Deck 8: Respiratory System

Question 1

Silicosis is:

A) an infectious disease.
B) a chronic dilation of the bronchi.
C) a form of pneumoconiosis.
D) the same as hyaline membrane disease.

Answer 1

a form of pneumoconiosis.

Question 2

Absence of voice is called:

A) aphasia.
B) aphonia.
C) dysphasia.
D) dysphonia.

Answer 2

aphonia.

Question 3

Thoracic refers to the:

A) chest.
B) diaphragm.
C) membrane that covers the lungs.
D) windpipe.

Answer 3

chest.

Question 4

A term that means pertaining to the windpipe and the bronchi is:

A) bronchiectasis.
B) laryngobronchial.
C) pharyngobronchial.
D) tracheobronchial.

Question 5

A percutaneous lung biopsy is:

A) an open lung biopsy that is done for diagnostic purposes.
B) excision of only one lobe of the lung.
C) removal of small bits of tissue by puncture of the suspected lesion through the skin.
D) removal of tissue after the lung is exposed by surgery.

Question 6

Which of the following is a machine for prolonged artificial respiration?

A) Expirator
B) Ventilator
C) Spirometer
D) Thoracometer

Question 7

A disease process that causes decreased ability of the lungs to perform their ventilatory function and can result from several other chronic disorders of the respiratory organs is called:

A) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
B) hyaline membrane disease.
C) respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).
D) tuberculosis (TB).

Question 8

Plastic surgery of the nose is:

A) nasopharyngoscopy.
B) rhinectomy.
C) rhinoplasty.
D) rhinorrhea.

Question 9

Bronchoscopy means the same as:

A) bronchial irrigation.
B) bronchodilation.
C) bronchography.
D) bronchoscopic examination.

Question 10

Pleurisy is:

A) inflammation of the lungs.
B) pain on inspiration.
C) the same as pleuritis.
D) the same as pneumonitis.

Question 11

A term for occurring in sudden, periodic attacks is:

A) atelectasis.
B) dysphasia.
C) hypoxia.
D) paroxysmal.

Question 12

Labored or difficult breathing is:

A) bradypnea.
B) dyspnea.
C) hyperpnea.
D) tachypnea.

Question 13

Removal of lung tissue is called:

A) pneumatic.
B) pneumohemothorax.
C) pneumonectomy.
D) pneumothorax.

Question 14

Bradypnea means :

A) abnormally slow breathing.
B) increased respiratory rate.
C) labored or difficult breathing.
D) temporary absence of breathing.

Question 15

Phrenic means pertaining to the:

A) chest cavity.
B) pleural cavity.
C) diaphragm.
D) lungs.

Question 16

Air and blood in the pleural cavity is called:

A) paracentesis.
B) pleuropneumonia.
C) pneumohemothorax.
D) thoracentesis.

Question 17

Laryngalgia means _____ larynx.

A) enlarged
B) inflammation of the
C) inspection of the
D) painful

Question 18

Atelectasis is:

A) a collapsed or airless condition of the lungs.
B) an acute, contagious respiratory infection.
C) chronic dilation of the lungs.
D) paroxysmal dyspnea.

Question 19

The trachea is the:

A) esophagus.
B) throat.
C) windpipe.
D) voice box.

Question 20

Anoxia means :

A) breathing that is deeper than normal.
B) deficiency of oxygen.
C) increased oxygen in the blood.
D) increased respiratory rate.

Question 21

The term pulmonary refers to the:

A) chest.
B) diaphragm.
C) heart.
D) lungs.

Question 22

Pharyngitis is inflammation of the:

A) chest.
B) nose.
C) throat.
D) voice box.

Question 23

A chronic disease characterized by increased size of alveoli and destructive changes of their walls is called:

A) asthma.
B) bronchitis.
C) emphysema.
D) influenza.

Question 24

The term pneumocardial pertains to the:

A) chest and lungs.
B) heart and kidneys.
C) heart and lungs.
D) kidneys and lungs.

Question 25

The general name of the procedure in which a tube is placed through the mouth or nose, pharynx, and larynx into the trachea for the purpose of establishing an airway is _____ intubation.

A) endotracheal
B) nasotracheal
C) oropharyngeal
D) orotracheal

Question 26

Spirometry is:

A) examination of the tracheobronchial tree.
B) the diagnosis of respiratory disorders.
C) the largest volume of air that can be exhaled after maximal inhalation.
D) the measurement of the amount of air taken into and expelled from the lungs.

Question 27

Inflammation of the lungs is called:

A) pleurisy.
B) pneumonitis.
C) pneumoconiosis.
D) pulmonary heart disease.

Question 28

Material raised from inflamed membranes of the respiratory tract is called:

A) emphysema.
B) saliva.
C) sputum.
D) wheeze.

Question 29

Pneumoconiosis is:

A) a respiratory condition caused by inhalation of dust particles.
B) an acute pulmonary disease characterized by increase in the size of alveoli.
C) an infectious disease characterized by chills and fever.
D) chronic dilation and infection of the lungs.

Question 30

A respiratory condition characterized by paroxysmal dyspnea and wheezing is called:

A) asthma.
B) bronchitis.
C) emphysema.
D) influenza.

Question 31

A respiratory condition in which there is discomfort in breathing in any position except sitting erect or standing is:

A) apnea.
B) bradypnea.
C) orthopnea.
D) tachypnea.

Question 32

The term for an agent that is used to prevent or relieve a cough is:

A) bronchodilator.
B) rhinorrhea.
C) antitussive.
D) epiglottis.

Question 33

Effusion of fluid into the air spaces and tissue spaces of the lungs is called:

A) pleuritis.
B) pleurocentesis.
C) pneumocentesis.
D) pulmonary edema.

Question 34

Absence of breathing is termed:

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

Question 35

Chronic laryngitis is most likely to cause which of the following?

A) Aphasia
B) Aphonia
C) Olfaction
D) Rales

Question 36

Inspiration is:

A) also called expiration.
B) breathing air into the lungs.
C) cellular respiration.
D) the same as exhalation.

Question 37

Chronic dilation of the bronchi with a secondary infection that usually involves the lower part of the lung is called:

A) bronchiectasis.
B) emphysema.
C) pneumoconiosis.
D) pulmonary tuberculosis.

Question 38

Rhinitis is inflammation of the:

A) chest.
B) nose.
C) throat.
D) voice box.

Question 39

The inability to communicate through speech, writing, or signs caused by improper functioning of the brain is called:

A) aphasia.
B) dysphasia.
C) aphonia.
D) dysphonia.

Question 40

The lidlike structure that covers the voice box during the swallowing of food is called the:

A) epiglottis.
B) esophagus.
C) laryngopharynx.
D) larynx.

Question 41

Tracheotomy means :

A) cutting into the windpipe through the neck and inserting a tube to overcome an obstruction.
B) incision of the windpipe through the skin and muscles of the neck overlying it.
C) surgical puncture of the chest cavity to remove fluid.
D) surgical repair of the trachea.

Question 42

Pulmonary lobectomy is:

A) a percutaneous biopsy.
B) excision of a lobe of the lung.
C) removal of lung tissue by puncture of a suggestive lesion.
D) surgical removal of a lung.

Question 43

A 9-year-old girl who has asthma is likely to be treated with which type of medication?

A) Antihistamine
B) Bronchoconstrictor
C) Bronchodilator
D) Mucolytic

Question 44

A 72-year-old man has orders to have his oxygen levels checked. This can be done using:

A) endotracheal intubation.
B) a bronchogram.
C) an oximeter.
D) a spirometer.

Question 45

Pneumonia is:

A) a collapsed condition of the lung.
B) an infection of all parts of the respiratory system.
C) effusion of fluid into the tissue spaces of the lungs.
D) inflammation of the lungs.

Question 46

A 44-year-old man underwent a visual examination of the tracheobronchial tree, in which the physician used a:

A) bronchoscope.
B) bronchogram.
C) spirometer.
D) respirator.

Question 47

What medications eliminate or reduce swelling in the respiratory system?

A) Antihistamines
B) Decongestants
C) Expectorants
D) Mucolytics

Question 48

Each lung is surrounded by a membrane called the:

A) diaphragm.
B) esophagus.
C) pleura.
D) trachea.

Question 49

A 75-year-old woman with a left cerebrovascular accident (stroke) is now unable to speak. You document which term to indicate this deficit?

A) Anoxia
B) Aphasia
C) Dysphasia
D) Dysphonia

Question 50

You are auscultating a patient's lungs. Which term refers to breathing out?

A) Exhalation
B) Extubation
C) Inhalation
D) Inspiration

Question 51

Tiny air sacs through which the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place are called:

A) alveoli.
B) bronchi.
C) bronchioles.
D) emboli.

Question 52

A 78-year-old man with COPD receives oxygen through a tube that is worn over the ears with application at the nose. This is referred to as:

A) endotracheal intubation.
B) a nasal cannula.
C) nasopharyngeal intubation.
D) orotracheal intubation.

Question 53

A 23-year-old opera singer complains of hoarseness. The term that best describes this is:

A) aphasia.
B) dysphagia.
C) dysphasia.
D) dysphonia.

Question 54

The throat is the:

A) larynx.
B) pharynx.
C) thorax.
D) trachea.

Question 55

The largest volume of air that can be expelled after maximal inspiration is called:

A) expiration.
B) inspiration.
C) spirometry.
D) vital capacity.

Question 56

The term for a whistling sound made during respiration is:

A) nares.
B) pleura.
C) thrombus.
D) wheeze.

Question 57

The sudden blocking of an artery by foreign material is called:

A) edema.
B) embolism.
C) lobectomy.
D) pleurisy.

Question 58

The muscular wall that separates the abdomen from the thoracic cavity is called the:

A) diaphragm.
B) esophagus.
C) pleura.
D) trachea.

Question 59

A patient hoarsely reports to you that his physician told him he had "inflammation of the larynx." This term is documented as:

A) bronchitis.
B) laryngitis.
C) pharyngitis.
D) pneumonitis.

Question 60

A 36-year-old woman has an obstruction in the pulmonary artery. This is referred to as a pulmonary:

A) aneurysm.
B) bronchospasm.
C) effusion.
D) embolism.

Question 61

During a chart review, you note that the patient has undergone surgical puncture of a lung to drain fluid that had accumulated. This is referred to as a:

A) pneumocentesis.
B) pneumotomy.
C) thoracentesis.
D) thoracotomy.

Question 62

A 20-year-old man involved in a knife fight now has air in the chest cavity, which is referred to as:

A) hemothorax.
B) pneumothorax.
C) paracentesis.
D) thorocentesis.

Question 63

One of your patients is a 1-year-old child with recurrent ear infections of the eustachian tubes, which are also referred to as which type of tube?

A) Nasopharyngeal
B) Nasoplasty
C) Otopharyngeal
D) Otoplasty

Question 64

___________ means pertaining to the throat.

Question 65

Pertaining to the windpipe is called ___________.

Question 66

You are working with a patient who has been intubated for an extended period of time. This morning, the patient had a(n) ____ tube placed for long-term airway management.

A) endotracheal
B) nasotracheal
C) orotracheal
D) tracheostomy

Question 67

Inflammation of the bronchi is called ___________.

Question 68

A weak voice is referred to as ____________.

Question 69

A patient is having difficulty taking a deep breath. He complains of difficulty getting air into the lungs. Which term means drawing air into the lungs?

A) Expiration
B) Extubation
C) Inspiration
D) Intubation

Question 70

A 53-year-old man underwent puncture of the chest cavity to remove fluid. This can be documented as:

A) pneumocentesis.
B) pneumoectomy.
C) thoracentesis.
D) thoracotomy.

Question 71

___________ means across the windpipe.

Question 72

___________ is defined as insertion of a tube for air or dilation.

Question 73

A patient has inflammation of the sinuses. Which of the following terms best describes this?

A) Bronchitis
B) Pharyngitis
C) Pneumonitis
D) Sinusitis

Question 74

A 22-year-old man is complaining of seasonal allergies during his annual physical. His physician suggests that he takes which type of medication?

A) Antihistamine
B) Bronchoconstrictor
C) Bronchodilator
D) Mucolytic

Question 75

Blood in the pleural cavity is referred to as ___________.

Question 76

Normal respiration is also referred to as ___________.

Question 77

A 29-year-old woman is trying to break up sputum by using which type of over-the-counter medication?

A) Antihistamine
B) Bronchoconstrictor
C) Bronchodilator
D) Mucolytic

Question 78

A radiography of the bronchi is called a(n) ___________.

Question 79

Abnormally fast breathing is also called hyperpnea or ___________.

Question 80

A patient who is having difficulty breathing is likely to see which type of specialist?

A) Bronchologist
B) Cardiologist
C) Orthopedist
D) Pulmonologist