Studied by 1 personThe space in the chest between the lungs is called the: a. pleural cavity. b. diaphragm. c. alveolus. d. sinus cavity. e. mediastinum.
E. mediastinum
The structure that covers the larynx is called the: a. cilia. b. uvula. c. hypopharynx. d. epiglottis. e. laryngopharynx.
D. epiglottis
The mediastinum contains the: a. aorta, heart, stomach, and diaphragm. b. heart, stomach, lungs, and diaphragm. c. esophagus, stomach, lungs, and heart. d. heart, aorta, esophagus, and bronchi. e. heart, esophagus, oropharynx, and lungs.
D. heart, aorta, esophagus, and bronchi
The exchange of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) in body cells is called: a. inhalation. b. metabolism. c. external respiration. d. internal respiration. e. catabolism.
D. internal respiration
The adenoids are located in the: a. laryngopharynx. b. nasopharynx. c. larynx. d. oropharynx. e. nasal cavity.
B. nasopharynx
The lining of the thoracic cavity is called the: a. diaphragm. b. parietal pleura. c. thoracic membrane. d. visceral pleura. e. mediastinum.
B. parietal pleura
Diffusion of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) occurs in the: a. pulmonary capillaries. b. pulmonary vein. c. bronchioles. d. cilia. e. pulmonary artery.
A. pulmonary capillaries
Nares are divided by the: a. epiglottis. b. adenoids. c. alveoli. d. septum. e. turbinates.
D. septum
Expelling of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the lungs is called: a. exhalation. b. inspiration. c. cellular respiration. d. internal respiration. e. anabolism.
A. exhalation
Hairlike structures that move particles upward to the pharynx for coughing or swallowing are called: a. alveoli. b. bronchioles. c. cilia. d. cartilage rings. e. neurons.
C. cilia
Tiny air sacs found at the end of the bronchioles are called: a. pulmonary capillaries. b. pulmonary venules. c. pulmonary arterioles. d. alveoli. e. cilia.
D. alveoli
Pulmonary ventilation is more commonly called: a. breathing. b. inspiring. c. expiring. d. gasping. e. wheezing.
A. breathing
The parietal pleura glides smoothly over the visceral pleura because the pleural cavity normally contains a small amount of: a. pus. b. blood. c. air. d. sputum. e. lubricating fluid.
E. lubricating fluid
Olfactory neurons are located deep within the: a. nasal cavity. b. mediastinum. c. oropharynx. d. alveoli. e. bronchioles.
A. nasal cavity
When the diaphragm contracts, it partially: a. descends into the abdominal cavity. b. ascends into the thoracic cavity. c. fills the pleural cavity with air. d. fills the pleural cavity with serous fluid. e. forces air from the lungs.
A. descends into the abdominal cavity
The CF thorac/o means: a. lung. b. chest. c. respiration. d. diaphragm. e. pleura.
B. chest
The CF atel/o means: a. respiration b. pleura c. diaphragm d. mediastinum e. incomplete; imperfect
E. incomplete; imperfect
The CF coni/o means: a. dust. b. blue. c. cone. d. diaphragm. e. pleura.
A. dust
The CF spir/o means: a. spirit. b. breathe. c. expansion. d. contraction. e. incomplete.
B. breathe
The CF cyan/o means: a. lung. b. mucus. c. blue. d. pale. e. carbon dioxide.
C. blue
The CF rhin/o means: a. nose. b. throat. c. ring. d. chest. e. sinus.
A. nose
The CF pleur/o means: a. lung. b. lobe. c. membrane. d. pleura. e. pleurisy.
D. pleura
The CF alveol/o means: a. air. b. oxygen. c. alveolus; air sac. d. air, lung. e. larynx (voice box).
C. alveolus; air sac
The CF pneum/o or pneumon/o means: a. pleura. b. air; lung. c. breathing. d. breathe. e. lobe.
B. air; lung
The suffix -ptysis means: a. breathing. b. coughing. c. spitting. d. smell. e. carbon dioxide.
C. spitting
The suffix -phonia means: a. speaking. b. voice. c. spitting. d. smell. e. carbon dioxide.
B. voice
The suffix -capnia means: a. oxygen. b. smell. c. chest. d. diaphragm. e. carbon dioxide (CO2).
E. carbon dioxide (CO2)
The prefix tachy- means: a. straight. b. rapid. c. many. d. breathing. e. slow.
B. rapid
The prefix eu- means: a. good, normal. b. imperfect. c. usual. d. poor. e. slow.
A. good, normal
Prefix brady- means a. rapid b. imperfect c. usual d. poor e. slow
E. slow
The disease that produces focal lesions encased in small pockets called granulomas is: a. cystic fibrosis. b. tuberculosis. c. pneumonia. d. empyema. e. pneumoconiosis.
B. tuberculosis
Absence of the sense of smell is called: a. epistaxis. b. siderosis. c. anosmia. d. ascites. e. anoxia.
C. anosmia
The presence of pus in the pleural cavity is called: a. empyema. b. pyosis. c. pyemia. d. pyothoracosis. e. empyosis.
A. empyema
What is the disease characterized by bronchial dilation that usually leads to secondary infection? a. Pleural effusion b. Ascites c. Heart failure d. Hemoptysis e. Bronchiectasis
E. bronchiectasis
Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal and thoracic cavities is called: a. ascites. b. thoracentesis. c. hemoptysis. d. emphysema. e. hydrorrhea.
A. ascites
Which is a characteristic of influenza? a. Chronic cough b. Bacterial origin c. Productive cough d. Myalgia e. Hemoptysis
D. myalgia
The inability of alveoli to contract because of a loss of alveolar elasticity is a characteristic of: a. emphysema. b. empyema. c. atelectasis. d. bronchiectasis. e. asthma.
A. emphysema
The clinical term for a head cold is: a. epistaxis. b. coryza. c. cephalodynia. d. ascites. e. empyema.
B. coryza
Which is a hereditary disorder that commonly affects the lungs? a. Respiratory distress syndrome b. Cystic fibrosis c. Tuberculosis d. Pneumocystis pneumonia e. Hyaline membrane disease
B. cystic fibrosis
Which term refers to any inflammatory condition of the lungs? a. Pneumoconiosis b. Lobar pneumonia c. Pneumonopathy d. Bronchitis e. Pneumonia
E. pneumonia
Which is an abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation? a. Rale b. Coryza c. Anosmia d. Paroxysm e. Epistaxis
A. rale
The term epistaxis means: a. coughing. b. an abnormal respiratory sound. c. shallow breathing. d. a nosebleed. e. an insufficiency of blood oxygen.
D. a nosebleed
Solidification of the lungs is called: a. sclerosis. b. pneumoconiosis. c. consolidation. d. hemoptysis. e. thoracostenosis.
C. consolidation
Which is an accumulation of extravascular fluid in lung tissues and alveoli, commonly caused by heart failure? a. Pulmonary edema b. Pulmonary embolus c. Pulmonary thrombosis d. Pneumoconiosis e. Pneumonitis
A. pulmonary edema
Reye syndrome is associated with: a. antihistamines. b. antitussives. c. aspirin. d. decongestants. e. expectorants.
C. aspirin
Excess of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood is called: a. hypoxia. b. hypoxemia. c. hypercapnia. d. hyperoxia. e. hypocapnia.
C. hypercapnia
A high-pitched, harsh, adventitious breath sound caused by a spasm or swelling of the larynx or an obstruction in the upper airway is called: a. stridor. b. Cheyne-Stokes. c. coryza. d. empyema. e. ascites.
A. stridor
The ease with which lungs expand and fill with air is called: a. expectancy. b. aeration. c. compliance. d. surfactant. e. ventilation.
C. compliance
Which is an occupational disorder commonly caused by inhaling dust particles? a. Coryza b. Pneumoconiosis c. Alveolitis d. Cystic fibrosis e. Epistaxis
B. pneumoconiosis
Which type of influenza is associated with worldwide epidemics? a. Virulent b. Bacterial c. Type A d. Type B e. Type C
C. Type A
Swelling of the nasal sinuses associated with upper respiratory infections commonly causes: a. apnea. b. anosmia. c. acidosis. d. asphyxia. e. atelectasis.
B. anosmia
Accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity is called: a. pleurisy. b. pertussis. c. hypoxia. d. pulmonary embolism. e. pyothorax.
E. pyothorax
A collapsed or airless lung is called: a. atelectasis. b. apnea. c. asphyxia. d. anosmia. e. cyanosis.
A. atelectasis
Which is a lung disease that produces a thick (viscous) mucus that blocks airways? a. Cheyne-Stokes b. Coryza c. Croup d. Cystic fibrosis e. Pertussis
D. cystic fibrosis
Hyaline membrane disease in preterm infants is commonly caused by: a. pulmonary edema. b. pulmonary effusions. c. insufficient surfactant. d. upper respiratory infections. e. croup.
C. insufficient surfactant
Which procedure helps evaluate the ability of the lungs to take in and expel air? a. Bronchoscopy b. Pulmonary function studies c. Arterial blood gases d. Sweat test e. Sputum culture
B. pulmonary function studies
Gently tapping the chest with the fingers to determine the position, size, or consistency of the underlying structures is called: a. palpation. b. auscultation. c. inspection. d. provision. e. percussion.
E. percussion
Irrigation of the paranasal sinuses to remove mucopurulent material is called: a. decortication. b. consolidation. c. rhinorrhea. d. sinusitis. e. antral lavage.
E. antral lavage
Which is a noninvasive test that monitors the percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen? a. Pulmonary function studies b. Mantoux test c. Polysomnography d. Spirometry e. Oximetry
E. oximetry
The sweat test is used to diagnose: a. tuberculosis. b. cystic fibrosis. c. pneumonoconiosis. d. pneumonia. e. strep throat.
B. cystic fibrosis
Which is an intradermal test used to determine tuberculin sensitivity? a. Oximetry b. Culture and sensitivity c. Pulmonary function studies d. Mantoux test e. PCP test
D. mantoux test
Visual examination of the heart, trachea, esophagus, bronchus, and thymus is called: a. mediastinoscopy. b. tracheoscopy. c. thoroscopy. d. pneumonoscopy. e. bronchoscopy.
A. mediastinoscopy
Treatment of lung disorders using medications delivered directly to the lungs is called: a. antral lavage. b. thoracentesis. c. aerosol therapy. d. chemotherapy. e. actinotherapy.
C. aerosol therapy
Which procedure is a surgical repair of the nose to correct birth defects or for cosmetic purposes? a. Septoplasty b. Rhinoplasty c. Sinusotomy d. Septostomy e. Rhinocephaly
B. rhinoplasty
Visual examination of the voice box is called: a. laryngoscopy. b. pharyngoscopy. c. mediastinoscopy. d. bronchoscopy. e. enteroscopy.
A. laryngoscopy
Which procedure is a surgical puncture of the pleural cavity? a. Pneumocentesis b. Empyema c. Pneumotomy d. Thoracotomy e. Thoracentesis
E. throacentesis
Removal of a lobe of the lung is called: a. pneumonectomy. b. pulmonectomy. c. lobectomy. d. bronchotomy. e. pneumonotomy.
C. lobectomy
Which method of positioning a patient ensures that gravity aids in clearing bronchi and lungs of secretions? a. Orthopnea b. Decubitus c. Pronation d. Postural drainage e. Supination
D. postural drainage
Use of a stethoscope to detect abnormal lung sounds is called: a. stethogram. b. percussion. c. stridor. d. aeration. e. auscultation.
E. auscultation
A surgical opening in the neck for insertion of a breathing tube is called: a. tracheotomy. b. tracheostomy. c. lobotomy. d. lobectomy. e. tracheoplasty.
B. tracheostomy
Which laboratory test identifies the disease-causing organisms of the lower respiratory tract? a. Arterial blood gas b. Throat culture c. Sputum culture d. Sweat test e. Throat swab
C. sputum culture
Which procedure is a surgical correction of a deviated nasal septum? a. Septoplasty b. Septostomy c. Septotomy d. Rhinoplasty e. Nasoplasty
A. septoplasty
Which imaging test combines computed tomography (CT) and angiography to produce images of pulmonary arteries? a. Magnetic resonance imaging b. Radiography c. Fluoroscopy d. Alveoli-Q scan e. Computed tomography pulmonary angiography
E. computed tomography pulmonary angiography
Which imaging procedure evaluates airflow and blood flow in the lungs to detect a blood clot? a. Computed tomography pulmonary angiography b. Ventilation-profusion (V-Q) scan c. Chest x-ray d. Chest ultrasonography e. Positron emission tomography
B. ventilation-profusion (V-Q) scan
Which laboratory test measures dissolved O2 and CO2 in arteries? a. Oximetry b. Oxygen saturation c. Spirometry d. Arterial blood gas e. Blood urea nitrogen
D. arterial blood gas
Which medication suppresses coughing? a. Expectorant b. Vasoconstrictor c. Mucolytic d. Antitussive e. Antihistamine
D. antitussive
Which medication treats sneezing, runny nose, itchiness, and rashes? a. Vasoconstrictor b. Expectorant c. Mucolytic d. Antitussive e. Antihistamine
E. antihistamine
Which medication expands air passages? a. Expectorant b. Bronchodilator c. Mucolytic d. Antitussive e. Antihistamine
B. bronchodilator
Which test assesses the ability of the lungs to take in and expel air and evaluates gas exchange across the alveolocapillary membrane? a. T&A b. PFT c. ABG d. AFB e. PFT
B. PFT
Which organism causes tuberculosis? a. AFB b. AFT c. ABG d. PFT e. HMD
A. AFB
Which medication inhibits the growth of bacteria? a. Antitussive b. Bronchodilator c. Corticosteroid d. Antihistamine e. Antibiotic
E. antibiotic
Which is a method of delivering medication directly to the lungs? a. AFB b. CXR c. ABG d. DPI e. MRI
D. DPI
Which medication is used to liquify respiratory secretions so that they are more easily coughed up? a. Expectorant b. Bronchodilator c. Corticosteroid d. Antihistamine e. Antibiotic
A. expectorant
Which abbreviation stands for imaging of the lungs? a. PFT b. DPI c. C&S d. ABG e. CXR
E. CXR
Which medication acts on the immune system by blocking production of substances that trigger allergic and inflammatory actions? a. Expectorant b. Bronchodilator c. Corticosteroid d. Antihistamine e. Antibiotic
C. corticosteroid
T/F: The method of transmitting TB is called droplet nuclei.
True
T/F: The organism that causes TB can spread when an infected person coughs, laughs, sneezes.
True
T/F: Infant respiratory distress syndrome is also called hyaline membrane disease.
True
T/F: Asthma is considered a COPD.
True
T/F: Inflammation of pleural membranes is called pleurisy.
True
T/F: Empyema is the accumulation of pus in alveoli.
False
T/F: An exudate is a noninflammatory fluid that resembles serum but with less protein.
False
T/F: Cystic fibrosis is characterized by the presence of granulomas called tubercles.
False
T/F: Primary pulmonary cancer is also called bronchogenic carcinoma.
True
T/F: Postural drainage involves positioning a patient so gravity aids in the discharge of secretions from the bronchi.
True
T/F: Oximetry measures the amount of oxygen in blood using a device usually placed on a finger or earlobe.
True
T/F: Pulmonary function studies are imaging procedures associated with the diagnosis of lung malignancies.
False
T/F: Polysomnography tests whether a patient has a tendency to sleep walk.
False
T/F: Antral lavage is the irrigation of the paranasal sinuses.
True
T/F: MDIs deliver a specific amount of medication.
True
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