respiratory system

The space in the chest between the lungs is called the

mediastinum

the structure that covers the larynx is called the

epiglottis

the mediastinum contains the

heart, aorta, esophagus, and bronchi

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in body cells is called

internal respiration

The adenoids are located in the

nasopharynx

The lining of the thoracic cavity is called the

parietal pleura

diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs in the

pulmonary capillaries

nares are divided by the

septum

expelling of carbon dioxide from the lungs is called

exhalation

hairlike structures that move particles upward to the pharynx for coughing or swallowing are called

cilia

tiny air sacs found at the end of the bronchioles are called

alveoli

pulmonary ventilation is more commonly called

breathing

the parietal pleura glides smoothly over the visceral pleura because the pleural cavity normally contains a small amount of:

lubricating fluid

olfactory neurons are located deep within the

nasal cavity

when the diaphragm contracts, it partially

descends into the abdominal cavity

the CF thorac/o means

chest

the CF atel/o means

incomplete; imperfect

the CF coni/o means

dust

the CF spir/o means

breathe

the CF cyan/o means

blue

the CF rhin/o means

nose

the CF pleur/o means

pleura

the CF alveol/o means

alvelous; air sac

the CF pneum/o or pneumon/o means

air; lung

the suffix -ptysis means

spitting

the suffix -phonia means

voice

the suffix -capnia means

carbon dioxide

the prefix tachy- means

rapid

the prefix eu- means

good, normal

prefix brady- means

slow

the disease that produces focal lesions encased in small pockets called granulomas is

tuberculosis

absence of the sense of smell is called

anosmia

the presence of pus in the pleural cavity if called

empyema

what is the disease characterized by bronchial dilation that usually leads to secondary infection

bronchiectasis

accumulation of fluid in the abdominal and thoracic cavities is called

ascites

which is a characteristic of influenza

myalgia

the inability of alveoli to contract because of a loss of alveolar elasticity is a characteristic of

emphysema

the clinical term for a head cold is

coryza

which is a hereditary disorder that commonly affects the lungs

cystic fibrosis

which term refers to any inflammatory condition of the lungs

pneumonia

which is an abnormal respiratory sound heard on ausculation

rale

the term epistaxis means

a nosebleed

solidification of the lungs is called

consolidation

which is an extravascular fluid in lung tissues and alveoli, commonly cause by heart failure

pulmonary edema

reye syndrome is associated with

aspirin

excess of carbon dioxide in the blood is called

hypercapnia

a high-pitched, harsh, adventitious bret sound caused by a spasm or swelling of the larynx or an obstruction in the upper airway is called

stridor

the ease with which lungs expand and fill with air is called

compliance

which is an occupational disorder commonly caused by inhaling dust particles

pneumoconiosis

which type of influenza is associated with worldwide epidemics

type A

swelling of the nasal sinuses associated with upper respiratory infections commonly causes

anosmia

accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity is called

pyothorax

a collapsed or airless lung is called

atelectasis

which is a lung disease that produces a thick (viscous) mucus that blocks airways

cystic fibrosis

hyaline membrane disease in preterm infants is commonly caused by

insufficient surfactant

which procedure helps evaluate the ability of the lungs to take in and expel air

pulmonary function studies

gently tapping the chest with fingers to determine the position, size, or consistency of the underlying structures is called

percussion

irrigation of the paranasal sinuses to remove mucopurulent material is called

antral lavage

which is a noninvasive test that monitors the percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen

oximetry

the sweat test is used to diagnose

cystic fibrosis

which is an intradermal test used to determine tuberculin sensitivity

mantoux test

visual examination of the heart, trachea, esophagus, bronchus, and thymus is called

mediastinoscopy

treatment of lung disorders using medications delivered to the lungs is called

aerosol therapy

which procedure is surgical repair of the nose to correct birth defects or for cosmetic purposes

rhinoplasty

visual examination of the voice box is called

laryngoscopy

which procedure is a surgical puncture of the pleural cavity

thoracentesis

removal of a love of the lung is called

lobectomy

which method of positioning a patient ensures that gravity aids in clearing bronchi and lungs of secretions

postural drainage

use of a stethoscope to detect abnormal lung sounds is called

ausculation

a surgical opening in the neck for insertion of a breathing tube is called

tracheostomy

which laboratory test identifies the disease-causeing organisms of the lower respiratory tract

sputum culture

which procedure is a surgical correction of a deviated nasal septum

septoplasty

which imaging test combines CT and angiography to produce images of pulmonary arteries

computed tomography pulmonary angiography

which imaging procedure evaluates airflow in the lungs to detect a blood clot

ventilation-profusion (V-Q) scan

which laboratory test measures dissolved O2 and CO2 in arteries

arterial blood glass

which medication suppresses coughing

antitussive

which medication treats sneezing, runny nose, itchiness, and rashes

antihistamine

which medication expands air passages

brocholdilator

which test assesses the ability of the lungs to take in and expel air and evaluates gas exchange across the alveolocapillary membrane

PFt

which organism causes tuberculosis

AFB

which medication inhibits the growth of bacteria

antibiotic

which is a method of delivering medication directly to the lungs

DPI

which medication is used to liquify reparatory secretion so that they are more easily coughed up

expectorant

which abbreviation stands for imaging of the lungs

CXR

which medication acts on the immune system by blocking production of substances that trigger allergic and inflammatory actions

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, or 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