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Respiratory
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Or/o OR Stomat/o | Oral cavity(mouth) |
| Oral | Pertaining to the oral cavity(mouth) |
| Herpetic Stomatitis | Inflammation of the oral cavity(mouth)caused by herpes virus AKA "cold sores" OR "fever blisters" |
| Nas/o OR Rhin/o | Nose |
| Nasal | Pertaining to the nose |
| Rhinitis | Imflammation of the nose |
| Rhinoplasty | Surgical repair of the nose |
| Myc/o | Fungus |
| Rhinomycosis | Abnormal condition of the nose caused by fungus |
| Muc/o | Mucus OR mucous |
| Mucus is a | Viscous(thick)liquid secreted by the mucous membranes |
| Rhinorrhea | Mucus flow(discharge) from the nose |
| Mucoid | resembling mucus |
| Mucopurulent | Mucus and pus |
| Purulent | Pus |
| Py/o | Pus |
| Pyogenic | Pertaining to the creation of pus |
| Pharyng/o | Pharynx AKA the throat |
| Oropharynx | The oral cavity and the pharynx |
| Nasopharyngeal | Pertaining to the nose and the pharynx |
| Nasopharyngitis | Imflammation of the nose and pharynx |
| Adenoid/o | Adenoids |
| The adenoids are | Lymph tissue |
| Lymph tissue is | Part of your immune system |
| Adenoidectomy | Surgical removal of the adenoids |
| An adenoidectomy is performed using | An adenoidotome which is a instrument to cut adenoids |
| Tonsill/o | Tonsils |
| The tonsils are | Lymph tissue |
| Tonsillectomy | Surgical removal of a tonsil |
| Tonsillitis | Imflamation of a tonsil |
| Trache/o | Trachea(windpipe) |
| Tracheitis | Imflammation of the trachea |
| Endotracheal tube(ET) | Pertaining to a tube inserted within the trachea |
| Tracheoplasty | Surgical repair of the trachea |
| Tracheotomy | Surgical incision of the trachea |
| Tracheostomy | An artificial opening into the trachea |
| Tracheostenosis | narrowing of the trachea |
| Tracheorrhagia | A rapid flow of blood from the trachea |
| Tracheoesophageal fistula | An abnormal passageway between the trachea and the esophagus |
| Laryng/o | Larynx |
| The Larynx is AKA | Vocal cords OR voice box |
| Laryngeal | Pertaining to the larynx |
| Laryngitis | Inflammation of the larynx |
| Laryngopharyngitis | Imflammation of the pharynx AND larynx |
| Laryngospasm | Involuntary muscle contractions of the larynx |
| Laryngectomy | Surgical removal of the larynx |
| Laryngocentesis | Surgical punture of the larynx |
| Laryngoplasty | Surgical repair of the larynx |
| Laryngostomy | An artificial opening into the larynx |
| Laryngotracheotomy | A surgical incision of the larynx AND trachea |
| Laryngoscope | A lighted instrument to view the larynx |
| Epiglott/o | Epiglottis |
| The epiglottis is the | Lid over the larynx |
| The epiglottis will | Open when you breathe AND close when you shallow |
| Epiglottitis | Imflammation of the epiglottis |
| Bronch/o OR bronch/i | Bronchi |
| Bronchi are | The two primary airway branches off the trachea |
| Bronchoplasty | Surgical repair of a bronchus |
| Bronchitis | Inflammation of a bronchus |
| Bronchogram | A record of the bronchi |
| Bronchography | The process of recording the bronchi |
| Bronchoconstriction | decreased diameter(lumen) of the bronchi |
| Bronchodilation | Increased diameter(lumen) of the bronchi |
| Bronchogenic carcinoma | cancerous tumor or mass originating in a bronchus |
| Bronchoscope | A lighted instrument to veiw the bronchi |
| Bronchoscopy | The process of veiwing the bronchi with a lighted instrument |
| LaryngoTracheoBronchitis(LTB) | Inflammation of the larynx,trachea,AND the bronchi |
| Bronchiol/o | Bronchioles |
| Bronchioles | Small bronchi |
| Bronchiolitis | Inflammation of the bronchioles |
| Alveol/o | Alveoli |
| Alveoli are | microscopic air sacs at the ends of the bronchioles |
| Alveoli are | Necessary for respiration |
| Respiration means | The exchange of gases |
| Alveolar | Pertaining to the alveoli |
| Bronchoalveolar | Pertaining to the bronchi AND the alveoli |
| Pleur/o | Pleura(e) |
| Pleura(e)Is/are the | Protective membrane(s) surrounding each lung |
| Pleuritis | Inflammation of a pleura AKA Pleurisy |
| Pleurocentesis | Surgical puncture of a pleura |
| Pleuropexy | Surgical fixation of a pleura |
| Pneum/o | Air OR lung |
| Pneumography | The process of recording a lung |
| Pneumobronchotomy | Surgical incision of a bronchus in a lung |
| Pneumoconiosis | An abnormal condition of a lung caused by dust |
| Pneumon/o | Lung OR air |
| Pneumonitis | Inflammation of a lung |
| Pneumonectomy | Surgical removal of a lung |
| Pneumat/o | Lung OR air |
| Pneumatocele | Herniation of a lung |
| Pulmon/o | Lung |
| Pulmonary edema(swelling) | Pertaining to fluid in a lung |
| Thorac/o AND -thorax | Chest |
| Thoracodynia | A condition of pain in the chest |
| Thoracocentesis | Surgical puncture of the thorax |
| Thoracoscope | A lighted instrument to veiw the thorax |
| Thoracoscopy | The process of veiwing the thorax with a lighted instrument |
| Thoracotomy | A surgical incision of the thorax |
| Chest tube | A tube surgically inserted into the thorax to aspirate abnormal substances |
| Aspirate(aspiration) | Drawing in or out by suction |
| Pneumothorax | Air in the chest(pleural cavity) |
| Hemothorax | Blood in the chest(pleural cavity) |
| Pyothorax | Pus in the chest(pleural cavity) |
| Hydrothorax | fluid in the chest(pleural cavity) |
| Pleural cavity is AKA | Pleural effusion |
| Diaphragmat/o | Diaphragm |
| The diaphragm is the | Primary muscle of ventilation |
| Ventilation means | Breathing |
| Diaphragmatic | Pertaining to the diaphragm |
| Diaphragmatocele | Herniation of the diaphragm |
| Hiccup | A spasm of the diaphragm |
| Spir/o AND -pnea | breathe (ventilate) |
| Inspirate | Inhale(inhalation) |
| Expirate | Exhale(exhalation) |
| Incentive spirometry(IS) | The process of measuring the ability to self ventilate(breathe) |
| Ventilator | A device to assit inspiration AND expiration |
| Hypoventilation | Deficient breathing AKA Hypopnea(Hypopnic) |
| HYperventilation | Excessive(fast)breathing AKA tachypnea OR (tachypnic)OR Hyperpnea(Hyperpnic) |
| Eupnea(eupnic) | Normal breathing |
| Bradypnea(bradypnic) | Slow breathing |
| Dyspea(dyspnic) | Difficult or painful breathing |
| Apnea(apnic) | No breathing |
| Obstructive Sleep Apnea(OSA) | Airway obstruction causing apnea while sleeping |
| Ambu bag | Used to ventilate an apnic patient |
| Orth/o | straight |
| Orthopnea(orthopnic) | Straight breathing |
| Orthopnea means a person must | Sit up straight to breathe easier |
| Sinus/o | Sinus |
| A sinus is a | cranial (skull)cavity |
| Sinusotomy | Surgical incision of a sinus |
| Sinusitis | Inflammation of a sinus |
| Ox/o OR ox/i | Oxygen(O2) |
| Hypoxia(hypoxic) | A condition of deficient oxygen(O2) |
| Anoxia(anoxic) | A condition of no oxygen(O2)AKA asphyxia(asphyxiate)OR suffocate(suffocation) |
| Hypoxemia | A blood condition of deficient oxygen(02) |
| Oximetry | The process of measuring oxygen(02) |
| -Ectasis | Dilation |
| Bronchiectasis | Dilation of a bronchus |
| Radi/o | X-rays |
| Radiology | The study of X-rays |
| Expectorate(expectorant) | The act of expelling sputum from the lungs |
| Sputum | Mucus expelled from the lungs AKA phlegm |
| Hemoptysis | Expectorating(coughing up)blood |
| Hematemesis | Vomitting blood |
| Croup | A bark-like cough(seal) |
| Atelectasis | A collapsed lung |
| Flu | Influenza |
| Nebuizer | A device that vaporized medicine AKA a vaporizer |
| Dysphonia(dysphonic) | Difficulty making vocal sounds |
| Aphonia(aphonic) | Inability to make vocal sounds |
| Epistaxis | Nose bleed |
| Nasal cannula | A device used to deliver oxygen(02) AKA nasal prong |
| Nares | Nostrils |
| Intubation(intubate) | The process of inserting an endotracheal(ET)tube |
| Copious | A large amount |
| Lobectomy | Surgical removal of a lobe(section) |
| Septum | Wall |
| Septoplasty | Surgical repair of a septum |
| Septotomy | Surgical incision of a septum |
| Endoscopy | The process of veiwing with a lighted instrument within |
| Apex | Superior(top) |
| Heart-lung machine | A machine that respirates the blood when the heart is stopped for surgical procedures |
| Pulmonary toilet | Techniques used to clear the lungs of sputum(phlegm) |
| Pulmonary toilet techniques include: | 1.)Turn,CoughAND deep breathe(TC+DB) 2.)Percussion(clapping)AND vibration(shaking) 3.)postural drainage(prone position with the upper torso lower then feel). |
| Pulmonary toilet is AKA | Chest PhysioTheraphy(CPT) |
| Percussion can also refer to | tapping on the body for diagnostic sounds |
| Rales | Crackling Breath sounds(BS)heard during auscultation |
| auscultation means | Listening with a sethoscope |
| Rhonchi | Wheezing |
| Stridor | A high pitched Breath Sounds(BS) indicative of airway obstruction |
| Productive cough | Sputum is produced |
| Nonproductive cough | Dry cough-no sputum(phlegm) |
| Which type of cough should be suppressed? | Nonproductive |
| Antitussive | Against coughing(cough suppressant) |
| COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| SOB | Short Of Breath |
| RT(IT) | Respiratory Therapy (Inhalation Therapy) |
| DOE | Dyspnea On Exertion |
| C+S | Culture AND Sensitivity |
| AC+S is | A test to grow bacteria AND determine the best antibiotic to treat the infection |
| CX | Culture |
| PFT | Pulmonary Function Tests |
| CXR | Chest X-Ray |
| Sx | Suction |
| Hx | History |
| Tx | Treatment |
| NPPV | Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation |
| Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation(NPPV)is | a breathing treatment(Tx) |
| URI | Upper Respiratory Infection |
| PE | Pulmonary Embolism |
| TB | Tuberculosis |
| PPD | Intradermal test for TuBerculosis(TB) |
| VPS | Ventilation Perfusion Scanning |
| ABG | Arterial Blood Gases |
| Lobes | Sections(L-lung 2,R-lung 3) |
| RLL RML LLL RUL LUL | Right Lower Lobe,Right Medial Lobe,Left Lower Lobe,Right Upper Lobe,Left Upper Lobe |
| SARS | Severe Acute respiratory Syndrome |
| ARDS | Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome |
| CF | Cystic Fibrosis |
| DPT | Diphtheria,Pertussis(whooping cough),AND Tetanus immunization(vaccination) |
| PCP(Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia) | The pneumonia associated with Acquired ImmunoDeficiency syndrome(AIDS) |
| Diagnostic Imaging(DI) | Hospital department where CAT,MRI,radiology,nuclear medicine,AND ultrasonography are performed |
| CT OR CAT | Computerized(Axial)Tomography |
| Tomography refers to | The process of recording X-ray picture slices |
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
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