Chapter 7 Flashcards
Which Term describes the exchange of gasses within the cells of all the body organs and tissues
—Internal respiration
Which of the following surrounds each lung ?
visceral
Which diagnostic test measures the oxygen saturation level in the blood?
pulse oximeter
Which procedure is a surgical incision of the pharynx
pharyngotomy
Which respiratory condition occurs most commonly during the colder months
influenza
FESS is a surgical procedure that is performed to
enlarge opening between nose and sinus
What structure, commonly known as the adam’s apple, protects the larynx
C.thyroid cartilage
Which condition is a pattern of alternation periods of rapid breathing slow breaths, and the absence breathing
A. cheyne-stokes
Which condition is the absence, or almost complete abscess of oxygen from inspired gases, artielal blood or tissues
anoxia
Which upper respiratory bacterial infection is characterized by a paroxysmal cough
pertussis
what region of the chest contains the heart, aorta, esophagus, trachea, bronchial tubes, and thymus
mediastinum
Which structure carries both food and air
oropharynx
A ___ dispenses large dose of medication in the form of a mist that is inhaled via a face mask or mouthpieces
nebulizer
which condition is the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood
hypercapnia
which condition is the abnormal escape of fluid into the pleural cavity
pleural effusion
during an asthmatic attack the
lining of the airway swells
which condition is the irreversible enlargement of bronchi or bronchioles that is commonly accompanied by chronic infection?
bronchitis
which condition is also known as black lung diseases
anthracosis
which test is used to screen for tuberculosis
purified protein derivative PPD