Deck 10: The Respiratory System-Pulmonology

Question 1

Which term means "the throat, the pathway used by both food and air"?

A)laryng/o
B)palat/o
C)pharyng/o
D)tonsill/o
E)trache/o

Answer 1

pharyng/o

Question 2

Which of the following roots is NOT used to refer to the chest?

A)cost/o
B)pector/o
C)pectus
D)steth/o
E)thorac/o

Answer 2

cost/o

Question 3

Identify and define the root in the term respiration.

A)re - again
B)respira - respiration, the process of breathing
C)spira - breathing
D)pir - oxygen
E)tion - process

Answer 3

spira - breathing

Question 4

Which term refers to a well-defined portion of any organ?

A)bronch/o
B)capn/o
C)lob/o
D)sept/o
E)sinus/o

Question 5

Identify the correct translation for the root nas/o.

A)Adenoid
B)Hollow or cavity
C)Mouth
D)Nose
E)Partition or dividing structure, and can refer to any wall dividing two cavities

Question 6

Which term means "windpipe"?

A)laryng/o
B)palat/o
C)pharyng/o
D)tonsill/o
E)trache/o

Question 7

Which term refers to the main branches from the trachea into each lung?

A)bronch/o
B)bronchiol/o
C)laryng/o
D)pharyng/o
E)trache/o

Question 8

Identify and define the root in the term pneumonia.

A)pneumon - breathing
B)pneumon - chest
C)pneumon - lung
D)ia - condition
E)ia - pertaining to

Question 9

Identify the correct translation for the root capn/o.

A)Breathing
B)Carbon dioxide
C)Chest
D)Diaphragm
E)Membrane surrounding the lungs

Question 10

Identify the correct translation for the root pneumat/o.

A)Air sac
B)Breathing
C)Lungsc
D)Lungs or air
E)Subdivision of the bronchial tubes

Question 11

Which term means "the roof of the mouth"?

A)laryng/o
B)palat/o
C)pharyng/o
D)tonsill/o
E)trache/o

Question 12

Identify the correct translation for the root or/o.

A)Adenoid
B)Hollow or cavity
C)Mouth
D)Nose
E)Partition or dividing structure, and can refer to any wall dividing two cavities

Question 13

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the root alveol/o?

A)It comes from the Latin word meaning "hollow" or "cavity."
B)It is a term that is part of the upper respiratory system.
C)It refers to the alveolus, which means "air sac."
D)The body has two main types: pulmonary and dental.
E)They are tiny balloon-like structures surrounded by small blood vessels at the end of the bronchioles.

Question 14

Identify and define the root in the term pansinusitis.

A)pan-all
B)pan-both
C)sinus-sinus
D)itis-disease
E)itis-inflammation

Question 15

Identify the correct translation for the root bronchiol/o.

A)Air sac
B)Breathing
C)Lungs
D)Lungs or air
E)Subdivision of the bronchial tubes

Question 16

Which of the following roots pertains to the lower respiratory system?

A)capn/o
B)nas/o
C)rhin/o
D)stern/o
E)tonsill/o

Question 17

Which of the following roots pertains to the process of respiration?

A)adenoid/o
B)bronchiol/o
C)lob/o
D)ox/o
E)thorac/o

Question 18

Identify the correct translation for the root phren/o.

A)Breathing
B)Carbon dioxide
C)Chest
D)Diaphragm
E)Membrane surrounding the lungs

Question 19

Which of the following roots pertains to the upper respiratory system?

A)adenoid/o
B)capn/o
C)lob/o
D)phren/o
E)thorac/o

Question 20

Which terms means "the voice box"?

A)laryng/o
B)palat/o
C)pharyng/o
D)tonsill/o
E)trache/o

Question 21

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term rhinorrhagia?

A)rhino (nose) + rrhagia (discharge) = discharge from the nose (another term for runny nose)
B)rhino (nose) + rrhagia (excessive bleeding) = excessive bleeding from the nose (another term for nosebleed)
C)rhino (nose) + rrhagia (fixation) = fixing a broken nose
D)rhino (nose) + rrhagia (rupture) = rupture of the mucus-containing cells in the nose (another term for runny nose)
E)rhino (nose) + rrhagia (suture) = suture of the nose

Question 22

Which is the correct breakdown of the term atelectasis into its component parts?

A)atelectas/is
B)a/telectasis
C)a/tel/ectasis
D)a/telecta/sis
E)a/tel/ec/tas/is

Question 23

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term pulmonary neoplasm?

A)pulmon (lung) + ary (pertaining to) + neo (new) + plasm (discharge) = new discharge in the lung
B)pulmon (lung) + ary (pertaining to) + neo (new) + plasm (disorder) = new disorder of the lung
C)pulmon (lung) + ary (pertaining to) + neo (new) + plasm (formation) = new growth (tumor) in the lung
D)pulmon (lung) + ary (pertaining to) + neo (new) + plasm (mucus) = new mucus in the lung
E)pulmon (lung) + ary (pertaining to) + neo (new) + plasm (pus) = new pus in the lung

Question 24

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term tracheostomy?

A)tracheo (nose) + stomy (creation of an opening) = creation of an opening in the nose
B)tracheo (sinus cavity) + stomy (creation of an opening) = creation of an opening in the sinuses
C)tracheo (throat) + stomy (creation of an opening) = creation of an opening in the throat
D)tracheo (voice box) + stomy (creation of an opening) = creation of an opening in the voice box
E)tracheo (windpipe) + stomy (creation of an opening) = creation of an opening in the windpipe

Question 25

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term diaphragmatocele?

A)diaphragmato (diaphragm) + cele (growth) = growth of the diaphragm
B)diaphragmato (diaphragm) + cele (hernia) = hernia of the diaphragm
C)diaphragmato (diaphragm) + cele (involuntary contraction) = involuntary contraction of the diaphragm
D)diaphragmato (diaphragm) + cele (paralysis) = paralysis of the diaphragm
E)diaphragmato (diaphragm) + cele (tumor) = tumor in the diaphragm

Question 26

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term tracheostenosis?

A)tracheo (trachea) + sten (breakdown) + osis (condition) = breakdown of the trachea
B)tracheo (trachea) + sten (hardening) + osis (condition) = hardening of the trachea
C)tracheo (trachea) + sten (narrowing) + osis (condition) = narrowing of the trachea
D)tracheo (trachea) + sten (opening) + osis (condition) = opening of the trachea
E)tracheo (trachea) + sten (softening) + osis (condition) = softening of the trachea

Question 27

Translate the term eupnea as literally as possible.

A)Fast or rapid breathing
B)Good breathing
C)"Over" or heavy breathing
D)Slow breathing
E)"Under" or shallow breathing

Question 28

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term septoplasty?

A)septo (lobe) + plasty (incision) = incision into a lobe
B)septo (lobe) + plasty (suture) = suture of a lobe
C)septo (septum) + plasty (creation of an opening) = creating an opening in a septum
D)septo (septum) + plasty (reconstruction) = reconstruction of the septum
E)septo (tonsil) + plasty (removal) = removal of a tonsil

Question 29

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term hypopnea?

A)hypo (fast) + pnea (breathing) = fast or rapid breathing
B)hypo (good) + pnea (breathing) = good breathing
C)hypo (over) + pnea (breathing) = heavy breathing
D)Hypo (over) + pnea (breathing) = heavy breathing
E)hypo (under) + pnea (breathing) = shallow breathing

Question 30

Translate the term pleuralgia as literally as possible.

A)Pleura condition
B)Pleura disease
C)Pleura inflammation
D)Pleura pain
E)Pleura removal

Question 31

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term laryngectomy?

A)laryng (larynx) + ectomy (disease) = disease of the larynx
B)laryng (larynx) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the larynx
C)laryng (larynx) + ectomy (reconstruction) = reconstruction of the larynx
D)laryng (larynx) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the larynx
E)laryng (larynx) + ectomy (tumor) = tumor in the larynx

Question 32

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term hypocapnia?

A)hypo (over) + capn (breathing) + ia (condition) = heavy breathing
B)hypo (over) + capn (carbon dioxide) + ia (condition) = excessive carbon dioxide
C)hypo (under) + capn (breathing) + ia (condition) = shallow breathing
D)hypo (under) + capn (carbon dioxide) + ia (condition) = insufficient carbon dioxide

Question 33

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term empyema?

A)em (in) + py (blood) + ema (condition) = blood inside the chest
B)em (in) + py (mucus) + ema (condition) = mucus inside the chest
C)em (in) + py (pus) + ema (condition) = pus inside the chest
D)em (out) + py (chyle) + ema (condition) = chyle outside the chest
E)em (out) + py (fluid) + ema (condition) = fluid outside the chest

Question 34

Which is the correct breakdown of the term hyperventilation into its component parts?

A)hyper/ventilation
B)hyperventila/tion
C)hyper/ven/tilation
D)hyper/ven/tila/tion
E)hyp/er/ven/ti/la/tion

Question 35

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term expectorant?

A)ex (in) + pec (chest) + ant (agent) = a drug that discourages coughing
B)ex (in) + pec (lung) + ant (agent) = a drug that discourages coughing
C)ex (out) + pec (chest) + ant (agent) = a drug that encourages the expulsion of material from the lungs
D)ex (out) + pec (lung) + ant (agent) = a drug that encourages the expulsion of material from the lungs

Question 36

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term pleurodynia?

A)pleuro (breathing) + dynia (pain) = pain when breathing
B)pleuro (lung) + dynia (pain) = pain in the lung
C)pleuro (pleura) + dynia (pain) = pain in the pleura (main branches from the trachea into each lung)
D)pleuro (pleura) + dynia (pain) = pain in the pleura (membrane surrounding the lungs)
E)pleuro (pleura) + dynia (pain) = pain in the pleura (well-defined portion of an organ )

Question 37

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term tracheomalacia?

A)tracheo (trachea) + malac (breakdown) + osis (condition) = break down of the trachea
B)tracheo (trachea) + malac (hardening) + osis (condition) = hardening of the trachea
C)tracheo (trachea) + malac (narrowing) + osis (condition) = narrowing of the trachea
D)tracheo (trachea) + malac (opening) + osis (condition) = opening of the trachea
E)tracheo (trachea) + malac (softening) + osis (condition) = softening of the trachea

Question 38

Which is the correct breakdown of the term pneumoconiosis into its component parts?

A)pneumo/coniosis
B)pneumoconi/osis
C)pneumo/coni/osis
D)pneu/moconios/is
E)pneu/mo/coni/osis

Question 39

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term pulmonary edema?

A)pulmon (airway) + ary (pertaining to) + edema (narrowing) = narrowing of the airway
B)pulmon (airway) + ary (pertaining to) + edema (swelling) = swelling in the airway
C)pulmon (lung) + ary (pertaining to) + edema (narrowing) = narrowing or constricting of the lungs
D)pulmon (lung) + ary (pertaining to) + edema (swelling) = swelling in the lungs

Question 40

Which is the correct breakdown of the term palatoplasty into its component parts?

A)palatoplast/y
B)palato/plasty
C)pala/topla/sty
D)pa/lato/plast/y
E)pa/la/to/plas/ty

Question 41

Build a medical term that means "slow breathing."

A)Apnea
B)Bradypnea
C)Dyspnea
D)Hyperpnea
E)Tachypnea

Question 42

Translate the term pneumohemothorax.

A)Abnormal binding of the lung to the chest
B)Air and blood in the chest
C)Blood in the lungs and chest
D)Hernia of the airway into the chest
E)Hernia of the lung into the chest

Question 43

Translate the term rhinitis as literally as possible.

A)Nasal disease
B)Nasal inflammation
C)Nasal pain
D)Sinus inflammation
E)Sinus swelling

Question 44

Build a medical term that means "hernia of the lung."

A)Pneumatocele
B)Pneumonectomy
C)Pneumonia
D)Pneumothorax
E)Thoracocentesis

Question 45

Translate the term bronchiogenic carcinoma.

A)Inflammation of the lungs originating in the bronchi
B)Cancerous tumor originating in the bronchi
C)Disease of the bronchi
D)Reconstruction of the bronchi
E)Incision into the bronchi

Question 46

Build a medical term that means "involuntary contraction of the diaphragm" (also known as the hiccups).

A)Bronchiectasis
B)Bronchospasm
C)bronchospasm
D)Phrenoplegia
E)Phrenospasm

Question 47

Translate the term capnometer.

A)Analysis of the gases (carbon dioxide and oxygen) in the blood
B)Instrument to measure breathing
C)Instrument to measure carbon dioxide levels
D)Procedure to measure breathing
E)Procedure to measure carbon dioxide levels

Question 48

Build a medical term that means "blood in the chest."

A)Chylothorax
B)Hemothorax
C)Pneumoconiosis
D)Pneumohemothorax
E)Pneumothorax

Question 49

Build a medical term that means "pus in the chest."

A)Chylothorax
B)Hemothorax
C)Pneumoconiosis
D)Pneumohemothorax
E)Pyothorax

Question 50

Build a medical term that means "inflammation in the lung."

A)Bronchitis
B)Bronchiolitis
C)Pleuritis
D)Pneumonitis
E)Tracheitis

Question 51

Translate the term tonsillitis as literally as possible.

A)Tonsil disease
B)Tonsil inflammation
C)Tonsil pain
D)Tonsil reconstruction
E)Tonsil swelling

Question 52

Translate the term pneumonectomy as literally as possible.

A)Chest puncture
B)Chest removal
C)Lung incision
D)Lung puncture
E)Lung removal

Question 53

Build a medical term that means "chest pain."

A)Pleuralgia
B)Pleurodynia
C)Pneumonitis
D)Thoracalgia
E)Tracheitis

Question 54

Build a medical term that means "procedure to measure oxygen levels."

A)Oximetry
B)Polysomnography
C)Pulmonary angiography
D)Pulmonary function testing
E)Spirometry

Question 55

Build a medical term that means "inflammation in the membrane surrounding the lungs."

A)Bronchitis
B)Bronchiolitis
C)Pleuritis
D)Pneumonitis
E)Tracheitis

Question 56

Build a medical term that means "instrument for looking at the nose and throat."

A)Capnoscope
B)Endoscope
C)Nasopharyngoscope
D)Stethoscope
E)Thoracoscope

Question 57

Translate the term thoracentesis as literally as possible.

A)Chest puncture
B)Chest removal
C)Lung incision
D)Lung puncture
E)Lung removal

Question 58

Translate the term pleuropexy as literally as possible.

A)"Pleura binding" - binding of the pleura to the lung
B)"Pleura fixation" - reattachment of the pleura
C)"Pleura incision" - incision into the pleura
D)"Pleura removal" - removal of a section of the pleura
E)"Pleura separation" - separating the pleura from the lung

Question 59

Translate the term spirometry.

A)Analysis of the gases (carbon dioxide and oxygen) in the blood
B)Instrument to measure breathing
C)Instrument to measure carbon dioxide levels
D)Procedure to measure breathing
E)Procedure to measure carbon dioxide levels

Question 60

Translate the term phrenoplegia as literally as possible.

A)Diaphragm drooping
B)Diaphragm pain
C)Diaphragm paralysis
D)Pleura inflammation
E)Pleura swelling

Question 61

Which of the following abbreviations is a group of tests used to evaluate the condition and operation of the lungs?

A)CPAP
B)CT
C)CXR
D)PFT
E)PSG

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT true about the abbreviation CTA?

A)It indicates a normal sounding lung.
B)It involves a health care professional using a stethoscope.
C)It is a diagnostic procedure involving striking.
D)It is an examination method involving listening.
E)It stands for "clear to auscultation."

Question 63

Build a medical term that means "incision into the windpipe."

A)Laryngectomy
B)Palatoplastyv
C)Tonsillectomy
D)Tracheostomy
E)Tracheotomy

Question 64

What is a method of artificially maintaining blood flow and airflow when breathing and pulse have stopped?

A)CPAP
B)CPR
C)CTA
D)OSA
E)PSG

Question 65

What is the term used to describe hoarseness and literally means "bad voice condition"?

A)Auscultation
B)Dysphonia
C)Dyspnea
D)Laryngitis
E)Percussion

Question 66

Expectoration is:

A)a drug that aids in the breakdown of mucus.
B)a drug that encourages material from the lungs.
C)coughing or spitting material out of the lungs.
D)discharge from the bronchi.
E)mucus discharged from the lungs by coughing.

Question 67

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the medical term nebulizer?

A)It creates a mist that is inhaled by the patient.
B)It is a machine that administers respiratory medication by creating a "cloud."
C)It is from the Latin word meaning "cloud."
D)It is pronounced "neh-buh-lih-zir."
E)It is used as part of a respiratory treatment and/or therapy.

Question 68

A lung disorder caused by the limiting of air into the lungs is called a(n):

A)dyspnea.
B)hyperventilation.
C)hypoventilation.
D)obstructive lung disorder.
E)restrictive lung disorder.

Question 69

Which of the following statements about the medical term caseous necrosis is NOT true?

A)It describes the appearance of dead lung tissue.
B)It involves the milky bodily fluid formed in the small intestines during digestion and carried through the body via the lymph vessels.
C)It is a pathological finding.
D)It literally means "cheeselike death condition."
E)The lung tissue has a cheeselike appearance.

Question 70

A blockage in the pulmonary blood supply is called a(n):

A)ABG.
B)CTA.
C)ET.
D)OSA.
E)PE.

Question 71

Build a medical term that means "creation of an opening in the chest."

A)Bronchoplasty
B)Lobectomy
C)Pleuropexy
D)Thoracocentesis
E)Thoracostomy

Question 72

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the abbreviation PSG?

A)It breaks into poly (multiple) + somno (sleep) + graph (writing) + y (procedure).
B)It means recording multiple aspects of sleep.
C)It is a diagnostic procedure.
D)It is a treatment or therapy.
E)It stands for polysomnography.

Question 73

Which of the following is a correct translation and definition for COPD?

A)Cardiac orthopnea disease - disease in which the patient's lungs and heart can only function correctly from an upright position
B)Cardiopulmonary obstructive disorder - disorder that obstructs the proper exchange of oxygen between the heart and lungs
C)Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - a lung disease caused by the continual blockage of lung passages
D)Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder - a lung disorder caused by blockage
E)Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder - another way to describe sleep apnea, the cessation of breathing when one is asleep

Question 74

A person with a chest that is hollowed out has:

A)pectoriloquy.
B)pectus carinatum.
C)pectus excavatum.
D)pulmonary neoplasm.
E)thoracocentesis.

Question 75

Which of the following statements about the medical term percussion is NOT true?

A)In this context, it describes a medical professional striking the body surface.
B)It is a medical examination method.
C)It is from the Latin word meaning "to strike."
D)It is used to help locate fluid build-up in the chest.
E)It requires a medical professional to use a T&A.

Question 76

Build a medical term that means "a drug that prevents coughing."

A)Antitussivev
B)Bronchodilator
C)Expectorant
D)Mucolyticz
E)Nebulizer

Question 77

OSA involves:

A)a condition where the patient ceases to breathe while asleep.
B)a lung disorder caused by a blockage.
C)a lung disorder caused by the limiting of air into the lungs.
D)procedure for recording pulmonary blood vessel activity.
E)recording multiple aspects of sleep.

Question 78

Emphysema is:

A)a disease causing episodic narrowing and inflammation of the airway.
B)a disease that causes the alveoli to lose elasticity.
C)fluid pouring out of the lungs into the chest.
D)pus inside the chest.
E)swelling in the lungs.

Question 79

What is a treatment for apnea involving keeping a patient's airways open using air pressure delivered via a face mask?

A)CPAP
B)CPR
C)CTA
D)OSA
E)PSG

Question 80

Which is the correct translation and definition for the abbreviation CT?

A)Capnometer - instrument to measure carbon dioxide levels
B)Chylothorax - chyle in the chest
C)Computed tomography - an imaging procedure using a computer to cut
D)Cough treatment - a drug that prevents coughing
E)Cyanosis treatment - giving the patient oxygen to improve the color of his/her skin