Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

From Flashcardlet > Respiratory: Key Terms > Flashcards

Respiratory: Key Terms Flashcards

1
Q

Acquired; arising sporadically

A

adventitious

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

An agent that inhibits the cough reflex in the cough center in the brain

A

antitussive

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

The loss of the voice

A

aphonia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Temporary cessation of breathing

A

apnea

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Abnormally slow breathing

A

bradypnea

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

An expression of the ability of lung tissue to distend when filled with air

A

compliance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

An abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation during inspiration; can be a bubbling noise or a popping sound. Does not clear with coughing.

A

crackles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

A bluish tinge to the skin caused by lack of oxygen and accumulation of carbon dioxide in the blood

A

cyanosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Labored or difficult breathing

A

dyspnea

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

To spit out saliva or cough up materials from the air passageways leading to the lungs.

A

expectorate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

An excessive amount of carbon dioxide in the blood.

A

hypercapnia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

An abnormally low level of carbon dioxide in the blood, resulting from hyperventilation.

A

hypocapnia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Deficiency of oxygen

A

hypoxia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

An abnormally increased curvature of the thoracic spine, which gives a “hunchback” appearance.

A

kyphosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

The ability to breath easily only in the upright position

A

orthopnia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Supplying tissues and organs with nutrients and oxygen by blood flow through the arteries.

A

perfusion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

A substance expelled by coughing or clearing the throat.

A

sputum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

A harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound such as the inspiratory sound often heard in acute laryngeal obstruction.

A

stridor

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Abnormal rapidity of respiration.

A

tachypnea

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

A form of rhonchus characterized by a high-pitched musical quality caused by air flow through a narrowed airway.

A

wheeze

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

A sound like that of hair rubbed between the fingers; occurs when bone fragments rub together

A

crepitation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Airway management with a catheter or tube inserted through the mouth or nose into the trachea

A

endotracheal intubation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Nosebleed

A

epistaxis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

An inflammation of the pharynx accompanied by purulent infection.

A

follicular pharyngitis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

The partial or total removal of the larynx by surgical excision

A

laryngectomy (person who has had a laryngectomy is called laryngectomee)

26
Q

An inflammation of the larynx

A

laryngitis

27
Q

Direct or indirect visual examination of the larynx.

A

laryngoscopy

28
Q

A device that is placed into a large-bore cannula during insertion to prevent potential blockage by tissues

A

obturator

29
Q

An inflammation or infection of the pharynx that usually produces a sore throat

A

pharyngitits

30
Q

An inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose

A

rhinitis

31
Q

A plastic surgical operation on the nose, either reconstructive, restorative, or cosmetic

A

rhinoplasty

32
Q

A mouth-like opening, especially one that is created surgically for the elimination of urine or fecal material.

A

stoma(s)

33
Q

A surgical incision into the trachea to insert a tube through which the patient can breathe

A

tracheostomy

34
Q

A suspension of a drug or other substance that is dispensed in a cloud or mist.

A

aerosols

35
Q

A condition marked by recurrent attacks of paroxysmal dyspnea, with wheezing due to spasmodic contraction of the bronchi.

A

asthma

36
Q

The collapsed or airless state of the lung

A

atelectasis

37
Q

Chronic dilation of the bronchi marked by fetid breath and paroxysmal coughing, with the expectoration of mucopurulent matter.

A

bronchiectasis

38
Q

A drug that acts directly on the smooth muscles of the bronchi to relax them and relieve bronchospasm.

A

bronchodilator

39
Q

Heart disease characterized by hypertrophy of the right ventricle due to pulmonary hypertension.

A

cor pulmonale

40
Q

A chronic pulmonary disease characterized by increase beyond normal in the size of air spaces distal to the terminal bronchiole with destructive changes in their walls.

A

emphysema

41
Q

Pneumonia that develops due to conditions related to being in a health care facility or receiving health care.

A

health care-associated pneumonia (HCAP)

42
Q

Coughing and spitting of blood that can originate in the lungs, larynx, or trachea

A

hemoptysis

43
Q

A collection of blood in the pleural cavity.

A

hemothorax

44
Q

Pneumonia symptoms that occur more than 48 hours after admission

A

hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP)

45
Q

Within the thoracic cavity

A

introthoracic

46
Q

Terminology for an infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis bot no current active disease

A

latent TB infection (LTBI)

47
Q

A class of biologically active compounds that occur naturally in leukocytes and produce allergic and inflammatory reactions similar to those of histamine.

A

leukotriene

48
Q

An atomizer; a device for delivering drugs or water to the respiratory tract by forcing air or oxygen through a solution

A

nebulizer

49
Q

An inflammation of the pleura

A

pleurisy

50
Q

The excision of lung tissue, especially of an entire lung

A

pneumonectomy

51
Q

An inflammation of the lungs with consolidation

A

pneumonia

52
Q

The accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity, resulting in collapse of the lung on the affected side

A

pheumothorax

53
Q

An elevation in the total number of blood cells

A

polycythemia

54
Q

A chronic, progressive, systemic granulomatous reticulosis of unknown etiology, involving almost any organ or tissue

A

sarcoidosis

55
Q

Interstitial emphysema characterized by the presence of air in the subcutaneous tissue, usually caused by intrathoracic injury.

A

subcutaneous emphysema

56
Q

The surgical puncture and drainage of the thoracic cavity

A

thoracentesis

57
Q

The surgical incision of the wall of the chest

A

thoracotomy

58
Q

Dissolving or splitting up a thrombus

A

thrombolytic

59
Q

Any of the infectious diseases caused by species of Mycobacterium and characterized by the formation of tubercles and caseous necrosis in the tissues

A

tuberculosis (TB)

60
Q

Pneumonia that occurs 48 to 72 hours after endotracheal intubation.

A

ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP)

From Flashcardlet (144 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions