Ch. 12 Respiratory Study Section

Question 1

anthracosis

Answer 1

coal dust accumulates in lungs

Question 2

asbestosis

Answer 2

asbestos particles accumulate in lung

Question 3

bacilli

plural: bacillus

Answer 3

rod-shaped bacteria (cause of TB)

Question 4

COPD

Answer 4

chronic condition of persistent obstruction of airflow through the bronchial tubes and lungs

Question 5

cor pulmonale

Answer 5

failure of the right side of the heart to pump a sufficient amount of blood to the lungs because of underlying lung disease

Question 6

exudates

Answer 6

fluid, cells, and other substances (pus) that filter from cells or capillaries ooze into lesions or other areas of inflammation

Question 7

hydrothrax

Answer 7

collection of fluid in the pleural cavity

Question 8

infiltrate

Answer 8

collection of fluid or other material within the lung, seen on a chest film, CT scan, or other radiologic image

Question 9

palliative

Answer 9

relieving symptoms, but not curing the disease

Question 10

paroxysmal

Answer 10

pertaining to sudden occurrence, such as spasm or seizure (oxysm/o means sudden)

Question 11

pulmonary infarction

Answer 11

area of necrosis (death of lung tissue)

Question 12

purulent

Answer 12

containing pus

Question 13

silicosis

Answer 13

disease due to silica or glass dust in the lungs, occurs in mining occupations