Respiratory system plan terms

Question 1

insertion of a tube inside the trachea

Answer 1

endotracheal intubation

Question 2

removal of the larynx

Answer 2

laryngectomy

Question 3

creation of an opening in the trachea

Answer 3

tracheostomy

Question 4

incision into the trachea

Answer 4

tracheotomy

Question 5

method of artificially maintaining blood flow and airflow when breathing and pulse have stopped

Answer 5

cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Question 6

removal of a lobe

Answer 6

lobectomy

Question 7

reattachment of the pleura

Answer 7

pleuropexy

Question 8

removal of a lung

Answer 8

pneumonectomy

Question 9

puncture of the chest

Answer 9

thoracocentesis, thoracentesis

Question 10

creation of an opening in the chest

Answer 10

thoracostomy

Question 11

incision into the chest

Answer 11

thoracotomy

Question 12

a drug that prevents coughing

Answer 12

antitussive

Question 13

a drug that expands the walls of the bronchi

Answer 13

bronchodilator

Question 14

a drug that encourages the expulsion of material from the lungs

Answer 14

expectorant

Question 15

a drug that aids in the breakdown of mucus

Answer 15

mucolytic

Question 16

a machine that administers respiratory medication by creating a “cloud” or mist that is inhaled by the patient

Answer 16

nebulizer