CH 12 RESPIRATORY REVIEW Flashcards
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outer fold of pleura lying closer to the ribs
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parietal pleura
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collection of lymph tissue in the nasipharynx
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adenoids
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windpipe
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trachea
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lid-like piece of cartilage that covers the voice box
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epiglottis
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branches of the windpipe that lead into the lungs
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bronchi
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region between the lungs in the chest cavity
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mediastinum
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air-containing cavities in the bones around the nose
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paranasal sinuses
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thin hairs attached to the mucous membrane lining the respiratory tract
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cilia
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inner fold of the pleura closer to lung tissue
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visceral pleura
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throat
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pharynx
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air sacs of the lung
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alveoli
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voice box
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larynx
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smallest branches of the bronchi
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bronchioles
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collections of lymph tissue in the oropharynx
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palatine tonsils
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midline region of the lungs where bronchi, blood vessels and nerves enter and exit the lungs
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hilum
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the apical part of the lung is the
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apex / top / uppermost
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the gas that passes into the bloodstream at the lungs is
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oxygen
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breathing in air is called
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inhalation / inspiration
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divisions of the lungs are known as
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lobes
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the gas produced by cells and exhaled through the lungs is called
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carbon dioxide
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the space between the visceral and parietal pleura is the
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pleural cavity
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breathing out air is called
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expiration / exhalation
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the term that describes the essential parts of the lung responsible for respiration is pulonary
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parenchyma
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the exchange of gases in the lung is
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external respiration
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the exchange of gases in the tissue cells is
internal respiration
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chronic dilation of the bronchus
bronchiectasis
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inflammation of the pleura
pleuritis
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air in the chest /pleural cavity
pneumothorax
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lack of sense of smell
anosmia
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removal of the voice box
laryngectomy
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inflammation of the nose and throat
nasopharyngitis
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pertaining to the diaphragm
phrenic
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pertaining to an air sac
alveolar
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opening to the larynx
glottis
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narrowing of the windpipe
tracheal stenosis
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excessive carbon dioxide in the blood
hypercapnia
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breathing is the easiest or possible only in an upright position
orthopnea
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difficulty breathing
dyspnea
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condition of blueness of the skin
cyanosis
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spitting up blood
hemoptysis
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deficiency of oxygen
hypoxia
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condition of pus in the pleural cavity
pyothorax / empyma
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hoarseness; voice impairment
dysphonia
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blood in the pleural cavity
hemothorax
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nosebleed
epistaxis
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fire crackling sound heard during inhalation when there is fluid present in the alveoli
rales (crackles)
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listening to sounds within the body
auscultation
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material expelled from respiratory tract by deep coughing and spitting
sputum
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tapping on the surface to determine the underlying structure
percussion
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loud rumbling sounds on auscultation of chest; indicates brochi obstructed by sputum
rhonchi
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scratching sound produced by pleural surfaces rubbing against each other
pleural rub
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purulent
pus filled
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sudden difficulty breathing at night
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
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cleaning of the throat or lungs of sputum by coughing
expectoration
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area of dead tissue in the lung
pulmonary infarction
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stridor
strained, high pitch sound during inspiration
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high pitched whistle produced during breathing
wheeze
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acute infectious disease of the throat caused by corynebacterium
diptheria
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acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants that is marked by obstruction of the larynx and stridor
croup
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hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar walls
emphysema
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long-term inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes; cigarette smoking is a common cause
chronic bronchitis
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inflammatory disorder of bronchi and bronchioles; allergy is a common cause
asthma
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lung or portion of a lung is collapsed
atelectasis
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malignant neoplasm originating in a lung or bronchus
lung cancer
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whooping cough
pertussis
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a collection of fluid or other material within the lung as seen on chest film, CT scan, or other radiological study
infiltrate
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inherited disease of exocrine glands; mucous secretions lead to airway obstruction
cystic fibrosis
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type of pneumoconiosis; dust particles are inhaled
absestosis
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inflammatory disease in which small nodules form in the lungs and lymph nodes
sarcoidosis
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FEV1
forced expiratory volume in 1 second
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bronchial tubes obstructed with thick mucous secretions
rhonchi
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this PFT assesses how well gases can diffuse across the alveolar membrane and the result of this test is
diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide
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formation of scar tissue in the connective tissue of the lungs
pulmonary fibrosis
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a purulent ______ consists of white blood cells, microorganisms dead and alive and other debris
exudate
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myasthenia gravis and muscular dystrophy are examples of neuromuscular conditions that produce
restrictive lung disease
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chronic bronchitis and asthma are examples of
destructive lung disease
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patients with a small pharyngeal airway that closes during sleep may experience
OSA- obstructive sleep apnea
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with nasal CPAP, positive pressure opens the oropharynx and nasopharynx, preventing obstructive sleep apnea
continuous positive airway pressure
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measures that relieve symptoms but do not cure
palliative
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collection of pus in the lungs
pulmonary aabcess
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swelling and fluid collection in the air sacs and bronchioles
pulmonary edema
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pneumoconiosis
abnormal condition of dust in lungs
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pneumonia
acute inflammation and infection of alveoli (filled with fluid and blood)
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pulmonary embolism
floating clot or other material blocking the blood vessels of the lung
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an infectious disease caused by rod-shaped bacilli and producing tubercules (nodes of infection)
tuberculosis
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collection of fluid in th epleural cavity
pleural effusion
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inflammation of the pleura
pleurisy
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abnormal condition of coal dust in the lungs, black lung disease
anthracosis
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malignant tumor arising in the pleura comprised of mesothelium
mesothelioma
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excessive growth of cells in the adenoids
adenoid hypertrophy
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pain of the pleura- irritation of pleural surfaces leads to intercostal pain
pleurodynia
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coughing up material from the chest
expectoration
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rapid breathing ; hyperventilation
tachypnea
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placement of a tube through the mouth into the trachea to establish an airway
endotracheal intubation
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injection or inhalation of radioactive material and recording images of its distribution in the lungs
V/Q scan
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tine and mantoux tests
tuberculin tests
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puncture of the chest wall to obtain fluid from the pleural cavity
thoracentisis
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tests that measure the ventilation mechanics of the lung
pulmonary function tests
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creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck to establish an airway
tracheostomy
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visual examination of the bronchi
bronchoscopy
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visual examination of the bronchi
bronchoscopy
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injection of fluid into the larynx to view the voice box
laryngoscopy
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combination of computer generated xray images and recording with contrast the blood flow in the lung
CT pulmonary angiography
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visual examination of the area between the lungs
mediastinoscopy
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continuous drainage of the pleural spaces from a chest tube placed through a small skin incision
tube thoracostomy
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patients with congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema experience this symptom when they recline in bed
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea PND
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chronic bronchitis and emphysema are examples
COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary diease
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substance used in the test for tuberculosis
PPD purified protein derivative
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adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are types
non small cell lung cancer NSCLC
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visual examination of the chest via endoscope and video monitor
video assisted thoracic surgery VATS
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injection in an infant to provide immunity
DPT diptheria, pertussis and tetanus
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a spirometer is used for these respiratory tests
PFTs pulmonary function tests
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this symptom means that a patient has difficulty breathing and becomes short of breath when exercising
dyspnea on exertion DOE
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three basic steps- open airway, mouth to mouth, external cardiac compression
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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a group of symptoms resulting in acute respiratory failure
ARDS acute adult respiratory distress syndrome
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removal of lymph tissue in the oropharynx
tosillectomy
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surgical puncture of the chest to remove fluid from the pleural space
thoracentisis
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surgical repair of the nose
rhinoplasty
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incision of the chest
thoracotomy
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removal of the voice box
laryngectomy
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removal of a region of the lung
lobectomy
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endoscopic examination of the chest
thorascopy
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pulmonary resection
pneumonectomy
