quiz 3 review

Question 1

pulse oximeter

Answer 1

the diagnostic test that measures the oxygen saturation level in the blood

Question 2

pharyngotomy

Answer 2

a surgical incision of the pharynx

Question 3

cortex

Answer 3

describes the outer layer of the kidney

Question 4

thyroid cartilage

Answer 4

structure commonly known as the adam’s apple which protects the larynx

Question 5

nocturia

Answer 5

excessive urination during the night

Question 6

anoxia

Answer 6

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

Question 7

urethral meatus

Answer 7

the external opening of the urethra

Question 8

mediastinum

Answer 8

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

Question 9

apnea

Answer 9

condition which creates the temporary absence of spontaneous respiration

Question 10

atelectasis

Answer 10

a condition that may result in a collapsed lung

Question 11

oropharynx

Answer 11

the structure that can contain both food and air

Question 12

hypercapnia

Answer 12

an abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood

Question 13

pleural effusion

Answer 13

the abnormal escape of fluid into the pleural cavity

Question 14

what happens during an asthmatic attack

Answer 14

lining of the airway swells

Question 15

bronchiectasis

Answer 15

a condition that involves the irreversible widening/enlargement of bronchi or bronchioles that is commonly accompanied by chronic infection

Question 16

cystic fibrosis

Answer 16

a genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus

Question 17

nephropyosis

Answer 17

the formation of pus in the kidney

Question 18

micturition

Answer 18

the normal process of excreting urine

Question 19

Purified Protein Derivative (PPD)

Answer 19

a diagnostic test used to screen for tuberculosis

Question 20

lithotripsy

Answer 20

the destruction of a kidney stone through the use of ultrasonic waves

Question 21

hemodialysis

Answer 21

the removal of waste products directly from the blood

Question 22

bacterial pneumonia

Answer 22

pneumonia caused by streptococcus pneumoniae can be prevented through vaccination

Question 23

bronchodilator

Answer 23

a medication that dilates the opening of the passages into the lungs

Question 24

thoracentesis

Answer 24

the puncture of the chest wall to obtain fluid from the pleural cavity for diagnostic purposes

Question 25

dyspnea

Answer 25

means difficulty breathing

Question 26

tracheorrhagia

Answer 26

hemorrhage from the trachea

Question 27

cystocele

Answer 27

a hernia of the bladder through and into the vaginal wall