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Chapter 4 - Respiratory System Flashcards

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Adenoidectomy

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excision of the adenoids

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Laryngoscope

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instrument for examining the larynx (voice box)

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Nasal

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pertaining to the nose

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Rhinorrhea

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thin watery discharge from the nose

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Pharyngitits

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inflammation of the pharynx, usually due to infection

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Peritonsillar

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pertaining to the area surrounding the tonsils

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Tracheostomy

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surgical opening though the neck into the trachea to provide and secure an open airway

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Alveolar

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pertaining to the alveoli

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Bronchiectasis

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chronic dilation of a bronchus or bronchi, usually in the lower portions of the lung

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Bronchoscope

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curved, flexible tube with a light for a visual examination of the bronchi

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Bronchiolitis

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inflammation of the bronchioles

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pneumectomy

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excision of all or part of a lung

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pneumonia

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acute inflammation and infection of alveoli, which fill with pus or products of the inflammatory reaction

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pleuritic

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pertaining to a condition of the pleurisy

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Atelectasis

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abnormal condition characterized by the collapse of alveoli

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Cyanosis

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bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by a deficiency of oxygen in the blood

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Hypoxia

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inadequate oxygen an the cellular level

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Apnea

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temporary cessation of breathing

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Pyothorax

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accumulation of pus in the thorax

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Acidosis

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excessive acidity of the blood due to an accumulation of acids or an excessive loss of bicarbonate

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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respiratory insufficiency marked by progressive hypoxia, due to sever inflammatory damage and fluid-filled alveoli

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Atelectasis

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collapse of lung tissue, preventing gas exchange

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Coryza

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acute inflammation of the nasal passages accompanied by profuse nasal discharge; also called a cold

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Crackle

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adventitious lung sound heard on auscultation, produced by air passing over retained airway secretions or the sudden opening of collapsed airways

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Croup
acute respiratory syndrome that occurs primarily in children and infants and is characterized by laryngeal obstruction and spasm, barking cough, and stridor
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Cystic Fibrosis
inherited disease of the exocrine glands with production of thick mucus that causes sever congestion of the lungs and digestive system
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Empyema
pus in a body cavity, especially the pleural cavity; pyothorax
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Epiglottitis
potentially life-threatening infection of the epiglottis and surrounding area, occurring most often in children 2-12 years old
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Epistaxis
hemorrhage from the nose; nosebleed
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Hypoxemia
deficiency of oxygen in the blood, also called anoxemia
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Hypoxia
deficiency of oxygen in the tissues, also called anoxia
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Influenza
acute, contagious, respiratory infection, characterized by sudden onset fever, chills, headache, and muscle pain
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Lung cancer
pulmonary malignancy commonly attributable to cigarette smoking
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Pertussis
acute infectious disease characterized by whoop sounding cough. Immunizations of infants as part of DPT vaccine prevents it; also called whooping cough
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Pleural Effusion
abnormal presence of fluid in the pleural cavity. The fluid may contain blood, serum, or pus
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Pneumothorax
accumulation of air in the pleural cavity, causing partial or complete collapse of the lung
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Rhonci
abnormal chest sounds resembling snoring, produced in airways with accumulated fluids
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Stridor
abnormal high-pitched breathing sound made on inspiration caused by obstruction of airway passages
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
completely unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently well, or virtually well infant. Also called crib death
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Wheezes
whistling or sighing sounds resulting from narrowing of the lumen of a respiratory passageway that is noted by the use of a stethoscope
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Arterial Blood Gases
group of tests that measure the oxygen and carbon dioxide concentration in an arterial blood sample
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Pulmonary Function Tests
include any of several tests to evaluate the condition of the respiratory system. Measures of expiratory flow and lung volumes and capacities are obtained
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Spirometry
measures the breathing capacity of lungs
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Bronchodilators
drugs used to dilate the walls of the bronchi of the lungs to increase airflow
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Corticosteroids
hormonal agents that reduce tissue edema and inflammation associated with chronic lung disease
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Nebulized Mist Treatment
use of a device for producing a fine spray to deliver medication directly into the lungs
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Postural drainage
use of body positioning to assist in the removal of secretions from the specific loves of the lung, bronchi, or lung cavities
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Anesthesia
insensitivity to pain, induced by the administration of gases or the injection of drugs before surgical procedures
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Biopsy
an examination of tissue removed from a living body to discover the presence, cause, or extent of a disease
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Carcinoma
a cancer arising from epithelial tissue
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Diagnosis
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of symptoms
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Expire
to release air from the lungs through the nose or mouth
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Hemorrhage
escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
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Lymph Node
bean shaped organ in the lymphatic system, whose function is to filter lymph
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Meatus
a passage or opening leading to the interior of the body
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Metastatic
has spread from the primary site of origin to other parts of the body
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Necroscopy
examination and dissection of a dead body in order to determine the cause of death
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Needle Biopsy
procedure using a needle to obtain a sample of cells from a patient for lab testing
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Nodular
of, relating to, characterized by, or occurring in the form of nodules (small masses of irregular shape)
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Papillary
relating to papillae (which are small rounded protuberances on a part or organ of the body)
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Polyp
a small growth typically benign and with a stalk, protruding from a mucus membrane
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Polypectomy
surgical removal of a polyp
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Pulmonary
relating to the lungs
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Snare
a surgical instrument with a wire loop at the end of it, allowing it to be used for removing tissue masses
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Asthma
respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty of breathing, usually results from an allergic reaction or other forms of hypersensitivity
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Excursion
a range of movement regularly repeated in performance of a function
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Lobe
a demarcation in an organ by a fissure
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Nasal Polyps
non-cancerous growths that appear in nasal passages
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Percussion
the act or technique of tapping on the surface of the body part in order to determine the condition of the parts beneath it based off of the resulting sounds
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Resonance
the sound elicited by percussion of the chest
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Tactile Fremitus
a tremulous vibration of the chest wall during speaking that is palpable in physical examinations
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Thoracentesis
a surgical puncture of the chest to remove fluid
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Aspirate
refers to using suction to remove fluids from a body cavity
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Chondroma
a cartilaginous tumor
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Tuberculosis
an infectious disease that produces small lesions or tubercles in the lungs
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Catheter
a hollow flexible tube that can be inserted into a vessel or cavity of the body; used to withdraw or instill fluids

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