respiratory system disorders

Question 1

upper respiratory infection (URI)

Answer 1

any disease affecting the upper respiratory tract including common cold, pharyngitis, sinusitis and tonsilitis

Question 2

rhin/o

Answer 2

nose

Question 3

cyan/o

Answer 3

blue

Question 4

alveol/o

Answer 4

air sac

Question 5

Pneumonia

Answer 5

inflammation and infection of the alveoli, which fill with pus and debris

Question 6

pulmonary embolism (PE)

Answer 6

blood clot that blocks the vessels in the lung

Question 7

asthma

Answer 7

spasm and narrowing of bronchi which leads to bronchial airway obstruction

Question 8

Emphysema

Answer 8

hyperinflation of airs sacs with destruction of alveolar wall

Question 9

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Answer 9

group of illnesses that limit airflow; ie. asthma, emphysema

Question 10

Atelectasis

Answer 10

collapsed lung

Question 11

pneumoconiosis

Answer 11

abnormal condition of dust (CONI/O) in the lungs

Question 12

tuberculosis (TB)

Answer 12

an infectious disease caused by bacteria (bacilli) affected lungs and other organs

Question 13

hemoptysis

Answer 13

spitting up of blood

Question 14

Sputum culture (tests)

Answer 14

sputum expelled by coughing and analyzed for bacterial contents

Question 15

Tuberculin Test

Answer 15

bacterial analysis for lung disorders; administered via skin puncture/injection; reaction indicates previous/current infection with TB

Question 16

Pulmonary angiography

Answer 16

x-ray images of the lung’s blood vessels are taken after they are injected with contrast material

Question 17

ventilation and perfusion scan

Answer 17

air flow and blood supply (perfusion) are traced using radioactive material that is injected/inhaled

Question 18

laryngoscopy

Answer 18

examination of the larynx

Question 19

bronchoscopy

Answer 19

examiniation of the bronchi with a fiberoptic or rigid endoscope; identify source of secretions

Question 20

Pulmonary function test (PFTs)

Answer 20

measurement of the ventilation of the lungs

Question 21

Spirometer

Answer 21

instrument that measures and records the volume of inhaled and exhaled air; used during PFTs

Question 22

pleural effusion

Answer 22

fluid in the lungs; drained using thoracocentesis

Question 23

thoracocentesis

Answer 23

surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural space in the chest

Question 24

thoracotomy

Answer 24

incision into the chest to remove a lung (pneumonectomy)

Question 25

pneumonectomy

Answer 25

removal of a lung

Question 26

lobectomy

Answer 26

removal of a portion (lobe) of the lung

Question 27

tracheostomy

Answer 27

insertion of tube to create a opening in trachea through the neck

Question 28

endotracheal intubation

Answer 28

tube is placed through nose or mouth into trachea to establish an airway during surgery and for placement on a respirator