Quiz 8 Flashcards
Removal of the voice box:
a. Larnygectomy
b. Pharnygectomy
c. Laryngectomy
d. Esophagectomy
e. Pharyngectomy
c. Laryngectomy
Localized area of pus formation in the lungs:
a. Pulmonary edema
b. Pulmonary embolism
c. Pleural effusion
d. Pulmonary abscess
e. Pleurisy
d. Pulmonary abscess
Collection of pus in the pleural cavity:
a. Cyanosis
b. Pleuritis
c. Hemoptysis
d. Pyothorax
e. Pneumothorax
d. pyothorax
Inability of the heart to pump its required amount of blood
congestive heart failure
Blockage of the arteries surrounding the heart leading to ischemia
coronary artery disease
Rapid but regular atrial or ventricular contractions
flutter
Rapid, random, ineffectual, and irregular contractions of the heart
fibrillation
Congenital narrowing of large artery leading from the heart
coarctation of the aorta
High blood pressure affecting the heart
hypertensive heart disease
Improper closure of the valve between the left atrium and ventricle during systole
mitral valve prolapse
Congenital malformation involving four separate heart defects
tetralogy of Fallot
Fluid is injected into the bronchi and then removed for examination
bronchioalveolar lavage
Opening into the trachea through the neck to establish an airway
tracheostomy
Radioactive material is injected or inhaled and images are recorded
lung scan (V/Q)
Tube is placed through the mouth into the trachea to establish an airway
endotracheal intubation
After contrast is injected into blood vessels of the lungs, x-rays are taken
pulmonary angiography
Chest wall is punctured with a needle to obtain fluid from the pleural space
thoracentesis
Spitting up blood from the lungs: Select one: a. Pleurodynia b. Hematemesis c. Hemothorax d. Hydrothorax e. Hemoptysis
e. Hemoptysis