Deck 7: The Respiratory System

Question 1

The region of the chest containing the heart,aorta,esophagus,trachea,bronchial tubes,and thymus is known as the ____.

A) manubrium
B) mediastinum
C) pleural cavity
D) pleural space

Answer 1

mediastinum

Question 2

What structure,commonly known as the Adam's apple,protects the larynx?

A) epiglottis
B) mediastinum
C) thyroid cartilage
D) trachea

Answer 2

thyroid cartilage

Question 3

A ____ pumps air or oxygen through a liquid medicine to turn it into a vapor,which is then inhaled by the patient via a face mask or mouthpiece.

A) nasal cannula
B) nebulizer
C) positive pressure ventilator
D) respirator

Answer 3

nebulizer

Question 4

Which term describes the exchange of gases within the cells of all the body organs and tissues?

A) alveolar exchange
B) external respiration
C) intercellular exchange
D) internal respiration

Question 5

____ is the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood.

A) Anoxia
B) Hypercapnia
C) Hypernea
D) Hypoxemia

Question 6

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is performed to ____.

A) enlarge the opening between the nose and sinus
B) endoscopically examine the ethmoid sinuses
C) examine the frontal sinuses
D) repair the nasal septum

Question 7

Which upper respiratory bacterial infection is characterized by a paroxysmal cough?

A) croup
B) diphtheria
C) influenza
D) pertussis

Question 8

Which of the following surrounds each lung?

A) parietal pleura
B) pleural cavity
C) pleural space
D) visceral pleura

Question 9

The term ____ describes paralysis of the larynx.

A) dysphonia
B) laryngitis
C) laryngoplegia
D) laryngospasm

Question 10

____ is the absence of oxygen from the body's gases,blood,or tissues.

A) Anoxia
B) Asphyxiation
C) Cyanosis
D) Suffocation

Question 11

A pattern of alternating periods of hypopnea or apnea,followed by hyperpnea is known as ____.

A) Cheyne-Stokes respiration
B) dyspnea
C) hyperventilation
D) hypoxemia

Question 12

Which diagnostic test measures the oxygen saturation level in the blood?

A) pulmonary function test
B) peak flow meter
C) pulse oximeter
D) spirometry

Question 13

Which condition is the absence of spontaneous respiration?

A) apnea
B) bradypnea
C) eupnea
D) tachypnea

Question 14

The loss of the ability of the larynx to produce normal speech sounds is known as

A) aphasia
B) aphonia
C) dysphonia
D) laryngitis

Question 15

In ____ the airways have become inflamed and thickened,and there is an increase in the number and size of mucus-producing cells.

A) asthma
B) chronic bronchitis
C) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
D) emphysema

Question 16

Which condition is the abnormal escape of fluid into the pleural cavity?

A) pleural effusion
B) pneumothorax
C) pyothorax
D) hemothorax

Question 17

Which respiratory condition is a viral infection that occurs most commonly during the colder months?

A) croup
B) diphtheria
C) influenza
D) pertussis

Question 18

Which procedure is a surgical incision of the pharynx?

A) pharyngoplasty
B) pharyngotomy
C) tracheostomy
D) tracheotomy

Question 19

In ____ the lung fails to expand,because air cannot pass beyond the bronchioles that are blocked by secretions.

A) atelectasis
B) empyema
C) hemothorax
D) pleurisy

Question 20

Which structure carries both food and air?

A) esophagus
B) nasopharynx
C) oropharynx
D) trachea

Question 21

The medical term for the condition commonly known as a nosebleed is ____________________.

Question 22

Polysomnography is ____.

A) a diagnostic test measuring volume and flow of air
B) a handheld device often used to test a patient with asthma to measure how quickly the patient can expel air
C) a valuable tool for diagnosing pneumonia,lung tumors,pneumothorax,pleural effusion,tuberculosis,and emphysema
D) often performed to detect nocturnal defects in breathing associated with sleep apnea

Question 23

A/An ____ is a collection of pus within a body cavity.

A) empyema
B) emphysema
C) hemoptysis
D) pleural effusion

Question 24

An accumulation of fluid in the lung tissues is known as a pulmonary ____________________.

Question 25

____________________ is an inflammation of the pleura that produces sharp chest pain with each breath.

Question 26

A/An ____________________ is administered to prevent or relieve coughing.

Question 27

Which statement is true about cystic fibrosis?

A) Cystic fibrosis affects only the lungs.
B) Cystic fibrosis is cured with antibiotics.
C) Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder.
D) Cystic fibrosis is a viral disease.

Question 28

A ____ is the mechanical device for artificial ventilation of the lungs that is used to replace or supplement the patient's natural breathing function.

A) diaphragmatic breathing
B) respirator
C) supplemental oxygen
D) ventilator

Question 29

An abnormally slow rate of respiration of less than 10 breaths per minute is known as ____________________.

Question 30

The surgical creation of an opening into the chest is known as a/an ____________________.

Question 31

A specialist in disorders of the lungs and associated tissues is a/an ____________________.

Question 32

Sleep ____________________ syndromes are a group of potentially fatal disorders in which breathing repeatedly stops during sleep.

Question 33

The surgical removal of the larynx is known as a/an ____________________.

Question 34

____ is also known as black lung disease.

A) Anthracosis
B) Byssinosis
C) Pneumoconiosis
D) Silicosis

Question 35

The medical term meaning an inflammation of the pharynx is ____________________.

Question 36

The condition of bleeding from the lungs is known as ____________________.

Question 37

A/An ____________________ is an emergency procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea to gain access to the airway below a blockage.

Question 38

The surgical repair of the nasal septum is known as a/an ____________________.

Question 39

____________________ is the condition characterized by the progressive loss of lung function due to a decrease in the total number of alveoli,the enlargement of the remaining alveoli,and the progressive destruction of their walls.

Question 40

____________________ breathing,also known as abdominal breathing,is a relaxation technique used to relieve anxiety.

Question 41

A/An ____________________ is a medication that expands the opening of the passages into the lungs.

Question 42

A bronchospasm is a contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles that tighten and squeeze the airway shut.

Question 43

Emphysema is the chronic enlargement of the bronchi or bronchioles.

Question 44

Bronchorrhea is bleeding from the bronchi.

Question 45

Pulmonary ____________________ is the formation of scar tissue in the lung,resulting in decreased lung capacity and increased difficulty in breathing.

Question 46

A CPAP device is used to treat sleep apnea by reducing snoring and preventing dangerous sleep apnea disturbances.

Question 47

Phlegm that is ejected through the mouth is called ____________________.

Question 48

Hemoptysis is also known as a nosebleed.

Question 49

A pneumothorax is the accumulation of air in the pleural space that causes a pressure imbalance that prevents the lung from fully expanding or can cause it to collapse.

Question 50

Bacterial pneumonia can be prevented through vaccination.

Question 51

____________________ is an abnormally rapid rate of deep respiration that is usually associated with anxiety.

Question 52

____________________ is pain in the pleura that occurs in relation to breathing movements.

Question 53

An accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity is known as a/an ____________________.

Question 54

A/An ____________________ is a contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles that tighten and squeeze the airway shut.

Question 55

Sudden infant death syndrome is the sudden and unexplainable death of an apparently healthy sleeping infant between the ages of 2 weeks and 1 year.

Question 56

The epiglottis swings downward and closes off the laryngopharynx so food does not enter the trachea and the lungs.

Question 57

Pyothorax is an accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity.

Question 58

An abnormally rapid rate of respiration,usually more than 20 breaths per minute,is known as ____________________.

Question 59

A bluish discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of adequate oxygen is known as ____________________.

Question 60

____________________,which is commonly associated with exertion,is breathing that is deeper and more rapid than is normal at rest.

Question 61

A pneumonectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of a lung.

Question 62

A thoracostomy is the surgical creation of an opening into the chest cavity to drain pus in the pleural space.

Question 63

Match each definition with the correct term.
double pneumonia

A)also known as walking pneumonia
B)pneumonia caused by inhaling a foreign substance into the lungs
C)bacterial pneumonia involving the lobes of both lungs
D)pneumonia that affects one or more lobes of a lung
E)pneumonia that begins in the bronchioles

Question 64

Aspiration pneumonia is a viral infection.

Question 65

Match each definition with the correct term.
mycoplasma pneumonia

A)also known as walking pneumonia
B)pneumonia caused by inhaling a foreign substance into the lungs
C)bacterial pneumonia involving the lobes of both lungs
D)pneumonia that affects one or more lobes of a lung
E)pneumonia that begins in the bronchioles

Question 66

Mucus helps moisten,warm,and filter the air as it enters the nose.

Question 67

Asphyxiation is also known as shortness of breath.

Question 68

Tracheorrhagia is the rupture of the trachea.

Question 69

Endotracheal intubation is the passage of a tube through the nose or mouth into the trachea to establish an airway.

Question 70

Match each definition with the correct term.
aspiration pneumonia

A)also known as walking pneumonia
B)pneumonia caused by inhaling a foreign substance into the lungs
C)bacterial pneumonia involving the lobes of both lungs
D)pneumonia that affects one or more lobes of a lung
E)pneumonia that begins in the bronchioles

Question 71

Tuberculin skin testing is considered to be the most accurate skin test for diagnosing tuberculosis.

Question 72

Thoracentesis is the puncture of the chest wall to obtain fluid from the pleural cavity for diagnostic purposes.

Question 73

Bronchoscopy is a diagnostic test that records the volume of air inhaled or exhaled.

Question 74

Pneumoconiosis is fibrosis of the lung tissues caused by dust in the lungs,and it usually develops after prolonged environmental or occupational contact.

Question 75

A sinus is an air-filled cavity within a bone that is lined with mucous membrane.

Question 76

Match each definition with the correct term.
bronchopneumonia

A)also known as walking pneumonia
B)pneumonia caused by inhaling a foreign substance into the lungs
C)bacterial pneumonia involving the lobes of both lungs
D)pneumonia that affects one or more lobes of a lung
E)pneumonia that begins in the bronchioles

Question 77

Match each definition with the correct term.
lobar pneumonia

A)also known as walking pneumonia
B)pneumonia caused by inhaling a foreign substance into the lungs
C)bacterial pneumonia involving the lobes of both lungs
D)pneumonia that affects one or more lobes of a lung
E)pneumonia that begins in the bronchioles

Question 78

A pharyngotomy is the surgical repair of the pharynx.

Question 79

Croup is an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by a barking cough.

Question 80

Dyspnea is also known as hyperventilation.