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Module 8 Quiz

MA JATC

QuestionAnswer
Area of the respiratory system where exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place. alveoli
Function is to produce sounds. larynx
A disorder in which the walls of the alveoli break down. emphysema
normal respiratory rate eupnea
decreased respiratory rate bradypnea
shortness of breath dyspnea
increased respiratory rate tachypnea
A nasal cavity
B trachea
C lungs
D brochi
E pharynx
F larynx
G bronchioles
H alveoli
I diaghragm
The epiglottis covers the esophagus while swallowing so that food is not inhaled into the lungs. False. The epiglottis covers the larynx while swallowing.
What is a medical term for narrowing of the nasal passages? rhinostenosis
A pneumothorax means there is _______ in the ______ air chest cavity
Which of the following is NOT a function of the nose? Absorbing air
Infection of the lung is called... pneumonia
Which part of the respiratory tract is inflamed with Asthma? Alveoli
The common cold is a type of... it can be either
What is the medical term for imperfect expansion of the lungs? Atelectasis
Which of the following word parts mean "sleep"? Somn/o Narc/o
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of respiratory distress? Coughing
All of the following are signs and symptoms of asthma EXCEPT: sore throat
Hypoxemia is low oxygen in the blood. oxygen
Another word for the larynx is the "wind pipe". False
Which disorder causes SOB due to the lungs filling with pus, fluids, and mucus? Pneumonia
Trace the pathway of air through the human respiratory system. 1. nose or mouth 2. pharynx 3. larynx 4. trachea 5. bronchi 6. bronchioles 7. alveoli
What is the #1 cause of COPD? smoking
Who is at greatest risk of severe RSV illness? Infants <12 months old
What is the name of the virus that causes RSV? respiratory syncytial virus
Another term for a nosebleed is epistasis. False. The correct term is epistaxis.
rhin/o nose
narc/o sleep
pneum/o lung, air
phon/o sound, voice, speak
capn/o carbon dioxide
atel/o imperfect, incomplete
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