Chapter 2 - pathology

Question 1

Emphysema

Answer 1

A condition in which the lung’s alveoli become distended. (swell). Decrease in exposure

Question 2

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Answer 2

A group of disorders that cause chronic airway obstruction. Decrease in exposure

Question 3

Pleurisy

Answer 3

An inflammation of the pleura

Question 4

Pleural Effusion

Answer 4

Excess fluid in the pleura cavity. Increase in exposure

Question 5

Hemothorax

Answer 5

A pleural effusion containing blood

Question 6

Pneumothorax

Answer 6

Free air trapped in the pleura space and compresses the lung tissue. Both inspiration and expiration PA Chest.

Question 7

Atelectasis

Answer 7

collapsed lung. Increase in exposure

Question 8

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Answer 8

The heart is unable to propel blood at a sufficient rate and volume. Increase in exposer

Question 9

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Answer 9

A plaque accumulation in the coronary arteries

Question 10

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

Answer 10

Stroke (Blood supply to brain)

3 causes- hemorrhage, infarction, enbolism

Question 11

Aneurysm

Answer 11

a localized ballooning or out-pouching of a vessel wall.

Question 12

Pneumonia

Answer 12

An inflammation of the lungs resulting in accumulation of fluid. Increase in exposure

Question 13

Dyspnea

Answer 13

shortness of breath

Question 14

Hemoptysis

Answer 14

Coughing up blood