Lesson 3C (Part 4)

Question 1

Atelectasis

Answer 1

A collapsed lung

Question 2

Cystic fibrosis

Answer 2

Inheritable disease that affects the lungs and other systems
- produces thick, sluggish mucous

Question 3

COPD

Answer 3

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Question 4

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Answer 4

Long term smokers

- destruction of tiny air sacs (alveoli)

Question 5

Epistaxis

Answer 5

Nose bleed

Question 6

Pneumonia

Answer 6

Inflammatory condition of the lungs

Question 7

Bronchitis

Answer 7

Inflammation of the bronchi

Question 8

Pulmonary embolism

Answer 8

Blood clot in the lung

Question 9

Endotracheal intubation

Answer 9

An air tube is passed into the trachea by a physician or nurse so oxygen can be directly supplied to the lungs

Question 10

Bronchoscopy

Answer 10

A device is used to see inside the airways and lungs

Question 11

Laryngoscopy

Answer 11

Visual examination of the larynx

Question 12

Pulmonary angiography

Answer 12

Special x-rays of the vessels of the lungs

Question 13

PFT

Answer 13

Pulmonary function test

Question 14

SOB

Answer 14

Shortness of breath

Question 15

URI

Answer 15

Upper respiratory infection