chapter 7 questions
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