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Question #1
Match the definition with the correct word part. bronch/o
A.
oxygen
B.
nose
C.
bronchus
D.
larynx
Question #2
Match the definition with the correct word part. nas/o
A.
oxygen
B.
larynx
C.
pharynx
D.
nose
Question #3
Match the definition with the correct word part. laryng/o
A.
oxygen
B.
larynx
C.
nose
D.
pharynx
Question #4
Match the definition with the correct word part. ox/o, ox/y
A.
nose
B.
oxygen
C.
bronchus
D.
larynx
Question #5
Match the definition with the correct word part. pharyng/o
A.
oxygen
B.
larynx
C.
nose
D.
pharynx
Question #6
Match the definition with the correct word part. phon/o
A.
voice or sound
B.
lung
C.
pleura
D.
breathing
Question #7
Match the definition with the correct word part. pleur/o
A.
breathing
B.
lung
C.
sleep
D.
pleura
Question #8
Match the definition with the correct word part. -pnea
A.
sleep
B.
breathing
C.
voice or sound
D.
lung
Question #9
Match the definition with the correct word part. pneum/o
A.
voice or sound
B.
sleep
C.
lung
D.
pleura
Question #10
Match the definition with the correct word part. somn/o
A.
pleura
B.
lung
C.
sleep
D.
breathing
Question #11
Match the definition with the correct word part. pulmon/o
A.
larynx
B.
bronchus
C.
lung
D.
nose
Question #12
Match the definition with the correct word part. spir/o
A.
sleep
B.
voice or sound
C.
pleura
D.
to breathe
Question #13
Match the definition with the correct word part. sinus/o
A.
sinus
B.
larynx
C.
nose
D.
lung
Question #14
Match the definition with the correct word part. thorac/o, -thorax
A.
chest
B.
nose
C.
lung
D.
bronchus
Question #15
Match the definition with the correct word part. trache/o
A.
pharynx
B.
windpipe
C.
larynx
D.
nose
Question #16
Match the definition with the correct term. hemoptysis
A.
condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the blood
B.
coughing up blood or bloodstrained sputum
C.
the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood
D.
a collection of blood in the pleural cavity
Question #17
Match the definition with the correct term. hemothorax
A.
condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the blood
B.
a collection of blood in the pleural cavity
C.
condition of below-normal oxygen levels in body tissues and organs
D.
the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood
Question #18
Match the definition with the correct term. hypercapnia
A.
coughing up blood or bloodstrained sputum
B.
the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood
C.
condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the blood
D.
condition of below-normal oxygen levels in body tissues and organs
Question #19
Match the definition with the correct term. hypoxemia
A.
coughing up blood or bloodstrained sputum
B.
condition of below-normal oxygen levels in body tissues and organs
C.
condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the blood
D.
condition of below-normal oxygen levels in body tissues and organs
Question #20
Match the definition with the correct term. hypoxia
A.
a collection of blood in the pleural cavity
B.
the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood
C.
coughing up blood or bloodstrained sputum
D.
condition of below-normal oxygen levels in body tissues and organs
Question #21
Match the definition with the correct term.pyothorax
A.
the presence of pus in the pleural cavity
B.
surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural cavity
C.
surgical incision into the pleural cavity
D.
creation of an opening into the trachea to insert a tube
Question #22
Match the definition with the correct term.thoracentesis
A.
creation of an opening into the trachea to insert a tube
B.
surgical incision into the pleural cavity
C.
emergency procedure performed to gain access to the airway
D.
surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural cavity
Question #23
Match the definition with the correct term.thoracotomy
A.
creation of an opening into the trachea to insert a tube
B.
the presence of pus in the pleural cavity
C.
emergency procedure performed to gain access to the airway
D.
surgical incision into the pleural cavity
Question #24
Match the definition with the correct term.tracheostomy
A.
surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural cavity
B.
creation of an opening into the trachea to insert a tube
C.
emergency procedure performed to gain access to the airway
D.
the presence of pus in the pleural cavity
Question #25
Match the definition with the correct term.tracheotomy
A.
emergency procedure performed to gain access to the airway
B.
surgical incision into the pleural cavity
C.
surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural cavity
D.
creation of an opening into the trachea to insert a tube
Question #26
Match the definition with the correct term. laryngectomy
A.
inflammation of the larynx
B.
surgical removal of the larynx
C.
visual examination of the larynx with a laryngoscope
D.
sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx
Question #27
Match the definition with the correct term. laryngitis
A.
visual examination of the larynx with a laryngoscope
B.
sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx
C.
specialist in disorders of the respiratory system
D.
inflammation of the larynx
Question #28
Match the definition with the correct term. laryngospasm
A.
surgical removal of the larynx
B.
sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx
C.
specialist in disorders of the respiratory system
D.
visual examination of the larynx with a laryngoscope
Question #29
Match the definition with the correct term. laryngoscopy
A.
surgical removal of the larynx
B.
inflammation of the larynx
C.
visual examination of the larynx with a laryngoscope
D.
specialist in disorders of the respiratory system
Question #30
Match the definition with the correct term. pulmonologist
A.
sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx
B.
inflammation of the larynx
C.
visual examination of the larynx with a laryngoscope
D.
specialist in disorders of the respiratory system
Question #31
Match the definition with the correct term. pharyngitis
A.
also known as a sore throat
B.
inflammation of the lungs
C.
thick mucus
D.
inflammation of the pleura
Question #32
Match the definition with the correct term. phlegm
A.
inflammation of the lungs
B.
thick mucus
C.
inflammation of the pleura
D.
pain in the pleura
Question #33
Match the definition with the correct term. pneumonia
A.
inflammation of the pleura
B.
also known as a sore throat
C.
pain in the pleura
D.
inflammation of the lungs
Question #34
Match the definition with the correct term. pleurisy
A.
thick mucus
B.
inflammation of the lungs
C.
inflammation of the pleura
D.
also known as a sore throat
Question #35
Match the definition with the correct term. pleurodynia
A.
thick mucus
B.
inflammation of the pleura
C.
inflammation of the lungs
D.
pain in the pleura
Question #36
____________________ is the condition that occurs when the body cannot get the air it needs to function.
A.
Cheyne Stokes
B.
Anoxia
C.
Asphyxia
D.
Cystic fibrosis
Question #37
A/An ____________________ is a medication administered to prevent or relieve coughing.
A.
nebulizer
B.
anoxia
C.
epistaxis
D.
antitussive
Question #38
____________________ respiration is an alternating pattern of slow breathing, the absence of breathing, and rapid breathing.
A.
Bradypnea
B.
Cheyne Stokes
C.
Anoxia
D.
Asphyxia
Question #39
Commonly known as whooping cough, the medical term for this bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract is ____________________.
A.
dyspnea
B.
pertussis
C.
asthma
D.
tachypnea
Question #40
A/An ____________________ is an accumulation of pus in a body cavity.
A.
empyema
B.
aphonia
C.
hypopnea
D.
emphysema
Question #41
The ____________________, which is the cavity located between the lungs, protects the heart, esophagus, trachea, and bronchi.
A.
bronchospasm
B.
dyspnea
C.
bronchorrhea
D.
mediastinum
Question #42
A/An ____________________ is a specialist in disorders of the head and neck.
A.
arachnologist
B.
otolaryngologist
C.
dermatologist
D.
pulmonologist
Question #43
The medical term ____________________ is an abnormal condition caused by dust in the lungs.
A.
hypopnea
B.
anoxia
C.
pneumoconiosis
D.
epistaxis
Question #44
A/An ____________________ is medical equipment that dispenses doses of medication in the form of a mist.
A.
anoxia
B.
pulse oximeter
C.
bronchospasm
D.
nebulizer
Question #45
The term ____________________ describes shallow or slow respiration.
A.
asthma
B.
tachypnea
C.
dyspnea
D.
hypopnea
Question #46
A.
epistaxis
B.
polysomnography
C.
emphysema
D.
aphonia
Question #47
The severe absence of oxygen from the body’s tissues and organs is known as ____________________.
A.
tachypnea
B.
asthma
C.
anoxia
D.
dyspnea
Question #48
A/An ____________________ is a contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi that tighten and squeeze the airway shut.
A.
bronchospasm
B.
sinusitis
C.
cyanosis
D.
bronchoscopy
Question #49
____________________ is a genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus.
A.
Cheyne Stokes
B.
Anoxia
C.
Cystic fibrosis
D.
Asphyxia
Question #50
The condition known as ____________________ is a chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing, and wheezing.
A.
empyema
B.
aphonia
C.
emphysema
D.
asthma
Question #51
The term ____________________ describes an abnormally rapid rate of respiration usually of more than 20 breaths per minute.
A.
hypopnea
B.
tachypnea
C.
aphonia
D.
emphysema
Question #52
Commonly known as shortness of breath, the medical term ____________________ describes difficult or labored breathing.
A.
dyspnea
B.
anoxia
C.
emphysema
D.
aphonia
Question #53
____________________ is the passage of a tube through the mouth into the trachea to establish or maintain an open airway.
A.
Asphyxia
B.
Endotracheal intubation
C.
Cystic fibrosis
D.
Anoxia
Question #54
An excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi is known by the medical term ____________________.
A.
bronchorrhea
B.
sinusitis
C.
sleep apnea
D.
bronchoscopy
Question #55
A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of all or part of a lung.
A.
pneumonectomy
B.
polysomnography
C.
bronchoscopy
D.
endarterectomy
Question #56
The condition known as ____________________ is the progressive loss of lung function that is commonly attributed to long-term smoking.
A.
emphysema
B.
dyspnea
C.
emphysema
D.
aphonia
Question #57
The term ____________________ describes the loss of the ability of the larynx to produce normal speech sounds.
A.
aphonia
B.
pneumothorax
C.
cyanosis
D.
sinusitis
Question #58
The diagnostic test ____________________ is also known as a sleep study.
A.
aphonia
B.
polysomnography
C.
emphysema
D.
epistaxis
Question #59
A/An ____________________ is an external monitor to measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood.
A.
Spirometer
B.
ACE inhibitor
C.
pulse oximeter
D.
holter monitor
Question #60
A potentially serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep is known as ____________________.
A.
aphonia
B.
sleep apnea
C.
dyspnea
D.
emphysema
Question #61
The visual examination of the bronchi with the use of a bronchoscope is known as ____________________.
A.
pneumonectomy
B.
endarterectomy
C.
polysomnography
D.
bronchoscopy
Question #62
The term ____________________ describes an inflammation of the sinuses.
A.
sinusitis
B.
cyanosis
C.
pertussis
D.
asthma
Question #63
Bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by a lack of adequate oxygen in the blood is called ____________________.
A.
epistaxis
B.
atelectasis
C.
cyanosis
D.
emphysema
Question #64
A/An ____________________ is the accumulation of air in the pleural space.
A.
bronchoscopy
B.
pneumothorax
C.
diphtheria
D.
sleep apnea
Question #65
____________________, also known as air sacs, are the very small, grapelike clusters found at the end of each bronchiole.
A.
Alveoli
B.
Anoxia
C.
Bradypnea
D.
Asphyxia
Question #66
____________________, which is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, usually attacks the lungs.
A.
Asphyxia
B.
Bradypnea
C.
Tuberculosis
D.
Alveoli
Question #67
____________________ is an abnormally slow rate of respiration, usually of less than 10 breaths per minute.
A.
Anoxia
B.
Bradypnea
C.
Asphyxia
D.
Cystic fibrosis
Question #68
Particles of asbestos in the lungs cause the condition known as ____________________.
A.
emphysema
B.
dyspnea
C.
aphonia
D.
asbestosis
Question #69
Now largely prevented through immunization, ____________________ is an acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract.
A.
sinusitis
B.
bronchoscopy
C.
diphtheria
D.
sleep apnea
Question #70
The term ____________________ describes the incomplete expansion of part or all of a lung because of shallow breathing or because the air passages are blocked.
A.
atelectasis
B.
sleep apnea
C.
bronchoscopy
D.
cyanosis
Question #71
The term ____________________ means breathing that is deeper and more rapid than is normal at rest.
A.
polysomnography
B.
hyperpnea
C.
aphonia
D.
emphysema
Question #72
The term ____________________ describes any change in vocal quality, including hoarseness, weakness, or the cracking of a boy’s voice in puberty.
A.
sinusitis
B.
sleep apnea
C.
dysphonia
D.
bronchoscopy
Question #73
A recording device that measures the amount of air inhaled or exhaled and the time required for each breath is called a ____________________.
A.
atelectasis
B.
spirometer
C.
asbestosis
D.
diphtheria
Question #74
A/An ____________________ is an inhaled medication that expands the opening of the passages into the lungs.
A.
bronchodilator
B.
pulse oximeter
C.
sleep apnea
D.
bronchoscopy
Question #75
____________________ is an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by the obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough.
A.
Alveoli
B.
Tuberculosis
C.
Bradypnea
D.
Croup
Question #76
Which term describes the exchange of gases within the cells of the blood and tissues?
A.
exhalation
B.
external respiration
C.
internal respiration
D.
inhalation
Question #77
Which condition is the temporary absence of spontaneous respiration?
A.
apnea
B.
sleep apnea
C.
respiratory failure
D.
eupnea
Question #78
A/An _____ is the excess accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, which keeps the lung from fully expanding.
A.
pulmonary edema
B.
atelectasis
C.
bronchiectasis
D.
pleural effusion
Question #79
_____ is a lung disease that usually occurs after working in occupations such as foundry work, ceramics, and sandblasting.
A.
Pneumoconiosis
B.
Silicosis
C.
Pulmonary fibrosis
D.
Asbestosis
Question #80
A/An _____ is a mechanical device for artificial respiration that is used to replace or supplement the patient’s natural breathing function.
A.
BiPAP machine
B.
Ambu bag
C.
CPAP machine
D.
ventilator
Question #81
Which type of pneumonia occurs when a foreign substance is inhaled into the lungs?
A.
lobar
B.
aspiration
C.
bacterial
D.
community-acquired
Question #82
The _____ is the thin, fluid-filled space also known as the pleural space.
A.
parietal pleura
B.
visceral pleura
C.
pleural cavity
D.
pleura
Question #83
Which are the largest of the paranasal sinuses?
A.
maxillary sinuses
B.
ethmoid sinuses
C.
sphenoid sinuses
D.
frontal sinuses
Question #84
The _____ is the portion of the pharynx used only for the transport of air.
A.
larynx
B.
oropharynx
C.
laryngopharynx
D.
nasopharynx
Question #85
Which part of the respiratory system is commonly known as the windpipe?
A.
larynx
B.
pharynx
C.
trachea
D.
bronchi
Question #86
A/An _____ is the sudden blockage of a pulmonary artery by foreign matter.
A.
pulmonary embolism
B.
respiratory failure
C.
pulmonary edema
D.
airway obstruction
Question #87
An inexpensive handheld device used to let patients with asthma measure air flowing out of the lungs is known as a _____.
A.
nebulizer
B.
metered-dose inhaler
C.
peak flow meter
D.
pulmonary function test
Question #88
Which term is also known as a runny nose?
A.
allergic rhinitis
B.
rhinorrhea
C.
tracheorrhagia
D.
sputum
Question #89
Which term is also known as choking?
A.
respiratory failure
B.
expectoration
C.
airway obstruction
D.
apnea
Question #90
A disease in which the airways have become inflamed due to recurrent exposure to an inhaled irritant is known as _____.
A.
upper respiratory infection
B.
pulmonary fibrosis
C.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
D.
chronic bronchitis
Question #91
Which term is also known as acute nasopharyngitis?
A.
croup
B.
influenza
C.
upper respiratory infection
D.
acute respiratory distress syndrome
Question #92
Which term means bleeding from the lungs?
A.
pneumorrhagia
B.
C.
lobar pneumonia
D.
tracheorrhagia
E.
pulmonary edema
Question #93
Which term means the permanent dilation of the bronchi caused by chronic infection and inflammation?
A.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
B.
emphysema
C.
bronchiectasis
D.
atelectasis
Question #94
_____ is the act of taking air in as the diaphragm contracts and pulls downward.
A.
Exhalation
B.
Inhalation
C.
External respiration
D.
Respiration
Question #95
A/An _____ is a surgery in which a wedge-shaped piece of cancerous lung tissue is removed.
A.
video-assisted thoracic surgery
B.
wedge resection
C.
pneumonectomy
D.
lobectomy
Question #96
Which term, also known as abdominal breathing, is a relaxation technique used to relieve anxiety?
A.
supplemental oxygen
B.
hyperventilation
C.
diaphragmatic breathing
D.
respiration
Question #97
A _____ is the surgical repair of parts of the nasal septum.
A.
laryngotomy
B.
tracheostomy
C.
tracheotomy
D.
septoplasty
Question #98
_____ involves breathing pure oxygen in a special chamber that allows air pressure to be raised up to three times higher than normal to promote healing and fight infection.
A.
Ventilator
B.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
C.
Internal respiration
D.
Supplemental oxygen
Question #99
Which type of pneumonia is also known as mycoplasma pneumonia?
A.
hospital-acquired
B.
walking
C.
viral
D.
pneumocystis
Question #100
_____ is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States.
A.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
B.
Pulmonary fibrosis
C.
Silicosis
D.
Lung cancer
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