Unit 6 Flashcards
nas/o, rhin/o
nose
sinus/o
sinuses
pharyng/o
pharynx / throat
adenoid/o
pharyngeal tonsils / adenoids
or/o
mouth
SOB
shortness of breath
laryng/o
larynx
epiglott/o
epiglottis
trache/o
trachea
pulmon/o, pneum/o, pneumon/o
lungs
thorac/o, pector/o
chest
mediastin/o
mediastinum
bronch/o, bronchi/o
bronchi
bronchiol/o
bronchioles
spir/o
breathing
alveol/o
alveoli
capn/o
CO2
phren/o
diaphragm
pleur/o
pleura
apic/o
apex
lob/o
lobes
hilum
depression in lungs
diaphragm during inspiration
diaphragm contracts and descends
diaphragm during expiration
diaphragm relaxes and ascends
pressure during expiration
increases
ventilation
movement of air in and out of lungs
epistaxis
nosebleed
croup
common acute viral infection in children, characterized by obstruction of the larynx
stridor
high-pitched sound during inspiration
diphtheria
acute bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract that causes a leathery false membrane to form in the throat and the tonsils
pertussis / Whooping cough
severe hacking cough, followed by a high-pitched intake of air that sounds like a “whoop.”
URI
upper respiratory infection
DTaP
diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
sudden cessation of breathing during sleep, can lead to hypoxia
-pnea
breathing
asphyxia
lack of pulse
hypoxemia
deficient oxygen levels in blood
hypercapnia
excessive carbon dioxide
CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
dyspnea
difficulty breathing
Asthma
chronic, intermittent inflammatory disorder in which the bronchi in the lungs become obstructed by swelling (bronchial edema), constriction, and increased mucous production
Reactive airway disease
general term for conditions that involve wheezing and allergic reactions
Albuterol
short-acting beta agonist (SABA) used to treat acute symptoms
Wheezes
continuous whistling sounds caused by air being forced through narrowed air passages
auscultation
listening through a stethoscope for body breath sounds
rhonchi
coarse, loud rumbling sounds similar to snoring
Rales or crackles
crackling sounds heard during inhalation, caused by excess bronchial tube secretions in the alveoli
chronic bronchitis
a COPD, inflammatory changes that narrow the bronchi limit airflow, onset is slow
Cystic fibrosis (CF)
inherited (genetic) disorder, mucous glands produce thick, abundant secretions that cause chronic airway obstruction
Bronchiectasis
chronic dilation of bronchi, caused by bacterial infection
-ectasis
dilation
pleural rub
the pleura are roughened and thickened by inflammation, infection, scarring, or neoplastic cells
Pneumonia
inflammation of the alveoli
which fill with pus or other wastes in response to infective agents, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi
infiltrate
fluid-filled area
lobar pneumonia
fluid, blood cells, and other debris consolidate, or solidify, within the alveoli of one or more lobes
bronchopneumonia
consolidation primarily occurs in the terminal bronchioles
tuberculosis (TB)
infectious disease caused by inhalation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis that invade the lungs
pulmonary fibrosis
formation of scar tissue in the connective tissue of the lungs
pulmonary abscess
pus-filled lesion in the lung, usually caused by the aspiration of bacteria
Sputum / phlegm
material expelled from the respiratory tract by spitting
emphysema
type of COPD, alveolar walls lose their elasticity, become hyperinflated, and eventually rupture
Dyspnea on exertion (DOE)
early symptom of emphysema
cor pulmonale
failure of the right side of the heart to pump sufficiently to the lungs, which causes the right ventricle to enlarge
Atelectasis
collapsed lung, caused by blockage of air passageways
tele/o
complete
pulmonary sarcoidosis
caused by small areas of inflammation, small patches of inflamed cells can appear on the alveoli, bronchioles, or lymph nodes
pneumoconiosis
group of occupational-related restrictive lung diseases characterized by inflammation, infection, and bronchitis
coni/o
dust
asbestosis
caused by the inspiration and accumulation of asbestos particles
silicosis
develops from the accumulation of silica or glass dust in the lungs
anthracosis
black lung disease, coal dust
bronchogenic carcinoma
Lung cancer arising from the bronchi
two categories of carcinoma
small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
Small cell lung cancer
aggressive cancer that forms in the tissues of the lungs, associated with smoking
Non–small cell lung cancer
adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma
Adenocarcinoma usually develops in the peripheral lung tissue, is the most common type of lung cancer, and is highly metastatic.
Squamous cell carcinoma tends to develop from the lining of the bronchial passages; this type of cancer does not rapidly metastasize and has a better prognosis
Pulmonary edema
abnormal amounts of fluid accumulate in the alveoli, bronchioles, and interstitial spaces of the lungs
Pulmonary embolism (PE)
pulmonary artery clot
pulmonary infarction
death (necrosis) of lung tissue caused by an interrupted blood supply
Pleurisy / pleuritis
inflammation of the pleura
pleural effusion
buildup of fluid between lungs and ribs as a consequence of infection
two types of fluid causing pleural effusion
exudates and transudates
hydrothorax
abnormal accumulation of fluid between the lung and chest wall
Pneumothorax
collection of air (pneum/o) in the pleural space