Lesson 5 Quiz Flashcards
What does the combining form pulmon/o mean?
lung
What is the term for symptoms that persist for a long time?
chronic
What is the removal of a cancerous lobe of the lung?
lobectomy
What is a surgical puncture of the chest wall to remove fluid collections in the chest?
thoracentesis
What allows lungs to move smoothly within the chest?
pleura
What is a bluish discoloration of the skin?
cyanosis
What is the medical term for coughing up blood?
hemoptysis
What is the visual examination of the bronchi?
bronchoscopy
What is the sensation of shortness of breath when lying down that is only relieved by sitting up straight?
orthopnea
What is OSA?
a type of sleep related breathing disorder
What is an antitussive prescribed to relieve?
coughing
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
oxygen saturation in the blood
The lungs are located in which body cavity?
thoracic
What is a septoplasty?
surgical repair of the nasal septum
What is a nosocomial infection?
an infection acquired in a hospital
PPD skin test is a screening test for what?
tuberculosis
What suffix means to measure?
-metry
Pneumocystis pneumonia is a type of pneumonia caused by what?
fungus
What is the lid-like structure that closes off the trachea before swallowing?
epiglottis
What does the acronym LLL refer to?
left lower lobe
A patient having an “exacerbation of asthma” is experiencing what?
worsening of symptoms
What is epistaxis?
nosebleed
What does the prefix “para-“ mean?
beside
What term means pain in the pleura?
pleurodynia
