Chapter 7 Review

Question 1

The term that describes the exchange of gases within the cells of all the body organs and tissues.

Answer 1

Internal respiration

Question 2

A/An _______ is administered to prevent or relieve coughing

Answer 2

Antitussive

Question 3

The progressive loss of lung function due to a decrease in the total number of alveoli, the enlargement of the remaining alveoli, and the progressive destruction of their walls is known as _______.

Answer 3

Emphysema

Question 4

The diagnostic test measures the oxygen saturation level in the blood.

Answer 4

Pulse oximeter

Question 5

A group of potentially fatal disorders in which breathing repeatedly stops during sleep are known as sleep ____ syndromes

Answer 5

apnea

Question 6

The procedure is a surgical incision of the pharynx.

Answer 6

Pharyngotomy

Question 7

What surrounds each lung?

Answer 7

Visceral pleura

Question 8

An inflammation of the visceral and parietal pleura is known as ______.

Answer 8

Pharyngitis

Question 9

A respiratory condition occurs most commonly during the colder months

Answer 9

Influenza

Question 10

FESS is a surgical procedure that is performed to _____________

Answer 10

enlarge the opening between the nose and sinus

Question 11

What structure, commonly known as the Adam’s apple, protects the larynx?

Answer 11

Thyroid cartilage

Question 12

An accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity is known as a/an ___________.

Answer 12

hemothorax

Question 13

A specialist in disorders of the lungs and associated tissues is a/an ___________.

Answer 13

pulmonologist

Question 14

The surgical repair of the nasal septum is known as a/an ________

Answer 14

Septoplasty

Question 15

Which condition is a pattern of alternating periods of rapid breathing, slow breathing, and the absence of breathing?

Answer 15

Cheyne Stokes Respiration

Question 16

The surgical creation of an opening into the chest is known as a/an _______.

Answer 16

Thoracostomy

Question 17

The condition that is the absence, or almost complete absence, of oxygen from inspired gases, arterial blood, or tissues

Answer 17

anoxia

Question 18

The condition of bleeding from the lungs is known as ________________.

Answer 18

Pneumorrhagia

Question 19

The upper respiratory bacterial infection that is characterized by a paroxysmal cough

Answer 19

Pertussis

Question 20

A term describes paralysis of the larynx

Answer 20

Laryngoplegia

Question 21

An abnormally slow rate of respiration of less than 10 breaths per minute is known as _______.

Answer 21

Bradypnea

Question 22

An accumulation of fluid in the lung tissues is known as _________.

Answer 22

pulmonary edema

Question 23

The region of the chest that contains the heart, aorta, esophagus, trachea, bronchial tubes, and thymus

Answer 23

mediastinum

Question 24

The structure that carries both food and air?

Answer 24

oropharynx

Question 25

A _____ dispenses large doses of medication in the form of a mist that is inhaled via a face mask or mouthpiece.

Answer 25

nebulizer

Question 26

Which condition is the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood?

Answer 26

Hypercapnia

Question 27

The surgical removal of the larynx is known as a/an ________.

Answer 27

laryngectomy

Question 28

Which condition is the abnormal escape of fluid into the pleural cavity?

Answer 28

Pleural effusion

Question 29

During an asthmatic attack, ________.

Answer 29

lining of the airway swells

Question 30

Which condition is the irreversible enlargement of bronchi or bronchioles that is commonly accompanied by chronic infection?

Answer 30

Bronchiectasis

Question 31

______________ is also known as black lung disease.

Answer 31

anthracosis

Question 32

Which test is used to screen for tuberculosis?

Answer 32

purified protein derivative (PPD)

Question 33

Pain in the pleura or on the side is known as _______.

Answer 33

Pleuralgia

Question 34

A bluish discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of adequate oxygen is known as _____.

Answer 34

Cyanosis

Question 35

Phlegm that is ejected through the mouth is called _____.

Answer 35

Sputum

Question 36

An agent that expands the opening of the passages into the lungs is known as a/an _________.

Answer 36

Bronchodilator

Question 37

_________ is the formation of scar tissue in the lung, resulting in decreased lung capacity and increased difficulty in breathing

Answer 37

Pulmonary fibrosis

Question 38

An abnormally rapid rate of respiration usually of more than 20 breaths per minute is known as ________.

Answer 38

Tachypnea

Question 39

An increase in the depth and rate of the respiratory movements is known as _______.

Answer 39

Hyperpnea

Question 40

an infection of the lungs caused by inhaling saliva, food, liquid, vomit and even small foreign objects

Answer 40

aspiration pneumonia

Question 41

a type of pneumonia that causes inflammation in the alveoli

Answer 41

Bronchopneumonia

Question 42

a lung infection that affects both of your lungs.

Answer 42

double pneumonia

Question 43

a form of pneumonia characterized by inflammatory exudate within the intra-alveolar space resulting in consolidation

Answer 43

lobar pneumonia

Question 44

an ‘atypical’ bacterium that causes lung infection

Answer 44

mycoplasma pneumonia

Question 45

Define Nose

Answer 45

Exchanges air during inhale or exhaling. Warms, moisturizes and filters inhaled air.

Question 46

Define Sinuses

Answer 46

Hollow spaces that provide mucus, makes the bones of the skull lighter and aids in sound production.

Question 47

Define Epiglottis

Answer 47

Lid-like structure that closes off trachea

Question 48

Define Pharynx

Answer 48

Transports air to and from trachea

Question 49

Define Alveoli

Answer 49

Air sacs that exchange gasses.

Question 50

Abnormally rapid deep breathing resulting in decreased levels of carbon dioxide at the cellular level is known as ______

Answer 50

Hyperventilation