Ch 10 - the Respiratory System - Plan

Question 1

bronchodilator

Answer 1

drug that expands the walls of the bronchi

Question 2

antitussive

Answer 2

drug that prevents coughing

Question 3

expectorant

Answer 3

drug that encourages expulsion of material from lungs

Question 4

mucolytic

Answer 4

drug that aids in breakdown of mucus

Question 5

nebulizer

Answer 5

machine that administers respiratory medication by creating a cloud of mist that is inhaled by the Pt

Question 6

adenoidectomy

Answer 6

removal of adenoids

Question 7

intubate

Answer 7

to insert a breathing tube from the mouth down to the trachea to provide breathing support

Question 8

laryngectomy

Answer 8

removal of the larynx

Question 9

laryngoplasty

Answer 9

reconstruction of the larynx

Question 10

palatoplasty

Answer 10

reconstruction of a palate

Question 11

septoplasty

Answer 11

reconstruction of a septum

Question 12

tonsillectomy

Answer 12

removal of the tonsils

Question 13

tracheostomy

Answer 13

creation of an opening in the trachea

Question 14

tracheotomy

Answer 14

incision into the trachea

Question 15

endotracheal intubation

Answer 15

insertion of a tube inside the trachea

Question 16

brochoplasty

Answer 16

reconstruction of a bronchus

Question 17

cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Answer 17

method of artificially maintaining blood flow and airflow when breathing and pulse have stopped

Question 18

lobectomy

Answer 18

removal of a lobe

Question 19

pleuropexy

Answer 19

reattachment of the pleura

Question 20

pneumonectomy

Answer 20

removal of a lung

Question 21

thoracentesis

Answer 21

puncture of the chest

Question 22

thoracocentesis

Answer 22

puncture of the chest

Question 23

thoracoplasty

Answer 23

reconstruction of chest

Question 24

thoracotomy

Answer 24

incision into the chest

Question 25

ABG

Answer 25

arterial blood gas

Question 26

ARDS

Answer 26

acute respiratory distress syndrom

Question 27

Bx

Answer 27

biopsy

Question 28

CF

Answer 28

cystic fibrosis

Question 29

COPD

Answer 29

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Question 30

CPAP

Answer 30

continuous positive airway pressure

Question 31

CPR

Answer 31

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Question 32

CT

Answer 32

computed tomography

Question 33

CTA

Answer 33

clear to auscultation

Question 34

CXR

Answer 34

chest xray

Question 35

DOE

Answer 35

dyspnea on exertion

Question 36

ETT

Answer 36

endotracheal tube

Question 37

LRTI

Answer 37

lower respiratory tract infection

Question 38

LTB

Answer 38

laryngotracheobronchitis

Question 39

MRI

Answer 39

magnetic resonance image

Question 40

OSA

Answer 40

obstructive sleep apnea

Question 41

PE

Answer 41

pulmonary embolism

Question 42

PET

Answer 42

positron emission tomograpny

Question 43

PFT

Answer 43

pulmonary function test

Question 44

PSG

Answer 44

polysomnography

Question 45

SOB

Answer 45

shortness of breath

Question 46

T & A

Answer 46

tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

Question 47

TB

Answer 47

tuberculosis

Question 48

URI/URTI

Answer 48

upper respiratory (tract) infection

Question 49

V/Q

Answer 49

ventilation perfusion scan