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body systems ch.7
body systems ch7 exam review
| body systems ch7 questions | body systems ch7 answers |
|---|---|
| a mechanical device for artifical ventilation of the lungs that is used to replace or supplement the patient's natural breathing function. | ventilator |
| the passage of a tube through the nose or mouth into the trachea to establish or maintain an open airway. | endotracheal intubation |
| the surgical removal of all or part of a lung. | pneumonectomy |
| a surgical incision through the chestwall into the pleural space for the visual examination of internal organs and the procurement of tissue specimens. | thoracotomy |
| an emergency procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea to gain access to the airway below a blockage. | tracheotomy |
| the surgical puncture of the chest wall with a needle to obtain fluid from the pleural cavity. | thoracocentesis |
| the visual examination of the bronchi using a bronchoscope. | bronchoscopy |
| a group of tests used to measure the capasity of the lungs to hold air as well as their ability to move air in & out and to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. | pulmonary function tests |
| a diagnostic test for tuberculosis that is performed to confirm the results of a screening test. | mantoux skin test |
| a contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract that is characterized by recurrent bouts of a paroxysmal cough; also known as whooping cough. | pertussis |
| the progressive loss of lung function that is commonly atributed to long term smoking. | emphysema |
| is easy or normal breathing. | eupnea |
| any change in vocal quality including hoarseness and weakness, or the cracking of a boys voice in puberty. | dysphonia |
| the condition of having subnormal oxygen levels in the body tissues and cells; less severe than anoxia. | hypoxia |
| an abnormally rapid rate of respiration usually of more than 20 breaths per minute. | tachypnea |
| blue discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of adequate oxygen. | cyanosis |
| an abnormally slow rate of respiration, usually of less than 10 breaths per minute. | bradypnea |
| a condition of having subnormal oxygen level in the blood. | hypoxemia |
| the absense of oxygen from the blood gases or tissues. | anoxia |
| a genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus. | cystic fibrosis |
| the form of pneumoconiosis caused by coal dust in the lungs; also known as black lung disease. | anthracosis |
| an accumulation of pus or injected fluid in the pleural cavity, also known as pyothorax. | empyema |
| another term for a nosebleed is- | epistaxis |
| the flue is also known as- | influenza |
| what is the portion of the throat that is visible when looking into the mouth? | oropharynx |
| the upper respiratory consists of what? | nose, mouth, pharynx, epilottis, larynx, and trachea. |
| incomplete or imperfect | atel/o |
| bronchial tube, bronchus | bronch/o |
| blue | cyan/o |
| stretching, dialation, enlargement | -ectasis |
| larynx, throat | laryng/o |
| oxygen | ox/o |
| throat, pharynx | pharyng/o |
| sound, voice | phon/o |
| pleura, side of the body | pleur/o |
| lung, air | pneum/o |
| fast, rapid | tachy |
| chest pleural cavity | -thorax |
| trachea, windpipe | trache/o |
| the lower respiratory tract consists of the __ __ and __. | boncial tree and lungs |
| the __ is also known as the throat. | pharynx |
| mucous membranes are specialized tissues taht line the __, __, __, and __ systems. | respiratory, digestive, reproductive, and unirary |
| the __ is a lid like structure located at the base of the tongue. | epiglottis |
| the cavity located between the lungs is called? | mediastinum |
| the substance that the mucous membranes secrete? | mucus |
| what is the membrane that covers the outer surface of the lung called? | pleura |
| the exchange of gases within the cells of all the body organs and tissues. in this process, oxygen passes from the bloodstream into the tissue cells. | internal respiration |
| commonly known as breathing, is the act of bringing air into and out of the lungs. | external respiration |
| what is paralysis of the larynx? | laryngoplegia |
| how many lobes does the left lung have? | 2 |
| how many lobes does the right lung have? | 3 |
| what is the trachea also known as? | windpipe |
| the heart, aorta, esophagus, and trachea are located in the __. | mediastinum |
| the __ acts as a lid over the entrance to the esophagus. | epiglottis |
| the innermost layer of the pleura is known as the __. | visceral pleura |
| the _ sinuses are located just above the eyes. | fontal |
| the smallest divisions of the bronchial tree are the __ | bronchioles |
| during respiration, the exchange of gases takes place through the walls of the __. | alveoli |
| the term meaning spitting blood or blood-stained sputum is__. | hemopytsis |
| black lung disease is the lay term for __. | anthracosis |
| the term __ means an abnomally rapid rate of respiration. | tachypnea |
| the term meaning any voice impairment is __. | dysphonia |
| first division of the pharynx | nasopharynx |
| second division of the pharynx | oropharynx |
| third division of the pharynx | laryngopharynx |
| voice box refers to- | larynx |
| windpipe refers to- | trachea |
| the exchange of gases within the cells of the body is known as __ respiration. | internal |
| the term that describes the lung disease caused by cotton dust __. | byssinosis |
| the form of pneumonia that can be prevented through vaccination is __. | bacterial |
| the term commonly known as shortness of breath is __. | dyspnea |
| the emergency procedure to gain access below a blocked airway is called __. | tracheotomy |
| acute respiratory distress syndrome | ARDS |
| chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | COPD |
| severe acute respiratory syndrome | SARS |
| sudden infant death syndrome | SIDS |
| upper respiratory infection | URI |
| the term meaning the acf of drawing a foreign substance into the upper respiratory tract is __. | aspiration |
| the term meaning abnormally rapid deep breathing is __. | hyperventilation |
| the term meaning the surgical repair of the trachea is __. | tracheoplasty |
| the diaphragm is relaxed during __. | exhalation |
| during a/an __ attack, the muscles of the airways contract. | laryngospasm |
| the term meaning an absence of spontaneous respiration is __ | apnea |
| the sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx is a/an __. | laryngospasm |
| the term meaning pain in the pleura or in the side is __. | pleurdynia |
| the term meaning bleeding from the lungs is__ | pneumorrhagia |
| T/F - Emphysema is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. | True |
| T/F- Croup is an allergic reaction to airborne allergens. | False |
| T/F- In atelectasis the lung fails to expand because air cannot pass beyond the bronchioles that are blocked by secretions. | True |
| This is a genetic disorder in which the lungs are clogged with large quanitities of abnormally thick mucus. | cystic fibrosis (CF) |
| surgically removing a portion of the pleura, this procedure is called __. | pleurectomy |
| surgical repair of the larynx, this procedure is called __. | laryngoplasty |
| a metered dose inhaler contains a __, this medication expands the opening of the passages into the lungs. | bronchodialator |
| an immunization commonly known as a flur shot prevents __. | influenza |
| another word for nose bleed - | epistaxis |
| an accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity. this diagnosis is recorded on a chart as__. | hemothorax |
| this is performed to correct damage to the septum of the nose. | septoplasty |
| inflammation of the bronchial walls. | bronchitis |
| permanent placement of a breathing tube- | tracheostomy |
| the irreversible enlargement of bronchi or bronchioles that is commonly accompanied by chronic infection is known as__. | emphysema |
| the term meaning a bluish discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of adequate oxygen is __. | cyanosis |
| the term meaning paralysis of the vocal bands is __. | laryngoplegia |
| the pattern of alternating periods of rapid breathing, slow breathing, and the absence of breathing is known as __. | cheyne-stokes respiration |
| the term meaning an abnormal discharge from the pharynx is __. | pharyngorrhea |
| inflammation of the lungs__. | pneumonitis |
| a specialist in the study of the larynx is __. | laryngologist |
| the term meaning bleeding from the larynx is __. | laryngorrhagia |
| the term meaning inflammation of both the pharynx and the larynx is __. | pharyngolaryngitis |
| the term meaning the abnormal narrowing of the lumen of the trachea is ___. | tracheostenosis |
| the term meaning the surgical repair of a bronchial defect is __. | bronchoplasty |
| the term meaning inflammation of the epiglottis is __. | epiglottitis |
| the term meaning the inspection of both the trachea and bronchi through a bronchoscope is __. | tracheobronchoscopy |
| the term meaning paralysis of the walls of the bronchi is ___. | bronchoplegia |
| are the specialized tissues that line the respiratory, digestive, reproductive, and urinary systems. | mucous membranes |
| this cavity is located between the lungs. | mediastinum |
| the _ extends from the neck into the chest, directly in front of the esophagus, and is held open by a series of C-shaped cartilage rings. | trachea |
| trachea is known as the | windpipe |
| within the lung, the bronchus divides the subdivies into increasingly smaller bronchi. ___ are the smallest branches of the bronchi. | bronchioles |
| what is known as whooping cough? | pertussis |
| is the paralysis of the larynx. | laryngoplegia |
| ___ is any change in vocal quality including hoarseness, weakness, or the cracking of a boy's voice in puberty. | dysphonia |
| __ is excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi. | bronchorrhea |
| ___ also known as pyothorax, is an accumulation of pus, or infected fluid, in the pleural cavity. | emphyema |
| this means stretching. | ectasis |
| this means spitting. | ptysis |
| this means dust. | coni |
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