Question 1

Match each term with the correct definition.
-sputum analysis

Accepted Answer

Sputum analysis involves examining a sample of mucus or fluid that a person coughs up from the lungs to assess for various conditions, such as infections.

Question 2

Match the combining form with its meaning.Letters may be used more than once or not at all.
-pneum/o

Accepted Answer

The combining form "pneum/o" refers to the lung.

Question 3

Which of the following involves rounded tissue growths?

Accepted Answer

Nasal polyps are rounded tissue growths that develop in the nasal passages or sinuses, often due to inflammation from conditions like allergies or asthma.

Question 4

All of the following combining forms are matched with the correct definition EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Pleur/o refers to the pleura or the membrane surrounding the lungs, not the lung itself. The correct term for lung is pneum/o or pulmon/o.

Question 5

Match each term with the correct definition.
-pulmonary angiography

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary angiography is a radiographic examination of the pulmonary circulation after the injection of a contrast dye, allowing for the visualization of blood flow through the lungs.

Question 6

Match the combining form with its meaning.Letters may be used more than once or not at all.
-orth/o

Accepted Answer

Orth/o means straight, often used in medical terms related to the correction or straightening of bones or teeth, such as in orthodontics or orthopedics.

Question 7

Which of the following conditions involves birds?

Accepted Answer

Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that can be contracted from bird droppings, particularly from pigeons and bats. The fungus thrives in soils enriched with bird or bat droppings and can become airborne when such soil is disturbed.

Question 8

Match each term with the correct definition.
-VC

Accepted Answer

VC, or Vital Capacity, is the measurement of the volume of air that can be exhaled after maximum inspiration.

Question 9

Which of the following conditions involves infection?

Accepted Answer

Empyema involves infection within the pleural space, typically with pus, and is often a complication of pneumonia or chest surgery.

Question 10

The term for the condition in which blood or bloody fluid has collected within the intrapleural space, causing lung compression and respiratory distress is

Accepted Answer

Hemothorax is the condition where blood accumulates in the pleural cavity, which can compress the lung and lead to respiratory distress.

Question 11

Which of the following is related to coryza?

Accepted Answer

Coryza, commonly known as the common cold, is an upper respiratory infection (URI), which is characterized by symptoms like a runny nose, sneezing, and sore throat.

Question 12

The term for a high-pitched upper-airway sound heard without a stethoscope, indicating airway obstruction; a medical emergency is

Accepted Answer

Stridor is a high-pitched sound heard without a stethoscope, indicating airway obstruction and is considered a medical emergency.

Question 13

Which of the following is an acute, life-threatening condition of lung injury that develops secondary to some other lung trauma or disorder?

Accepted Answer

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a severe form of lung injury that can occur in response to various traumas or diseases. It leads to fluid leak into the lungs, making breathing difficult and reducing oxygen levels in the bloodstream.

Question 14

Which of the following is a disorder marked by abnormal increase in the size of air spaces distal to the terminal bronchiole and destruction of the alveolar walls, resulting in loss of normal elasticity and in progressive dyspnea?

Accepted Answer

Emphysema is characterized by the abnormal enlargement of air spaces beyond the terminal bronchioles, accompanied by the destruction of their walls. This leads to a decrease in lung elasticity and an increase in difficulty breathing (progressive dyspnea).

Question 15

Match the combining form with its meaning.Letters may be used more than once or not at all.
-or/o

Accepted Answer

The combining form "or/o" refers to "mouth" or "mouth-like opening."

Question 16

Match each term with the correct definition.
-pulse oximetry

Accepted Answer

Pulse oximetry is an indirect method of measuring the oxygen saturation level of the blood, which is a non-invasive procedure involving a clip-like device attached to a body part, such as a finger.

Question 17

The term for acute inflammation of the nasal mucosa; the common cold is

Accepted Answer

Coryza is the medical term for the condition commonly referred to as the common cold, which involves acute inflammation of the nasal mucosa.

Question 18

Which of the following is a condition in which air collects in the intrapleural space; categorized as open, closed, spontaneous, or tension and commonly called collapsed lung?

Accepted Answer

Pneumothorax is the medical term for a collapsed lung, which occurs when air enters the space between the lung and chest wall (the pleural space), causing the lung to collapse. It can be classified as open, closed, spontaneous, or tension pneumothorax.

Question 19

Which of the following indicates a sense of urgency?

Accepted Answer

"Stat" is a term used in the medical field to indicate that something needs to be done immediately or with urgency. It is derived from the Latin word "statim," meaning "immediately."

Question 20

Match each term with the correct definition.
-ABGs

Accepted Answer

ABGs, or Arterial Blood Gases, measure levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and acid-base balance (pH) in arterial blood, which is accurately described by option C.

Quiz 8: Respiratory System

Match each term with the correct definition. -sputum analysis

Match the combining form with its meaning.Letters may be used more than once or not at all. -pneum/o

Which of the following involves rounded tissue growths?

All of the following combining forms are matched with the correct definition EXCEPT:

Match each term with the correct definition. -pulmonary angiography

Match the combining form with its meaning.Letters may be used more than once or not at all. -orth/o