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CMA CH 26
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| infants have narrow airways, with a short and softer trachea and tend to breathe through their noses. Indants are abdominal breathers have immature muscles meaning fatigue with breathing difficulties can set in quickly | Both Statements are true |
| what is an abnormal enlargement of the distal phalanges as a result of finished oxygen in the blood | Clubbing |
| A respiratory infection also called whooping cough is call what? | Pertussis |
| What is the blush discoloration of the skin and mucous membrane that is caused by the lack of oxygen in the blood? | Cyanosis= Blue color |
| What is paranasal sinus? | Maxillary frontal sphenoid ethmoid. Airfilled cavities with the bones surrounding nasal cavities. |
| ____ is defined as inflammation of the bronchi that can be acute or chronic | Bronchitis |
| ____ is defined as inflammation of the throat. | Pharynitis |
| What is the term for the structure that separates the nostril? | (Nasal) Septum |
| Individuals who consistently test positive on TB skin screening but are asymptomatic and not infectious are in which stage of TB? | Latent TB infection |
| What condition causes inflammation of the larynx and causes a harsh bark-like cough? | Croup |
| The process of exhaling is called what? | Expiration |
| An abnormal condition of coal dust in the lungs is called what? | Black Lung Disease |
| What substance coats the alveolus to prevent it from collapsing? | Surfactant |
| What inherited disorder cause mucous to build up in the lungs, pancreas and other organs and increase the persons risk of the infection? | Cystic Fibrosis (CF) |
| Inflammation of the sinuses is called what? | Sinuitis |
| What respiratory disorder is a chronic disease that causes bronchospasms, airway swelling, and mucous that clogs the airways? | Asthma |
| A bacterial infection characterized by sore throat, fever, and headache is called what? | Diptheria |
| This classification of medication removes local congestion in nasal and sinus tissue. | Decongestant |
| _____ is defined as an exchange of gases between the cells in the body and blood. | Internal respiration |
| ____ is a test to diagnose cystic fibrosis | Sweat test |
| What is the medication. classification of diphenhydramine (Benadryl, unisom)? | Antihistamines |
| The trachea lies in the space between the lungs called the what? | Mediastinum |
| Ciharette smokers are likely to develop what? | Lung Cancer, stroke, and heart disease. |
| _____ is defined as inflammation in the voice box. | Laryngitis |
| What medication relieves allergies? | Antihistamines |
| What is the medication classification of pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)? | Decongestant |
| The procedure that measures the amount of air moving in and out of the lungs is called what? | Spirometry |
| ____ is the process of oxygen moving from the atmosphere into the alveoli | Inspiration |
| ____ is the insertion of an instrument through the mouth to visualize the trachea and bronchi |
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