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MA509 Respiration
LTI Chapter 12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| bronchi | Branchs of the trachea that leads towards air sacs of the lungs. |
| apex | Tip of a structure. Upper portion of lung. |
| mediastinum | Region between lungs in the chest cavity; contains trachea, hear, aorta, esophagus, and bronchial tubes. |
| adenoids | Small masses of lymphatic tissue in the throat, close to the nasal(nose) passageway. |
| alveoli | Air sac in the lungs |
| bronchioles | Small brances of the bronchi; terminal bronchioles lead to alveolar ducts. |
| laryngectomy | Removal of larynx or voice box. |
| diaphragm | muscle sparating the chest and abdomen. It contracts and relaxes to make breathing possible. |
| hypoxemia | deificiency of oxygen in body tissues. |
| asbestosis | abnormal condition of asbestos fiber particles in lungs. |
| orthopnea | breathing is only confortable when a patient is in an upright postion. |
| pyothorax | pus collection in the pleural cavity |
| percussion | tapping on the surface to determine the underlying structure. |
| croup | acute viral infection in infants and children; characterized by barking cough, obstruction of larynx and stridor |
| dyspnea | difficult breathing |
| asthma | chronic inflammation disorder; characterized by airway obstruction and caused by bronchial edema, bronchonstriction, and increased mucus production. |
| atelectasis | collapsed lung |
| expectoration | coughing up of mucus or sputum from the throat and respiratory tract. |
| pulmonary abscess | collection of pus in lungs |
| hemopysis | to stop or control the escape of blood by artifical means or by clotting. |
| endotracheal intubation | tube is placed through the mouth and throat into the trachea to establish an airway. |
| PPD | purified protein derviative |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| bronchoscopy | visual examination of the bronchial tubes using an endoscope or broncho scope |
| hypercapnia | increased levels of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream. |
| collapsed lung | atelectasis |
| collection of pus | pulmonary abscess |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| rhinoplasty | surgical repair of the nose |
| tonsillectomy | removal of tonsils |
| pertussis | whooping cough; bacterial infection of the throat, larynx and trachea. |
| laryngoscopy | endoscopic visual examination of larynx. |
| tracheotomy | new opening of the trachea to the outside of the body. |
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