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Respiratory System Flashcards

1
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process of breathing in and out

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Respiration

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2
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process of oxygen moving from the atmosphere into the alveoli

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Inspiration

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3
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occurs when O2 is exchanged for CO2 between the cells in the body and the blood.

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Internal respiration

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4
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occurs when oxygenated air moves into the alveoli

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External respiration

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5
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consists of the trachea, bronchial tubes, and lungs.
- These structures are also lined with mucous membranes and cilia.

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Lower respiratory tract

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6
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composed of structures from the nose to the larynx.
- These organs are located outside of the chest cavity.

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Upper respiratory tract

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7
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trache/o

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trachea

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8
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pneum/o

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lung

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9
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capn/o

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carbon dioxide

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10
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ortho/o

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straight

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11
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brady

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slow

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12
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-pnea

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breathing

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13
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Bradypnea

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Abnormally slow breathing.

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14
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Cheyne-Stokes respiration

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Deep, rapid breathing followed by a period of apnea

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15
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Lack of O2 in the blood, seen as bluish or grayish discoloration of the skin, nail beds, and/or lips.

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Cyanosis

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16
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another term for nosebleed

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Epistaxis

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17
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Eupnea

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Good, normal breathing.

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18
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Hemoptysis

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Coughing up blood or blood-stained sputum.

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19
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Hyperpnea

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Excessively deep breathing.

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20
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Orthopnea

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Condition of difficult breathing unless in an upright position.

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21
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Dysphonia

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Difficulty making sounds.

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22
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Rhinorrhea

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Discharge from the nose.

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23
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Mucus coughed up from the lungs and expectorated through the mouth.

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Sputum

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24
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An abnormal lung sound heard on auscultation, characterized by discontinuous bubbling noises.
- Also called crackles

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Rales

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25
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High-pitched inspiratory sounds from the larynx ; a sign of upper airway obstruction.

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Stridor

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26
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A whistling sound made during breathing.

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Wheezing

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27
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A noninvasive test used to measure the oxygen saturation of the blood

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Pulse oximetry

28
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Measures the volume of inhaled and exhaled air, and the time required for each.

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Spirometry test

29
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5 CLIA-waived tests

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  • Legionella Urinary Antigen Test
  • Mono test
  • Influenza A & B test
  • Rapid strep A test
  • RSV test
30
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A test in which a blood specimen is collected from the artery in the wrist, and the pH of the blood, carbon dioxide and oxygen content are measured. ( not CLIA waived)

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Arterial blood gas (ABG)

31
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Aspiration of a fluid from the pleural cavity.

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thoracentesis

32
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Rhinoplasty

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surgical repair of the nose

33
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a chronic disease that affects the airway.

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Asthma

34
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Short-acting beta agonists metered-dose inhalers (MDIs)

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Albuterol

35
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a life-threatening, congenital disease.

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Cystic fibrosis

36
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a condition in which one of the pulmonary arteries is blocked.

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Pulmonary embolism (PE)

37
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caused by bacteria that can affect the lungs.

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Pulmonary tuberculosis

38
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Acute infectious disease of the respiratory tract; also called flu

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Influenza

39
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Pertussis

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whooping cough

40
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collapse of lung tissue or entire lung

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Atelectasis

41
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Nasal septum that is not on the midline, causing one of the nares to be smaller than the other.

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Deviated septum

42
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Bacterial respiratory infection, characterized by a sore throat, fever, and headache.

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Diphtheria

43
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Abnormal enlargement of the distal phalanges (fingers and toes) associated with cyanotic heart disease or advanced chronic pulmonary disease.

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Clubbing

44
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non-small cell lung cancer

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Lung CA

45
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Each lung is also enclosed by a double-folded, serous membrane called ..

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Pleura

46
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Pharynx

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throat

47
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a flap of cartilage at the opening to the larynx.

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Epiglottis

48
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any of the many tiny air sacs of the lungs which allow for rapid gaseous exchange.

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Alveolus

49
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Nares

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the nostrils

50
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_________ respiration occurs when oxygenated air moves into the alveoli.

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External

51
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What term is used to describe a condition in which there is a deficient amount of O2 in the tissues?

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Hypoxia

52
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___________ is a high-pitched inspiratory sound from the larynx that can be a sign of upper airway obstruction.

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Stridor

53
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A life threatening, congenital disease that causes mucus to build up in the lungs, pancreas, and other organs is called:

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cystic fibrosis

54
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____________ is an abnormal enlargement of the fingers and toes and is associated with cyanotic heart disease or advanced chronic pulmonary disease.

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Clubbing

55
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An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the intrapleural space around the lungs is called:

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pleural effusion

56
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Which surgical option for lung cancer involves the removal of a small portion of the lung tissue

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Wedge resection

57
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High blood pressure that affects the pulmonary system is called:

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pulmonary hypertension

58
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What medication would be used to break up a clot when treating a pulmonary embolism?

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Thrombolytics

59
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Percussion

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tapping body parts with fingers, hands, or small instruments as part of a physical examination

60
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test used to diagnose cystic fibrosis

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sweat test

61
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another term for fever

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pyrexia

62
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A bacterial respiratory infection characterized by sore throat, fever, and headache is called

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Diphtheria

63
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Symptoms of an asthma attack include

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Coughing or Wheezing

64
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The most prevalent type of lung cancer is

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non-small cell lung cancer

65
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A test to diagnose TB is

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Mantoux test

66
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Aspiration of fluid from the pleural space Is

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Thoracentesis

67
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removal of a portion, a lobe, or the entire lung

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pulmonary resection

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