64

Following surgery,a blood clot dislodged from a deep vein in the lower extremity was carried to the pulmonary artery,causing a blockage of circulation to the patient's lung,or

A)pleural effusion.
B)pulmonary edema.
C)acute respiratory distress syndrome.
D)pulmonary embolism.

Question 65

The factory worker was diagnosed with an abnormal condition of dust in the lungs or

A)pneumatocele.
B)coccidioidomycosis.
C)mesothelioma.
D)pneumoconiosis.

Question 66

A term that means the ventilation of the lungs does not fulfill the body's gas exchange needs is

A)bronchoconstrictor.
B)hypoventilation.
C)patency.
D)hypocapnia.

Question 67

Another term that means suffocation is

A)asphyxia.
B)aspiration.
C)rhonchi.
D)exacerbation.

Question 68

Which of the following is the abbreviation for an acute respiratory failure as a result of disease or injury?

A)COPD
B)OSA
C)ARDS
D)IPF

Question 69

Stridor is defined as

A)harsh,high pitched breath sound heard on inspiration.
B)a sudden catching of breath with a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm.
C)low pitched,with a snoring quality,breath sounds heard with a stethoscope.
D)mucous secretion from the lungs expelled through the mouth.

Question 70

A bronchodilator is an agent that causes

A)the bronchi to widen.
B)hyperventilation.
C)the bronchioles to narrow.
D)hypoventilation.

Question 71

The patient with lung cancer developed a pleural effusion.A thoracocentesis was performed by the radiologist using the process of recording sound or

A)radiography.
B)tomography.
C)sonography.
D)sonogram.

Question 72

A device that creates a mist is called a(n)

A)nebulizer.
B)ventilator.
C)spirometer.
D)airway.

Question 73

Which of the following is the abbreviation for the procedure used or imaging scan performed to evaluate the heart and lungs?

A)AFB
B)CPAP
C)CXR
D)ABG

Question 74

To establish an airway for a patient choking on a piece of meat,the emergency department physician performed an incision into the trachea called a

A)tachypnea.
B)thoracotomy.
C)tracheoplasty.
D)tracheotomy.

Question 75

The accident victim received a blunt trauma to the chest,which caused blood in the chest cavity or a

A)thoracotomy.
B)hemothorax.
C)hypercapnia.
D)tracheostenosis.

Question 76

Because of the near drowning,the young man experienced a temporary absence of oxygen,or

A)anoxia.
B)acapnia.
C)apnea.
D)eupnea.

Question 77

A patent airway is

A)narrow.
B)obstructed.
C)absent.
D)open.

Question 78

An abbreviation for the diagnostic imaging test which incorporates two nuclear scan tests to measure air flow and circulation and which is used most often to help diagnose or rule out a PE is

A)PFM.
B)PSG.
C)VQ scan.
D)RML.

Question 79

The term that means to withdraw fluid or suction fluid; also to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract is

A)rhonchi.
B)crackles.
C)asphyxiate.
D)aspirate.

Question 80

A patient,never hospitalized who developed pneumonia,would be given this abbreviated diagnosis

A)CAP
B)HAP
C)PSG
D)PE