Ch. 12: Respiratory System Flashcards
(98 cards)
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Define adenoidectomy
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removal of the adenoids
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Define alveolar
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pertaining to the alveolus or the air sacs
3
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Define Bronchospasm
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contricted uncontrolled movement of the bronchus
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Define bronchiectasis
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permanent stretching of the bronchus
5
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Define bronchitis
A
inflammation of the bronchus
6
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Define bronchodialator
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drug that causes enlargement or opening of the bronchus
(inhaler)
7
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Define bronchial
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pertaining to the bronchiole
8
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Define bronchiolitis
A
inflammation of the bronchiole
9
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Define hypercapnia
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excessive carbon dioxide
10
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Define Pneumoconiosis
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condition of dust in the lungs
11
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Define cyanosis
A
condition of blue
12
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Define epiglottitis
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inflammation of epiglottis
13
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Define laryngeal
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pertaining to the larynx
14
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Define laryngitis
A
inflammation of the larynx
15
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Define laryngitis
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inflammation of the larynx
16
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Define laryngeospasm
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spasm of the laryngeal that closes the larynx
17
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Define lobectomy
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removal of the lung
18
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Define mediastinoscopy
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visual exam of the mediastinum
19
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Define paranasal
A
near the nose
20
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Define orthopnea
What is the major cause?
A
abnormal condition
- breathing in an upright position
- congestive heart failure (CHF)
21
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Define expectoration
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spitting sputum
22
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Define pharyngeal
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pertaining to the pharynx
23
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Define nasopharyngitis
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inflammation of the nose and throat
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Define dysphonia
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difficulty speaking
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Define phrenic
pertaining to the diaphragm
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Define pleuritic
pertaining to the pleura
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Define pleurodynia
pain in the pleura
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Define pleural effusion
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space
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Define pneumothorax
air in the chest
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Define hemothorax
blood in the chest
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Define pyothorax
collection of pus in the chest
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Define pneumonitis
inflammation of the lung
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Define pneumonectomy
removal of the lung
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Define pulmonary
pertaining to the lung
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Define pulmonologist
a physician who specializes in treating lung conditions
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Define rhinorrhea
runny nose
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Define rhinoplasty
surgical repair of the nose
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Define sinusitis
inflammation of the nose
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Define inspiration
breathing in
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Define respiration
the process of moving air into and out of the lung
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Define spirometer
to measure breathing
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Define atelectasis
What is it also known as?
incomplete expansion of a lung
- accumulation of fluid in the lung
collapsed lung
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Define thoracotomy
pertaining to the chest
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Define tonsillectomy
removal of the tonsils
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Define tracheotomy
incision into the trachea
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Define tracheal
pertaining to the trachea
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Define empyema
collection of pus in the chest
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Define anosmia
no smell
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Define apnea
not breathing
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Define dyspnea
difficulty breathing
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Define hyperpnea
deep breathing
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Define tachypnea
rapid breathing
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Define hemoptysis
spitting up blood
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Define asphyxia
no pulse
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Define ausculation
listening to sounds with the body
- with a stethoscope
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Define percussion
tapping on a surface
- determine the difference in the density of the underlying structure
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Define A&P
auscultation and percussion
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Define pleura rub
scratchy sound
- plural surfaces rubbing against each other
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Define rales
fine crackling sounds heard on ausculation
- fluid in the alveoli
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Define rhonchi
loud rumbling sounds heard on ausculation of bronchi obstructed by sputum
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Define stridor
strained high-pitched sound heard on inspiration
- obstruction in the pharynx/larynx
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Define wheeze
continuous high-pitched whistling sounds during breathing
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Define croup
acute viral infection of infants and children with obstruction of the larynx
- with barking cough and stridor
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Define diphtheria
acute infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract
- diphtheria bacterium
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Define epistaxis
nosebleed
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Define pertussis
whooping cough
- highly contagious bacterial infection of the pharynx, larynx, and trachea
- bordetella pertussis
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Unabbreviate COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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What are the chronic conditions that pertain to COPD?
C-chronic
B-bronchiectasis
A-asthma
B-bronchitis
E-emphysema
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Define asthma
chronic bronchial inflammatory disorder
- airway obstruction due to bronchial edema and constriction and increased mucus production
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Define bronchiectasis
chronic dilation of bronchus
- secondary to infection
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Define chronic bronchitis
inflammation of bronchi
- long period of time
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Define cystic fibrosis
inherited disorder of exocrine glands
- cause thick mucinous secretion in the respiratory tract
- doesn't drain normally
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Define lung cancer
malignant tumor
- lungs and bronchi
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Define pulmonary abscess
large collection of pus in the lungs
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Define pulmonary edema
fluid in the air sacs and bronchioles
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Define emphysema
hyper inflation of sir sacs
- destruction of the aveoli walls
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Define pneumonia
acute inflammation and infection or alveoli
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Define community acquired pneumonia
contagious respiratory infection
- from viruses and bacteria
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Define hospital acquired pneumonia
acquired during hospitalization
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Define aspiration pneumonia
lodging in the bronchi/lungs with material
- food/vomitus
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Define pulmonary embolism
clot/other material lodged in vessels of the lung
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Unabbreviate and define TB
turberculosis
- infectious disease
- from mycobacterium tuberculosis
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Define mesothelioma
rare malignant tumor in the pleura
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Define pleurisy (pleuritis)
inflammation of the pleura
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Define unabbreviate and define CXR
chest x-ray
- radiographic image of the thoracic cavity
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Define MRI of the chest
magnetic waves create detailed images of the chest
- frontal, lateral, and cross-sectional planes
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Define bronchoscopy
fiberoptic endoscope examination of the bronchial tubes
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Define endotracheal intubation
placement of a tube through the mouth into the pharynx, larynx, and trachea
- establish an airway
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Define laryngoscopy
visual examination of the vioce box
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Define lung biopsy
removal of the lung tissue
- with microscopic examination
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Unabbreviate and define PFT
pulmonary function test
- test that measures the ventilation mechanics of the lungs
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Define thoracentesis
surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural space
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Define tracheostomy
form a new opening into the trachea through the neck
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Unabbreviate LLL
left lower lobe
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Unabbreviate LUL
left upper lobe
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Unabbreviate MDI
metered-dose inhaler
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Unabbreviate SOB
shortness of breath
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Unabbreviate URI
upper respiratory infection
