Chapter 7 Quiz: Respiratory System Flashcards
Influenza
viral respiratory infection that occurs during winter months.
Bronchodilator
medication that expands the opening of the passages into the lungs.
pleurisy
inflammation of the pleura, membranes that cover lungs and line pleural space that produces sharp chest pain with each breath
Asphyxiation
state of asphyxia. Loss of consciousness resulting from lack of oxygen. CO2 levels rise. Caused by choking, suffocation, drowning.
thoracostomy
surgical creation of opening into the chest.
Hypercapnia
abnormal buildup of CO2 in the blood.
antitussive
cough medicine given to prevent or relieve coughing
pneumoconiosis
any fibrosis of lung tissue caused by prolonged environmental or occupational contact. Known as black lung disease.
pertussis
whooping cough, bacterial infection of upper respiratory system. Paroxysmal cough, noisy inspiration.
Fuctional endoscopic sinus surgery
procedure using endoscope to treat chronic sinusitis treated by enlarging opening between nose and sinus.
endotracheal intubation
passage of tube through the mouth into the trachea to establish or maintain an open airway
Cheyne-Stokes respiration
alternate periods of hypopnea or apnea following by hyperpnea. Common near death.
CPAP device
device used to treat sleep apnea by reducing snoring and preventing dangerous sleep apnea disturbances.
Aspiration pneumonia
foreign substance is inhaled into the lungs.
Pneumoconiosis
any fibrosis of the lung tissue caused by dust in the lungs, develops after prolonged environmental and occupational contact.
Pharyngotomy
Incision into the pharynx
Pneumonectomy
surgical removal of all or part of lung.
acute nasopharyngitis
common cold
bronchitis
inflammation of bronchial walls
bronchodilator
inhaled medication that relaxes and expands the bronchial passages into the lungs.
bronchorrhea
excessive flow of mucus from bronchi
pleurisy
inflammation of pleura
sputum
phlegm that is ejected through the mouth
Sinus
air-filled cavity within a bone that is lined with mucous membrane
visceral pleura
inner layer of pleura that covers each lung, directly attached.
Thyroid cartilage
structure known as Adam’s apple that protects the larynx
Emphysema
condition characterized by progressive loss of lung function due to a decrease in total number of alveoli and enlargement of remaining alveoli, and progressive destruction of their walls.
Bacterial pneumonia
only form of pneumonia that can be prevented through vaccination
Oropharynx
shared by respiratory and digestive systems
Apnea
temporary absence of spontaneous respiration.
Epiglottis
lid like structure that swings downward and closes off laryngopharynx to keep food from entering trachea and lungs.
Bronchospasm
contraction of smooth muscles in the wall of bronchi and bronchioles that tighten and squeeze the airway shut.
Pneumothorax
accumulation of air in pleural space that cause pressure imbalance that prevents lung from fully expanding, can cause collapse.
Internal respiration
exchange of gases within the cells of all the body organs and tissues.