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Is a genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus.
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is a mechanical device for artificial ventilation of the lungs that is used to replace or supplement the patients natural breathing function
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MT CH 7 Test
Chapter 7 Medical Terminology Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is a genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus. | cystic fibrosis and is it a aquired or genetic disease? |
| is a mechanical device for artificial ventilation of the lungs that is used to replace or supplement the patients natural breathing function | ventilator |
| what is the name of the test that is often performed to detect nocturnel defects in breathing, its also associated with sleep apnia? | Polysomnography |
| the progressive loss of lung function characterized by a decrease in the total number of alveoli, the enlargement of alveoli, and the progressive destruction of the walls of the remaining alveoli | emphysema |
| is the accumilation of air in the pleural space causing a pressure imbalance that prevents the lung from fully expanding or can cause the lung to collapse | pneumothorax |
| define what blood in the pleural cavity is called? | Hemothorax |
| What is the word part for voice? | phon/o |
| The word part for breathing? | PNEA |
| What is also known as the common cold? | Upper respiratory infections or acute nasopharyn-gitis |
| What is an inflammation of the bronchial walls? | Bronchitis |
| What is in inflammation of the pleura? (does not end in a it is) | pleurisy also known as pleuritis |
| what would I call a collection of pus within a body cavity? | Pyothorax |
| The airways have become inflamed and thickened, and there is an increase in the number and size or mucus-producing cells. | chronic bronchitis |
| Is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, this produces a feeling of breathlessness because it prevents the lung from fully expanding | pleural effusion |
| What would I call a build up carbon dioxide in the blood? | Hypercapnia |
| What would I can an inability to produce normal speech? | Aphonia |
| What is the term I would use for paralysis of the larynx? | Laryngoplegia |
| also known as whooping cough, is a contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract that is characterized by recurrent bouts of paroxysmal cough, followed by breathlessness and nose inspiration. | pertussis |
| what is another name for the adams apple? | Thyroid cartilage |
| Is a procedure performed using an endoscope in which chronic sinusitis is treated by enlarging the opening between the nose and sinus. | functional endoscopic sinus surgery for also known as fess |
| What would I call a surgical incision into the pharynx? | Pharyngotomy |
| This device measures oxygen saturation levels of the blood and is called? | Pulse oximeter |
| is the exchange of gases within the cells of the body organs,cells and tissues. | internal respiration |
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