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Quiz 4 Flashcards

1
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Identify the procedure used to assess the volume and airflow rate of the lungs

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pulmonary function test

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An acute respiratory syndrome that occurs in children and infants characterized by laryngeal obstruction and barking cough is

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croup

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When tracheal obstruction causes cessation of breathing, the procedure that is performed to gain access to the airway below the obstruction is a

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tracheostomy

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4
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What is the medical condition where a collection of air in the pleural cavity causes the lung to collapse

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pneumothorax

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5
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An inherited disease with production of thick mucus that causes severe congestion within the lungs and digestive system is called

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cystic fibrosis

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6
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What are abnormal breath sounds heard during inhalation or exhalation called?

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crackles

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7
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High levels of CO2 in the bloodstream results in

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acidosis

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is a type of endoscopic procedure in which the interior bronchi are examined using a flexible fiber optic instrument with a light

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bronchoscopy

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9
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A group of tests that measure the oxygen and carbon dioxide concentration in an arterial blood sample is:

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arterial blood gases

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10
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An acute infectious disease characterized by a “whoop” sounding cough, also called whooping cough, is called

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pertussis

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What is the condition characterized by attacks of difficult breathing and wheezing caused by spasms of the bronchial tubes

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asthma

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12
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The abbreviation COPD stands for

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder

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13
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Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchial tubes is known as

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bronchitis

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14
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Life-threatening build-up of fluid in the air sacs that prevents enough oxygen from passing into the bloodstream is called

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acute respiratorydistress syndrome (

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15
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Inflammation of the pleural membrane characterized by a stabbing pain intensified by deep breathing or coughing is called

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pleurisy

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16
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The use of body positioning to assist in removal of secretions from specific lobes of the lung, bronchi, or lung cavities, is called

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postural drainage

17
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Continuous high-pitched whistling sounds, usually during expiration, are called

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wheezes

18
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suppress the inflammatory reaction that causes swelling and narrowing of the bronchi

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corticosteroids

19
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Method of administering medication directly into the lungs using a device that produces a fine spray

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nebulized mist treatment (NMT)

20
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Dilate constricted airways by relaxing muscle spasms in the bronchial tubes through oral administration or inhalation via a metered-dose inhaler

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bronchodilators

21
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improve the ability to cough up mucus from the respiratory tract

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expectorants

22
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device that enables the patient to self-administer a specificamount of medication into the lungs through inhalation

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metered-dose inhaler (

23
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A greater than normal amount of carbon dioxide in the blood is called

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hypercapnia

24
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A deficiency of oxygen in the tissues; usually a sign of respiratory impairment, is called

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hypoxia

25
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A condition of insufficient intake of oxygen as a result of choking, toxic gases, electric shock, drugs, etc. is called

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asphxia

26
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Absence or decrease in the sense of smell is called

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anosmia

27
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What device is worn by a person with sleep apnea?

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CPAP

28
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High-pitched musical sound made on inspiration, caused by obstruction is known as

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stridor

29
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What is the abbreviation that refers to an unexpected and unexplained death of a healthy infant; also called crib death

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SIDS

30
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The basic emergency procedure for life support consisting of artificial respiration and manual external cardiac massage is

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

31
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Another name for the common cold is:

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coryza

32
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Inflammation of themiddle ear is called

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otitismedia

33
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Hemorrhage from the nose, also called nosebleed, is called

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epistaxis

34
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The use of a needle to collect pleural fluid for laboratory analysis or to remove excess pleural fluid from the pleural space is

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thoracocentesis

35
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A contagious respiratory infection characterized by onset of fever, chills, headache, and muscle pain is

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influenza

36
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The collapse of lung tissue, preventing exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, is called

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atelectasis

37
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A disease characterized by decrease in alveolar elasticity is called

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emphysema

38
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A common lung function test that measures and records the volume and rate of inhaled and exhaled area to assess obstructivelung diseases is called

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spirometry

39
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A deficiency of oxygen in the blood is called:

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hypoxemia

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