Chapter 7 Review Flashcards
The term that describes the exchange of gases within the cells of all the body organs and tissues.
Internal respiration
A/An _______ is administered to prevent or relieve coughing
Antitussive
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 _______.
Emphysema
The diagnostic test measures the oxygen saturation level in the blood.
Pulse oximeter
A group of potentially fatal disorders in which breathing repeatedly stops during sleep are known as sleep ____ syndromes
apnea
The procedure is a surgical incision of the pharynx.
Pharyngotomy
What surrounds each lung?
Visceral pleura
An inflammation of the visceral and parietal pleura is known as ______.
Pharyngitis
A respiratory condition occurs most commonly during the colder months
Influenza
FESS is a surgical procedure that is performed to _____________
enlarge the opening between the nose and sinus
What structure, commonly known as the Adam’s apple, protects the larynx?
Thyroid cartilage
An accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity is known as a/an ___________.
hemothorax
A specialist in disorders of the lungs and associated tissues is a/an ___________.
pulmonologist
The surgical repair of the nasal septum is known as a/an ________
Septoplasty
Which condition is a pattern of alternating periods of rapid breathing, slow breathing, and the absence of breathing?
Cheyne Stokes Respiration
The surgical creation of an opening into the chest is known as a/an _______.
Thoracostomy
The condition that is the absence, or almost complete absence, of oxygen from inspired gases, arterial blood, or tissues
anoxia
The condition of bleeding from the lungs is known as ________________.
Pneumorrhagia
The upper respiratory bacterial infection that is characterized by a paroxysmal cough
Pertussis
A term describes paralysis of the larynx
Laryngoplegia
An abnormally slow rate of respiration of less than 10 breaths per minute is known as _______.
Bradypnea
An accumulation of fluid in the lung tissues is known as _________.
pulmonary edema
The region of the chest that contains the heart, aorta, esophagus, trachea, bronchial tubes, and thymus
mediastinum
The structure that carries both food and air?
oropharynx
A _____ dispenses large doses of medication in the form of a mist that is inhaled via a face mask or mouthpiece.
nebulizer
Which condition is the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood?
Hypercapnia
The surgical removal of the larynx is known as a/an ________.
laryngectomy
Which condition is the abnormal escape of fluid into the pleural cavity?
Pleural effusion
During an asthmatic attack, ________.
lining of the airway swells
Which condition is the irreversible enlargement of bronchi or bronchioles that is commonly accompanied by chronic infection?
Bronchiectasis
______________ is also known as black lung disease.
anthracosis
Which test is used to screen for tuberculosis?
purified protein derivative (PPD)
Pain in the pleura or on the side is known as _______.
Pleuralgia
A bluish discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of adequate oxygen is known as _____.
Cyanosis
Phlegm that is ejected through the mouth is called _____.
Sputum
An agent that expands the opening of the passages into the lungs is known as a/an _________.
Bronchodilator
_________ is the formation of scar tissue in the lung, resulting in decreased lung capacity and increased difficulty in breathing
Pulmonary fibrosis
An abnormally rapid rate of respiration usually of more than 20 breaths per minute is known as ________.
Tachypnea
An increase in the depth and rate of the respiratory movements is known as _______.
Hyperpnea
an infection of the lungs caused by inhaling saliva, food, liquid, vomit and even small foreign objects
aspiration pneumonia
a type of pneumonia that causes inflammation in the alveoli
Bronchopneumonia
a lung infection that affects both of your lungs.
double pneumonia
a form of pneumonia characterized by inflammatory exudate within the intra-alveolar space resulting in consolidation
lobar pneumonia
an ‘atypical’ bacterium that causes lung infection
mycoplasma pneumonia
Define Nose
Exchanges air during inhale or exhaling. Warms, moisturizes and filters inhaled air.
Define Sinuses
Hollow spaces that provide mucus, makes the bones of the skull lighter and aids in sound production.
Define Epiglottis
Lid-like structure that closes off trachea
Define Pharynx
Transports air to and from trachea
Define Alveoli
Air sacs that exchange gasses.
Abnormally rapid deep breathing resulting in decreased levels of carbon dioxide at the cellular level is known as ______
Hyperventilation
