Deck 13: Respiratory System

Question 1

The prefix in the term antibiotic means

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

Answer 1

against.

Question 2

A patient was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of atelectasis.The nurse understands 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 hyper inflated.
E)inflammation of the lung parenchyma.

Answer 2

collapse of a part of a lung.

Question 3

Name the combining form which means voice box?

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

Answer 3

Laryng/o

Question 4

What does the combining form in the medical term pulmonology mean?

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

Question 5

The physician auscultates the patient's lungs with a stethoscope and hears a nonmusical, explosive sound due to the sudden opening of small airways or air moving through secretions.The physician would document this abnormal breath sound as a

A)stridor.
B)crepitus.
C)rhonchus.
D)wheeze.
E)crackle.

Question 6

Which of the following word elements refers to the nose?

A)Septum-
B)-Stax
C)Rhin-
D)Pneumon-
E)Nos/o-

Question 7

Identify the suffix and its meaning in the medical term bronchogenic.

A)broncho; bronchus
B)bronch; windpipe
C)ic; pertaining to
D)genic; creation
E)bronchogen; Bronchial origin

Question 8

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.

Question 9

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)Ciliums

Question 10

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 11

Mr.Stuckey has a history of COPD.He experienced an exacerbation of his condition and was taken to the emergency department for treatment.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 12

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 bloodstream.
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 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 mid-axillary line
E)Resting on the diaphragm

Question 14

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

A)inhalation.
B)perfusion.
C)exhalation.
D)ventilation.
E)respiration.

Question 15

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 16

Choose the plural form of the singular term alveolus.

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

Question 17

Choose the correct plural form of the singular term pleura.

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

Question 18

What is the meaning of the root in the medical term olfaction?

A)Factual
B)Taste
C)Smell
D)Action, process
E)Hearing

Question 19

The alveolus is defined as

A)one of the lobes of the lung.
B)an abnormal breath sound.
C)the tiny air sac at the terminal end of the respiratory tract.
D)the site at which oxygen is exhaled.
E)the area above the sternal notch.

Question 20

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

A)pneumonia.
B)pneumonitis.
C)pneumoconiosis.
D)pneumoniosis.
E)pneumoconitis.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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 septum
E)In the posterior nasal cavity

Question 23

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 24

In the term lobectomy, what does the suffix mean?

A)Enlargement
B)Within
C)Surgical incision
D)Surgical repair
E)Surgical excision

Question 25

The medical term that means inflammation of the nasal mucosa is

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

Question 26

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 27

A synonym for the medical term ventilator is ________.

Question 28

The suffix in the term rhinoplasty means

A)suture.
B)condition.
C)surgical repair.
D)surgical excision.
E)nose.

Question 29

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)Bronchospasm
D)Exhalation
E)Retraction

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

What does the prefix in the term endotracheal mean?

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

Question 32

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 viral conditions?

A)Rhinitis
B)Pharyngitis
C)Epiglottitis
D)Croup
E)Bronchiolitis

Question 33

What is the medical term for a nosebleed?

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

Question 34

Mr.Slicer has been diagnosed with cancer of the lung and is scheduled for a lung resection.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 35

Which of the following terms refers to a passage or channel and is derived from the Latin meaning passage?

A)Concha
B)Naris
C)Turbinate
D)Meatus
E)Sinus

Question 36

All of the following are functions of the nose EXCEPT

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 37

Which of the following instruments measures the volume of air that moves in and out of the respiratory system?

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

Question 38

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 39

What does the suffix in the term nasal mean?

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

Question 40

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

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

Question 41

Which of the following terms means removal of a lung?

A)Lobectomy
B)Segmentectomy
C)Bronchiectomy
D)Pneumonectomy
E)Pulmonectomy

Question 42

In the term polysomnography, what does the prefix mean?

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

Question 43

The prefix in the term apnea means

A)breathe.
B)without.
C)difficulty.
D)pertaining to.
E)away.

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

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

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

Question 46

The term that refers to the connective tissue framework that supports the parenchyma of an organ or gland is

A)conchae.
B)hilum.
C)mesentery.
D)stroma.
E)turbinates.

Question 47

The term that refers to the mass of lymphoid tissue in the oropharynx is

A)adenoid.
B)sphenoid.
C)tonsil.
D)node.
E)uvula.

Question 48

The medical term which means loss of voice is

A)aphonia.
B)apnea.
C)dysphonia.
D)laryngitis.
E)dyspnea.

Question 49

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 visited her healthcare practitioner for treatment.Which of the following is the most likely cause of her symptoms?

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

Question 50

Choose the correctly spelled medical term.

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

Question 51

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 52

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 53

What is the correct spelling of the term that means inflammation of the mass of lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat?

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

Question 54

What does the suffix in the term adenoid mean?

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

Question 55

Choose the correct construction for a term that means condition of below normal levels of oxygen in tissues, gases or blood.

A)oxy + ia
B)cyan + osis
C)hyp + ox + ia
D)hyper + ox + ia
E)hyper + capn + ia

Question 56

What is the name of the procedure that must be performed before a non-breathing patient can be placed on a ventilator?

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

Question 57

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

A)Pheringitis
B)Pairyngitis
C)Pharynxitis
D)Pharyngitis
E)Pharingitis

Question 58

What is the plural form of the singular term naris?

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

Question 59

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

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

Question 60

Which of the following terms is a synonym for rhinitis?

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

Question 61

Identify the term that has both a root/combining form and a root.

A)Cannula
B)Pneumonectomy
C)Mucolytic
D)Polysomnography
E)Mediastinum

Question 62

The right lung has ________ lobes.

A)one.
B)two.
C)three.
D)four.
E)five.

Question 63

A synonym for the term Adam's apple is

A)larynx.
B)pharynx.
C)thyroid cartilage.
D)epiglottis.
E)palate.

Question 64

What is the rationale for prescribing a mucolytic agent to a patient?

A)To decrease inflammation of the airways.
B)To treat the effects of hypoxia.
C)To break up thick secretions in the airways.
D)To kill bacteria causing infection.
E)To stop the patient from coughing.

Question 65

Which of the following statements 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 66

The structure that prevents food from entering the larynx is the

A)epiglottis.
B)pharynx.
C)uvula.
D)soft palate.
E)tongue.

Question 67

Which of the following terms has a suffix that means condition?

A)Bronchiectasis
B)Hemothorax
C)Empyema
D)Tuberculosis
E)Mesothelioma

Question 68

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

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

Question 69

Ventolin is an example of a drug belonging to which of the following classifications of medications?

A)Antibiotics
B)Bronchodilators
C)Expectorants
D)Mucolytics
E)Anti-inflammatories

Question 70

Which test measures the levels of both oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood?

A)Oximeter
B)Spirometer
C)Polysomnography
D)Complete blood count
E)Arterial blood gases

Question 71

The physician was unable to stop a patient's nosebleed through pinching the nose and packing it.He resorted to using a device to burn and scar blood vessel inside the nose.This procedure is called

A)laceration.
B)debridement.
C)lysis.
D)cryosurgery.
E)cautery.

Question 72

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 73

All of the following results are included in a pulmonary function test (PFT)report EXCEPT

A)forced vital capacity.
B)flow rates.
C)peak expiratory flow rate.
D)forced expiratory volume in one second.
E)lung volume.

Question 74

Which of the following infections is characterized by a cough that sounds like a seal barking?

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

Question 75

What is the term that describes the loud, high-pitched sound made with each inhalation that occurs when there is respiratory obstruction in the larynx or trachea?

A)Rales
B)Crepitus
C)Stridor
D)Wheezing
E)Rhonchi

Question 76

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 77

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

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

Question 78

Identify the muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.

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

Question 79

Choose the term that has a suffix that means inflammation.

A)Pneumonectomy
B)Thromboembolism
C)Thoracentesis
D)Pneumonitis
E)Sarcoidosis

Question 80

Choose the correct spelling of the term that means a tube inserted into a blood vessel or cavity as a channel for fluid or gases.

A)Canneula
B)Canula
C)Cannula
D)Canulla
E)Canuela