quiz 3 review Flashcards
pulse oximeter
the diagnostic test that measures the oxygen saturation level in the blood
pharyngotomy
a surgical incision of the pharynx
cortex
describes the outer layer of the kidney
thyroid cartilage
structure commonly known as the adam’s apple which protects the larynx
nocturia
excessive urination during the night
anoxia
the condition that involves almost a complete absence of oxygen from inspired gases, arterial blood or tissues
urethral meatus
the external opening of the urethra
mediastinum
the region of the chest that contains the heart, aorta, esophagus, trachea, bronchial tubes, and thymus
apnea
condition which creates the temporary absence of spontaneous respiration
atelectasis
a condition that may result in a collapsed lung
oropharynx
the structure that can contain both food and air
hypercapnia
an abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood
pleural effusion
the abnormal escape of fluid into the pleural cavity
what happens during an asthmatic attack
lining of the airway swells
bronchiectasis
a condition that involves the irreversible widening/enlargement of bronchi or bronchioles that is commonly accompanied by chronic infection
cystic fibrosis
a genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus
nephropyosis
the formation of pus in the kidney
micturition
the normal process of excreting urine
Purified Protein Derivative (PPD)
a diagnostic test used to screen for tuberculosis
lithotripsy
the destruction of a kidney stone through the use of ultrasonic waves
hemodialysis
the removal of waste products directly from the blood
bacterial pneumonia
pneumonia caused by streptococcus pneumoniae can be prevented through vaccination
bronchodilator
a medication that dilates the opening of the passages into the lungs
thoracentesis
the puncture of the chest wall to obtain fluid from the pleural cavity for diagnostic purposes
