Deck 7: Respiratory System

Question 1

Olfactory neurons are located deep within the

A) nasal cavity.
B) mediastinum.
C) oropharynx.
D) alveoli.
E) bronchioles.

Answer 1

nasal cavity.

Question 2

The structure that covers the larynx is called the

A) cilia.
B) uvula.
C) hypopharynx.
D) epiglottis.
E) laryngopharynx.

Answer 2

epiglottis.

Question 3

The space in the chest between the lungs is called the

A) pleural cavity.
B) diaphragm.
C) alveolus.
D) sinus cavity.
E) mediastinum.

Answer 3

mediastinum.

Question 4

Nares are divided by the

A) epiglottis.
B) adenoids.
C) alveoli.
D) septum.
E) turbinates.

Question 5

Expelling of CO₂ from the lungs is called

A) exhalation.
B) inspiration.
C) cellular respiration.
D) internal respiration.
E) anabolism.

Question 6

The CF spir/o means

A) spirit.
B) breathe.
C) expansion.
D) contraction.
E) incomplete.

Question 7

Hairlike structures that move particles upward to the pharynx for coughing or swallowing are called

A) alveoli.
B) bronchioles.
C) cilia.
D) cartilage rings.
E) neurons.

Question 8

Tiny air sacs found at the end of the bronchioles are called

A) pulmonary capillaries.
B) pulmonary venules.
C) pulmonary arterioles.
D) alveoli.
E) cilia.

Question 9

The mediastinum contains the

A) aorta, heart, stomach, and diaphragm.
B) heart, stomach, lungs, and diaphragm.
C) esophagus, stomach, lungs, and heart.
D) heart, aorta, esophagus, and bronchi.
E) heart, esophagus, oropharynx, and lungs.

Question 10

The CF cyan/o means

A) lung.
B) mucus.
C) blue.
D) pale.
E) carbon dioxide.

Question 11

Diffusion of O₂ and CO₂ occurs in the

A) pulmonary capillaries.
B) pulmonary vein.
C) bronchioles.
D) cilia.
E) pulmonary artery.

Question 12

The adenoids are located in the

A) laryngopharynx.
B) nasopharynx.
C) larynx.
D) oropharynx.
E) nasal cavity.

Question 13

Pulmonary ventilation is more commonly called

A) breathing.
B) inspiring.
C) expiring.
D) gasping.
E) wheezing.

Question 14

The lining of the thoracic cavity is called the

A) diaphragm.
B) parietal pleura.
C) thoracic membrane.
D) visceral pleura.
E) mediastinum.

Question 15

The CF coni/o means

A) dust.
B) blue.
C) cone.
D) diaphragm.
E) pleura.

Question 16

The exchange of oxygen (O₂) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) in body cells is called

A) inhalation.
B) metabolism.
C) external respiration.
D) internal respiration.
E) catabolism.

Question 17

The parietal pleura glides smoothly over the visceral pleura because the pleural cavity normally contains a small amount of

A) pus.
B) blood.
C) air.
D) sputum.
E) lubricating fluid.

Question 18

The CF atel/o means

A) respiration.
B) pleura.
C) diaphragm.
D) mediastinum.
E) incomplete; imperfect.

Question 19

The combining form (CF) thorac/o means

A) lung.
B) chest.
C) respiration.
D) diaphragm.
E) pleura.

Question 20

When the diaphragm contracts, it partially

A) descends into the abdominal cavity.
B) ascends into the thoracic cavity.
C) fills the pleural cavity with air.
D) fills the pleural cavity with serous fluid.
E) forces air from the lungs.

Question 21

The CF pleur/o means

A) lung.
B) lobe.
C) membrane.
D) pleura.
E) pleurisy.

Question 22

What is the disease characterized by abnormal bronchial dilation that usually leads to secondary infection?

A) Pleural effusion
B) Ascites
C) Heart failure
D) Hemoptysis
E) Bronchiectasis

Question 23

The presence of pus in the pleural cavity is called

A) empyema.
B) pyosis.
C) pyemia.
D) pyothoracosis.
E) empyosis.

Question 24

The CF pneum/o or pneumon/o means

A) pleura.
B) air; lung.
C) breathing.
D) breathe.
E) lobe.

Question 25

What is the type of pneumonia caused by breathing food, liquids, or vomit into the lungs?

A) Primary
B) Aspiration
C) Secondary
D) Bronchial
E) Lobar

Question 26

The suffix -capnia means

A) oxygen.
B) smell.
C) chest.
D) diaphragm.
E) CO₂.

Question 27

The suffix -phonia means

A) speaking.
B) voice.
C) spitting.
D) smell.
E) carbon dioxide.

Question 28

Which condition is a form of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome?

A) Hyaline membrane disease
B) Phospholipid disease
C) Alveolar consolidation disease
D) Fetal anoxia
E) Fetal hypoxemia

Question 29

The CF alveol/o means

A) air.
B) oxygen.
C) alveolus; air sac.
D) air, lung.
E) larynx (voice box).

Question 30

Which term refers to any inflammatory condition of the lungs?

A) pneumoconiosis
B) lobar pneumonia
C) pneumonopathy
D) bronchitis
E) pneumonia

Question 31

The CF rhin/o means

A) nose.
B) throat.
C) ring.
D) chest.
E) sinus.

Question 32

The suffix -ptysis means

A) breathing.
B) coughing.
C) spitting.
D) smell.
E) carbon dioxide.

Question 33

The clinical term for a head cold is

A) epistaxis.
B) coryza.
C) cephalodynia.
D) ascites.
E) empyema.

Question 34

Absence of the sense of smell is called

A) epistaxis.
B) siderosis.
C) anosmia.
D) ascites.
E) anoxia.

Question 35

Prefix brady- means

A) rapid.
B) imperfect.
C) usual.
D) poor.
E) slow.

Question 36

The prefix eu- means

A) good, normal.
B) imperfect.
C) usual.
D) poor.
E) slow.

Question 37

The inability of alveoli to contract because of a loss of alveolar elasticity is a characteristic of

A) emphysema.
B) empyema.
C) atelectasis.
D) bronchiectasis.
E) asthma.

Question 38

Which is a hereditary disorder that commonly affects the lungs?

A) Respiratory distress syndrome
B) Cystic fibrosis
C) Tuberculosis
D) Pneumocystis pneumonia
E) Hyaline membrane disease

Question 39

The prefix tachy- means

A) straight.
B) rapid.
C) many.
D) breathing.
E) slow.

Question 40

What is a characteristic of influenza?

A) Chronic cough
B) Bacterial origin
C) Productive cough
D) Myalgia
E) Hemoptysis

Question 41

Excess of CO₂ in the blood is called

A) hypoxia.
B) hypoxemia.
C) hypercapnia.
D) hyperoxia.
E) hypocapnia.

Question 42

What procedure helps maintain an open airway to facilitate ventilation?

A) Auscultation
B) Percussion
C) Spirometry
D) Postural drainage
E) Endotracheal intubation

Question 43

The ease with which lungs expand and fill with air is called

A) expectancy.
B) aeration.
C) compliance.
D) surfactant.
E) ventilation.

Question 44

A high-pitched, harsh, adventitious breath sound caused by a spasm or swelling of the larynx or an obstruction in the upper airway is called

A) stridor.
B) Cheyne-Stokes.
C) coryza.
D) empyema.
E) ascites.

Question 45

A common cause of hyaline membrane disease in preterm infants is

A) pulmonary edema.
B) pulmonary effusions.
C) insufficient surfactant.
D) upper respiratory infections.
E) croup.

Question 46

What is an occupational disorder commonly caused by inhaling dust particles?

A) Coryza
B) Pneumoconiosis
C) Alveolitis
D) Cystic fibrosis
E) Epistaxis

Question 47

What is a noninvasive test that monitors oxygen in the blood?

A) Pulmonary function study
B) Mantoux test
C) Polysomnography
D) Spirometry
E) Oximetry

Question 48

What type of sleep apnea commonly causes loud snoring?

A) Mixed
B) Cheyne-Stokes
C) Obstructive
D) Complex
E) Central

Question 49

Accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity is called

A) pleurisy.
B) pertussis.
C) hypoxia.
D) pulmonary embolism.
E) pyothorax.

Question 50

The term epistaxis means

A) coughing.
B) an abnormal respiratory sound.
C) shallow breathing.
D) a nosebleed.
E) an insufficiency of blood oxygen.

Question 51

Swelling of the nasal sinuses associated with upper respiratory infections commonly causes

A) apnea.
B) anosmia.
C) acidosis.
D) asphyxia.
E) atelectasis.

Question 52

Which procedure helps evaluate the ability of the lungs to take in and expel air?

A) Bronchoscopy
B) Pulmonary function studies
C) Arterial blood gases
D) Sweat test
E) Sputum culture

Question 53

The sweat test helps diagnose

A) tuberculosis.
B) cystic fibrosis.
C) pneumonoconiosis.
D) pneumonia.
E) strep throat.

Question 54

A collapsed or airless lung is called

A) atelectasis.
B) apnea.
C) asphyxia.
D) anosmia.
E) cyanosis.

Question 55

Which is an abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation?

A) Crackle
B) Coryza
C) Anosmia
D) Paroxysm
E) Epistaxis

Question 56

Which disorder is a lung disease that produces a thick (viscous) mucus that blocks the airways?

A) Cheyne-Stokes
B) Coryza
C) Croup
D) Cystic fibrosis
E) Pertussis

Question 57

What lung disorder is commonly caused by a deep vein thrombosis that travels from the leg to the lungs?

A) Pulmonary edema
B) Consolidation
C) Pulmonary embolism
D) Pneumonia
E) Pleural effusion

Question 58

Solidification of the lungs is called

A) sclerosis.
B) pneumoconiosis.
C) consolidation.
D) hemoptysis.
E) thoracostenosis.

Question 59

Irrigation of the paranasal sinuses to remove mucopurulent material is called

A) decortication.
B) consolidation.
C) rhinorrhea.
D) sinusitis.
E) antral lavage.

Question 60

What is an accumulation of extravascular fluid in lung tissues and alveoli, commonly caused by heart failure?

A) Pulmonary edema
B) Pulmonary embolus
C) Pulmonary thrombosis
D) Pneumoconiosis
E) Pneumonitis

Question 61

Which medication suppresses coughing?

A) Expectorant
B) Vasoconstrictor
C) Mucolytic
D) Antitussive
E) Antihistamine

Question 62

Which medication treats sneezing, runny nose, itchiness, and rashes?

A) Vasoconstrictor
B) Expectorant
C) Mucolytic
D) Antitussive
E) Antihistamine

Question 63

A surgical opening in the neck for insertion of a breathing tube is called

A) tracheotomy.
B) tracheostomy.
C) lobotomy.
D) lobectomy.
E) tracheoplasty.

Question 64

Which abbreviation is associated with neonatal respiratory distress syndrome?

A) AFB
B) AFT
C) ABG
D) PFT
E) HMD

Question 65

Removal of a lobe of the lung is called

A) lobocentesis.
B) pulmonectomy.
C) lobectomy.
D) bronchotomy.
E) pneumonotomy.

Question 66

Visual examination of the heart, trachea, esophagus, bronchus, and thymus is called

A) mediastinoscopy.
B) tracheoscopy.
C) thoroscopy.
D) pneumonoscopy.
E) bronchoscopy.

Question 67

Which test assesses the ability of the lungs to take in and expel air and evaluates gas exchange across the alveolocapillary membrane?

A) T&A
B) PFT
C) ABG
D) AFB
E) URI

Question 68

Which imaging procedure evaluates airflow and blood flow in the lungs to detect a blood clot?

A) Computed tomography pulmonary angiography
B) Ventilation-profusion (V-Q) scan
C) Chest x-ray
D) Chest ultrasonography
E) Positron emission tomography

Question 69

Which laboratory test identifies the disease-causing organisms of the lower respiratory tract?

A) Arterial blood gas
B) Throat culture
C) Sputum culture
D) Sweat test
E) Throat swab

Question 70

Treatment of lung disorders using medications delivered directly to the lungs is called

A) antral lavage.
B) thoracentesis.
C) aerosol therapy.
D) chemotherapy.
E) actinotherapy.

Question 71

Visual examination of the voice box is called

A) laryngoscopy.
B) pharyngoscopy.
C) mediastinoscopy.
D) bronchoscopy.
E) enteroscopy.

Question 72

Which imaging test combines computed tomography (CT) and angiography to produce images of pulmonary arteries?

A) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
B) Radiography
C) Fluoroscopy
D) Alveoli-Q scan
E) Computed tomography pulmonary angiography

Question 73

What is an intradermal test that helps determine tuberculin sensitivity?

A) Oximetry
B) Culture and sensitivity
C) Pulmonary function studies
D) Mantoux test
E) PCP test

Question 74

Which method of positioning a patient ensures that gravity aids in clearing the bronchi and lungs of secretions?

A) Orthopnea
B) Decubitus
C) Pronation
D) Postural drainage
E) Supination

Question 75

Which procedure is a surgical correction of a deviated nasal septum?

A) Septoplasty
B) Septostomy
C) Septotomy
D) Rhinoplasty
E) Nasoplasty

Question 76

Use of a stethoscope to detect abnormal lung sounds is called

A) stethogram.
B) percussion.
C) stridor.
D) aeration.
E) auscultation.

Question 77

Which procedure is a surgical puncture of the pleural cavity?

A) Pneumocentesis
B) Empyema
C) Pneumotomy
D) Thoracotomy
E) Thoracentesis

Question 78

Which laboratory test measures dissolved O₂ and CO₂ in the arteries?

A) Oximetry
B) Oxygen saturation
C) Spirometry
D) Arterial blood gas
E) Blood urea nitrogen

Question 79

Which medication expands air passages?

A) Expectorant
B) Bronchodilator
C) Mucolytic
D) Antitussive
E) Antihistamine

Question 80

Which procedure is a surgical repair of the nose to correct birth defects or for cosmetic purposes?

A) Septoplasty
B) Rhinoplasty
C) Sinusotomy
D) Septostomy
E) Rhinocephaly