Chapter 7

Question 1

Anthracosis

Answer 1

The form of pneumoconiosis caused by coal dust in the lungs, AKA black lung disease

Question 2

Antitussive

Answer 2

To relieve coughing (cough medicine)

Question 3

Aphonia

Answer 3

The loss of the ability of the larynx to produce normal speech sounds

Question 4

Apnea

Answer 4

The absence of spontaneous respiration

Question 5

Asbestosis

Answer 5

The form of pneumoconiosis caused by asbestos particles in the lungs

Question 6

Asphyxia

Answer 6

The condition that occurs when the body can’t get the air it needs to function

Question 7

Asphyxiation

Answer 7

Any interruption of normal breathing resulting in asphyxia; also known as suffocation

Question 8

Aspiration pneumonia

Answer 8

Can occur when a foreign substance, such as vomit, is inhaled into the lungs

Question 9

Asthma

Answer 9

Chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes severe breathing difficulties, coughing, and wheezing

Question 10

Atelectasis

Answer 10

Condition in which the lungs fail to expand completely due to shallow breathing or because the air passages are blocked

Question 11

Bradypnea

Answer 11

Abnormally slow rate of respiration usually of less than 10 breaths per minute

Question 12

Anoxia

Answer 12

The absence or nearly complete absence of oxygen from the body’s gases, blood or tissues