chapter 7 questions

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Which of the following abbreviations stands for a pathological condition? C&S ENT PFT SARS

SARS

Which of the following statements regarding respiratory rate is FALSE? When carbon dioxide levels fall, we breathe more rapidly to bring in more. Respiratory rate is regulated by the level of carbon dioxide in the blood. Medical conditions like pneumonia or brain injury will affect respiratory rate. When carbon dioxide levels rise, we breathe more rapidly to expel the excess.

When carbon dioxide levels fall, we breathe more rapidly to bring in more.

Which kind of medication is suspended in a mist to be inhaled? endotracheal medications postural drainage pulmonary medications aerosol therapy

aerosol therapy

The combining form that means air sac or alveolus is ________

alveol/o

The pulmonary capillaries tightly encase the: alveoli. apex. bronchioles. main bronchi.

alveoli

The pulmonary capillaries tightly encase the: bronchioles. main bronchi. alveoli. apex.

alveoli

The small hairs that line the opening to the nose and the airways are called: sinuses. septa. cilia. nares.

cilia

The combining form that means dust is ________.

coni/o

Which of the following conditions is NOT a type of pneumoconiosis? silicosis asbestosis anthracosis cyanosis

cyanosis

Which of the following conditions is NOT a type of pneumoconiosis? silicosis cyanosis asbestosis anthracosis

cyanosis

A medical term that means difficult breathing is ________.

dyspnea

A medical term that means pertaining to within the trachea is ________.

intratracheal

A medical term that means pertaining to the larynx is ________.

laryngeal

The section of the pharynx that is associated with the mouth is the: nasopharynx. hypopharynx. laryngopharynx. oropharynx.

oropharynx

The combining form that means straight is _______

orth/o

Which of the following terms means study of the ear, nose, and voice box? otorhinolaryngology otonasopharyngology otorhinolaryngologist otonasolaryngology

otorhinolaryngology

Which of the following diagnostic procedures measures the oxygen level in the blood? ventilation-perfusion scan oximetry polysomnography bronchography

oximetry

The respiratory system, in conjunction with the cardiovascular system, delivers ________ to the cells of the body. carbon dioxide oxygen nutrients sodium

oxygen

The combining form that means pharynx is ________.

pharyng/o

Which organ of the respiratory system is used by both the respiratory and digestive systems? pharynx trachea stomach nasal cavity

pharynx

The combining form that means pleura is ________.

pleur/o

Which of the following terms means a high-pitched breathing sound? epistaxis stridor rhonchi rales

stridor

The suffix that means carbon dioxide is ________.

-capnia

The suffix that means paralysis is ________.

-plegia

The suffix that means chest is ________.

-thorax

Which of the following statements regarding respiration is FALSE? Carbon dioxide is the by-product of metabolism. Oxygen is needed for the body cells' metabolism. Carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the cells. Oxygen moves from the alveoli into the bloodstream.

Carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the cells.

Which of the following statements regarding bronchial tubes is FALSE? Each bronchus is surrounded by pulmonary capillaries. Alveoli are located at the tips of bronchioles. Gas exchange occurs across the respiratory membrane. The trachea splits into a left and right main bronchus.

Each bronchus is surrounded by pulmonary capillaries.

Which of the following statements regarding bronchial tubes is FALSE? Gas exchange occurs across the respiratory membrane. The trachea splits into a left and right main bronchus. Alveoli are located at the tips of bronchioles. Each bronchus is surrounded by pulmonary capillaries.

Each bronchus is surrounded by pulmonary capillaries.

Which of the following conditions is commonly called walking pneumonia? influenza histoplasmosis pneumonia Mycoplasma pneumonia pulmonary edema pneumonia

Mycoplasma pneumonia

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a diagnostic test? SOB TB PFT URI

PFT

A nasal cannula is a two-pronged plastic device for delivering oxygen into the nose. SIDS TB COPD SARS

SIDS

Which of the following statements regarding the lungs is FALSE? The lungs are divided into lobes. The mediastinum of the thoracic cavity is located between the lungs and diaphragm. The lungs are located within the pleural cavity. Serous fluid is located between the two layers of the pleura.

The mediastinum of the thoracic cavity is located between the lungs and diaphragm.

External respiration refers to the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the: bloodstream and cells. alveoli and bloodstream. lungs and heart. outside air and cells of the body.

alveoli and bloodstream

The combining form that means coal is ________

anthrac/o

Which of the following medications relieves the urge to cough? expectorant bronchodilator antitussive antihistamine

antitussive

Which of the following conditions causes constriction of the bronchial airways? adult respiratory distress syndrome bronchiectasis asthma anthracosis

asthma

Which of the following conditions causes constriction of the bronchial airways? bronchiectasis anthracosis asthma adult respiratory distress syndrome

asthma

A medical term that means slow breathing is ________.

bradypnea

Which of the following pairs of terms is mismatched? bronchioles—air sacs trachea—windpipe pharynx—throat larynx—voice box

bronchioles-air sacs

The combining form that means bronchiole is ________.

bronchiolo/o

Which of the following medications relaxes muscle spasms in the bronchial tube? expectorant bronchodilator antitussive antihistamine

bronchodilator

Which of the following conditions is a bacterial upper respiratory infection characterized by the formation of a thick membranous film across the throat? croup pertussis diphtheria asthma

diphtheria

hich of the following conditions is a bacterial upper respiratory infection characterized by the formation of a thick membranous film across the throat? diphtheria pertussis asthma croup

diphtheria

The combining form that means epiglottis is ________.

epiglott/o

Which of the following is NOT an organ of the respiratory system? nasal cavity trachea lungs esophagus

esophagus

A medical term that means normal breathing is ________

eupnea

The paranasal sinuses are located within the: facial bones. inner ear. nasopharynx. nasal cavity.

facial bones

Antihistamines can be used to treat coughs.

false

Aspiration is commonly called suffocation.

false

Bronchoscopy is a procedure to examine inside the voice box with a scope.

false

Cystic fibrosis occurs when fibrous scar tissue forms in the lungs.

false

Hemoptysis is commonly called a nosebleed

false

Orthopnea is breathing made worse by sitting upright.

false

Phlegm is called sputum when it is excreted through the nose.

false

Pleural effusion is the grating sound made when the two layers of the pleura rub together.

false

Silicosis is commonly called black lung disease.

false

Sputum cytology is a diagnostic test for pneumonia.

false

The sweat test determines whether the patient has tuberculosis.

false

The opening through the vocal cords is called the glottis. epiglottis. adenoids. thyroid cartilage.

glottis

The opening through the vocal cords is called the: thyroid cartilage. glottis. adenoids. epiglottis.

glottis

Which of the following conditions is a fungal infection? Mycoplasma pneumonia histoplasmosis diphtheria adult respiratory distress syndrome

histoplasmosis

Which of the following conditions is a fungal infection? diphtheria Mycoplasma pneumonia histoplasmosis adult respiratory distress syndrome

histoplasmosis

The combining form that means larynx is ________.

laryng/o

A medical term that means surgical repair of the voice box is ________

laryngoplasty

A medical term that means surgical repair of the voice box is ________.

laryngoplasty

The two external openings into the nasal cavity are called the: sinuses. cilia. nares. nasal septum.

nares

The ________ is the roof of the mouth and the floor of the nasal cavity. palate septum sinuses nares

palate

A medical term that means inflammation of all the sinuses is ________.

pansinusitis

Which of the following terms means open or unblocked? asphyxia percussion patent stridor

patent

A medical term that means puncture pleura to withdraw fluid is ________

pleurocentesis

Which of the following term means pleural pain? pleurectomy pleuritis pleurodynia thoracalgia

pleurodynia

Which of the following terms means abnormal condition of lung dust? pneumoanthracosis anthracosis pneumoconiosis pulmoconiosis

pneumoconiosis

Which of the following serious lung infections cause the alveoli to fill up with fluid? tuberculosis pneumoconiosis pneumonia pulmonary fibrosis

pneumonia

Which of the following conditions may result in a collapsed lung? pneumothorax pleural effusion tuberculosis pulmonary embolism

pneumothorax

Which of the following conditions may result in a collapsed lung? pneumothorax pulmonary embolism pleural effusion tuberculosis

pneumothorax

Which of the following diagnostic procedures monitors a patient while sleeping to identify sleep apnea? pulmonary function test bronchoscopy ventilation-perfusion scan polysomnography

polysomnography

A medical term that means pertaining to the lung is ________.

pulmonary

Which of the following is NOT a function of the nasal cavity? removes dirt and dust from inhaled air warms inhaled air humidifies inhaled air removes oxygen from inhaled air

removes oxygen from inhaled air

A combining form that means nose is ________.

rhin/o

Mucus coughed up from the respiratory tract is called: stridor. hemoptysis. sputum. phlegm.

sputum

Which of the following diagnostic procedures is a test for malignant cells? sputum culture and sensitivity pulmonary function test arterial blood gases sputum cytology

sputum cytology

The respiratory membrane consists of: the walls of the alveoli and capillaries. walls of bronchioles and alveoli. the walls of the alveoli and mucous membrane. pulmonary capillary beds.

the walls of the alveoli and capillaries

Which of the following is NOT a part of the process of respiration? external respiration ventilation thoracic respiration internal respiration

thoracic respiration

Which of the following is NOT a part of the process of respiration? thoracic respiration external respiration ventilation internal respiration

thoracic respiration

Which of the following is NOT a part of the process of respiration? ventilation external respiration internal respiration thoracic respiration

thoracic respiration

Which of the following does NOT make up part of the lungs? bronchi alveoli bronchioles trachea

trachea

A mucolytic medication liquefies mucus.

true

A nasal cannula is a two-pronged plastic device for delivering oxygen into the nose.

true

A pulmonary embolism may cause an infarct in the lung tissue.

true

Atelectasis is a condition in which the air sacs or alveoli in a portion of the lung collaps

true

Bronchiectasis is the abnormal enlargement or dilation of bronchi.

true

Cheyne-Stokes respiration alternates between long periods of apnea followed by deeper, more rapid breathing

true

Empyema is also called pyothorax

true

Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection.

true

Many of the structures of the respiratory system are covered by mucous membrane.

true

Pulmonary function tests are conducted by respiratory therapists.

true

TB is the abbreviation for tuberculosis.

true

Tracheotomy is a procedure that makes it easier for the patient to breathe.

true

Which of the following diagnostic tests is a nuclear medicine procedure especially useful in identifying pulmonary emboli? spirometry polysomnography pulmonary function test ventilation-perfusion scan

ventilation-perfusion scan

Which of the following lung capacities is the total volume of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation? total lung capacity inspiratory capacity functional residual capacity vital capacity

vital capacity


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