Respiratory System - Clinical Conditions & Terms Flashcards
For Lecture Exam #2
1
Q
What occurs when you snore?
A
the uvula blocks off a portion of the nasopharynx
2
Q
What occurs if you have sleep apnea?
A
the uvula completely closes off the nasal cavity
3
Q
- inflammation of the larynx
- causes you to lose your voice
A
laryngitis
4
Q
- occurs when a baby is born before they start producing surfactant
- alveoli stick so this must be treated with respirators
- the #1 cause of death in premature babies
A
neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
5
Q
- a condition that occurs when fluid accumulates in alveoli
- can be caused by infection or a cardiovascular issue
- the fluid is plasma in blood
A
pneumonia
6
Q
- the #4 cause of death in the USA
- having chronic bronchitis AND/OR emphysema
- leading cause is smoking
A
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
7
Q
- inflammation of bronchi which results in swelling
- flares up at least once a month
A
chronic bronchitis
8
Q
- damage to alveoli which results in a loss of surface area for gas exchange
A
emphysema
9
Q
Smoking produces _____ as a byproduct.
A
tar
10
Q
Why is lung cancer the deadliest form of cancer?
A
Because the lungs are spongy, symptoms don’t appear until metastasis
11
Q
- when something punctures the pleural cavity, breaking the airtight space
- usually caused by stab or gunshot wounds
A
pneumothorax
