Respiratory application

Question 1

The diagnosis of a patient who is breathing rapidly is charted as

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tachypnea

Question 2

The muscle that separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity

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diaphragm

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deficiency of oxygen in body tissues

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hypoxia

Question 4

The diagnosis of a pain in the diaphragm is charted as

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phrenalgia

Question 5

Acute inflammation of the lungs, caused by a bacterium, is called

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pneumonia

Question 6

a snoring sound heard during inspiration or expiration that is caused by obstructed airways.

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rhonchi

Question 7

Temporary cessation of breathing is known a

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apnea

Question 8

Patients with asthma have spasms of the

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bronchioles

Question 9

A patient with streptococcal infection of the throat has a condition called

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pharyngitis

Question 10

to view the voice box of a patient with nodules on the vocal cords, the physician uses a(n)

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laryngoscope

Question 11

one of the major disorders included in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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emphysema

Question 12

A person with cancer of the voice box may undergo the surgery called

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laryngectomy

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The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place in the lungs in small sacs called

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alveoli

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An incision of the trachea to allow for oxygen exchange is called

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tracheotomy

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across the bronchial wall

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transbronchial

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ridge-like structure, which projects from the lowest tracheal cartilage:

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carina

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instrument to examine the bronchus

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bronchoscope

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through the nose

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transnasally

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structure containing the vocal chords

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larynx

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to crumble easily

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friable

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refers to a sudden cessation of breathing during sleep; it can result in hypoxia and lead to cognitive impairment

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apnea

Question 22

involves a physical obstruction in the upper airways. The condition is usually marked by recurrent sleep interruptions, choking and gasping spells on awakening, and drowsiness caused by loss of normal sleep.

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obstructive sleep apnea

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is a gentle ventilator support used to keep the airways open.

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CPAP
continuous positive air pressure