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