Lesson 5 (Chapter 4: Testing and Treatment of the Respiratory System)

Question 1

Bronchoscopy

Answer 1

Visual examination of the bronchi using a bronchoscope. [bronch/o (bronchus) + -scopy (direct visual examination)]

Question 2

Polysomnography

Answer 2

Also known as a sleep study. Measures physiological activity during sleep and often performed to detect nocturnal defects in breathing associated with sleep apnea. [poly- (many) + somn/o (sleep) + -graphy (the process of recording)]

Question 3

Spirometer

Answer 3

A recording device that measures the amount (volume) of air inhaled or exhaled and the length of time required for each breath. [spir/o (to breathe) + -meter (to measure)]

Question 4

Antitussive

Answer 4

Commonly known as cough medicine, administered to prevent or relieve coughing. [anti- (against) + tuss (cough) + -ive (performs)]

Question 5

Bronchodilator

Answer 5

An inhaled medication that relaxes and expands the bronchial passages into the lung.

Question 6

Nebulizer

Answer 6

An electronic device that pumps air or oxygen through a liquid medicine to turn it into a mist, which the patient then inhales via a face mask or mouthpiece.

Question 7

Endotracheal intubation

Answer 7

The passage of a tube through the mouth into the trachea to establish or maintain an open airway, especially when a patient must be placed on a ventilator. [endo- (within) + trache/o (trachea) + -al (pertaining to)]

Question 8

Laryngotomy

Answer 8

A surgical incision into the larynx. [laryng/o (larynx) + -otomy (surgical incision)]

Question 9

Septoplasty

Answer 9

The surgical repair of parts of the nasal septum. [sept/o (septum) + -plasty (surgical repair)]

Question 10

Tracheostomy

Answer 10

The surgical creation of a stoma into the trachea below the vocal cords to insert a temporary or permanent tube to facilitate breathing. [trache/o (trachea) + -ostomy (surgical creation of an opening)]

Question 11

Pneumonectomy

Answer 11

The surgical removal of all or part of a lung. [pneumon/o (lung) + -ectomy (surgical removal)]

Question 12

Thoracentesis

Answer 12

The surgical puncture of the chest wall with a needle to obtain fluid from the pleural cavity. [thor/a (thorax or chest) + -centesis (surgical puncture to remove fluid)]

Question 13

Thoracotomy

Answer 13

A surgical incision into the chest wall to open the pleural cavity for biopsy or treatment. [thorac/o (chest) + -otomy (surgical incision)]