Chapter 11

Question 1

name the 6 parts of the Respiratory system

Answer 1

nose
pharynx
larynx
trachea
bronchi
lungs

Question 2

name the 2 processes of respiration

Answer 2

internal

external

Question 3

list 2 primary functions of the nose

Answer 3

air passageway

traps dust and pollen

Question 4

list 2 primary function of the pharynx

Answer 4

passageway for air and food

Question 5

another name for the larynx is the

Answer 5

voice box

Question 6

list 1 primary function of the larynx

Answer 6

produces sound

Question 7

list 1 primary function of the trachea

Answer 7

provides open passageway for air to and from the lungs

Question 8

the ___ provides passageway for air to, thought, and from the lungs

Answer 8

bronchi

Question 9

the ___ ring air into contact with blood so that oxygen and carbon dioxide can be exchanged

Answer 9

lungs

Question 10

the external entrance of the nose is known as the ___ or ___

Answer 10

nostrils or nares

Question 11

the nose is divided into two chambers by a partition called the

Answer 11

septum

Question 12

smell receptors are located in the upper portion of the nasal cavity. These special nerve cells that have ____ (hair-like processes), that send message to the brain

Answer 12

cilia

Question 13

name the 3 portions of the pharynx

Answer 13

nasopharynx
oropharynx
laryngopharynx

Question 14

lymphoid tissues associated with he pharynx are the___ and the ____

Answer 14

tonsils

adenoids

Question 15

the __ is a narrow slit at the opening between the vocal cords

Answer 15

glottis

Question 16

the ___ ___ is the largest cartilage in the larynx and form the structure commonly called the Adam’s apple

Answer 16

thyroid cartilage

Question 17

the ____ covers the entrance of the larynx. During swallowing, it acts as a lid to prevent aspiration of food or liquid into the trachea

Answer 17

epiglottis

Question 18

another name for the trachea is the ____

Answer 18

windpipe

Question 19

each bronchial tube enters the lung at a depression called the

Answer 19

hilum

Question 20

the lungs occupy a large portion of the thoracic cavity and are enclosed in a membrane known as the

Answer 20

pleura

Question 21

the thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominal cavity by a musculomembranous wall, known as the

Answer 21

diaphragm

Question 22

the right lung contains ___ lobes and the left lung contains ___ lobes

Answer 22

3

2

Question 23

the left lung is slightly smaller than the right lung and has an indentation called the ___ ___ which slows room for the heart

Answer 23

cardiac depression

Question 24

the lungs contain ____ which are the air cells where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place

Answer 24

alveoli

Question 25

___ volume is a test to measure the amount of air in a single inspiration and expiration

Answer 25

tidal

Question 26

___ ___ capacity is the volume of air that remains in the lungs at the end of a normal expiration

Answer 26

functional residual

Question 27

___ ___ capacity is the maximal volume of air in the lungs after a maximal inspiration

Answer 27

total lung

Question 28

name the 4 vital signs that are essential elements for determining an individuals state of health

Answer 28

temperature pulse respiration blood pressure

Question 29

test performed on sputum to detect the presence of mycobacterium tuberculosis. A positive result may indicate tuberculosis

Answer 29

acid-fast bacilli (AFB)

Question 30

visual examination of the nasal passages

Answer 30

rhinoscopy

Question 31

this test measures the acidity and the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. This test is used to check how well the lungs are able to move oxygen into the blood and remove carbon dioxide from the blood

Answer 31

arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Question 32

visual examination of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi via a flexible bronchoscope

Answer 32

bronchoscopy

Question 33

examination of the sputum to determine the presence of pathogenic microorganisms

Answer 33

culture, sputum

Question 34

test that identifies the presence of microorganisms in the throat, especially streptococci

Answer 34

culture, throat

Question 35

visual examination of the larynx via a laryngoscope

Answer 35

laryngoscopy

Question 36

act to counter the effects of histamine by blacking histamine receptors. used to treat allergy symptoms, motion sickness, i.e. Claritin, Allegra, Benadryl, Zyrtec

Answer 36

antihistamines

Question 37

these agents are used for the temporary relief nasal congestion associated with the common cold, hay fever, other respiratory allergies and sinusitis, i.e. Sudafed, coricidin, dristan, and sinutab

Answer 37

decongestants

Question 38

anesthetize the stretch receptors located in the respiratory passages, lungs and leura by dampening their active and thereby reducing the cough reflex. i.e. buckly's, robitussin

Answer 38

antitussives non-narcotic

Question 39

depress the cough centre in the brain, i.e. codeine, hydrocodone

Answer 39

antitussives narcodtic

Question 40

promote and facilitate the removal of mucus from the lower respiratory tract. i.e. mucinex

Answer 40

expectorants

Question 41

used to improve pulmonary airflow by dilating air passages. i.e. Proventil, albuterol, ephedrine, turbohaler, and Ventolin

Answer 41

bronchodilators

Question 42

CXR

Answer 42

chest x-ray

Question 43

R

Answer 43

respiration

Question 44

TV

Answer 44

tidal volume

Question 45

TLC

Answer 45

total lung capacity

Question 46

RV

Answer 46

residual volume

Question 47

ABGs

Answer 47

arterial blood gases

Question 48

CF

Answer 48

cystic fibrosis

Question 49

COPD

Answer 49

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Question 50

ET

Answer 50

endotracheal

Question 51

TB

Answer 51

tuberculosis

Question 52

O2

Answer 52

oxygen

Question 53

CO2

Answer 53

carbon dioxide

Question 54

alveol

Answer 54

air sac

Question 55

us

Answer 55

pertaining to

Question 56

pertaining to an air sac in the lungs

Answer 56

alveolus

Question 57

a

Answer 57

without

Question 58

pnea

Answer 58

breathing

Question 59

apnea

Answer 59

temporary lack of breathing

Question 60

name 3 types of apnea

Answer 60

sleep central obstructive

Question 61

ia

Answer 61

condition

Question 62

condition in which there is a depletion of oxygen in the blood and an increase of carbon dioxide

Answer 62

asphyxia

Question 63

ion

Answer 63

process

Question 64

the process of drawing in or out by suction

Answer 64

aspiration

Question 65

disease of the bronchi characterized by wheezing, dyspnea and a feeling of constriction in the chest. Symptoms often come in the form of attacks and puffers are a main medication used to ease symptoms

Answer 65

asthma

Question 66

ectasis

Answer 66

dilation

Question 67

bronchi

Answer 67

bronchus

Question 68

chronic dilation of a bronchus assisted with an infection

Answer 68

bronchiectasis

Question 69

bronchiol

Answer 69

bronchiole

Question 70

itis

Answer 70

inflammation

Question 71

bronchiolitis

Answer 71

inflammation of the bronchioles

Question 72

bronch

Answer 72

bronchus

Question 73

bronchitis

Answer 73

inflammation of the bronchi

Question 74

bronch/o

Answer 74

bronchus

Question 75

scope

Answer 75

instrument for examining

Question 76

bronchoscope

Answer 76

instrument used to examine bronchi

Question 77

acute respiratory disease characterized by barking cough and dyspnea often seen in children

Answer 77

croup

Question 78

ic

Answer 78

pertaining to

Question 79

osis

Answer 79

condition

Question 80

pertaining to an inherited condition that affects the entire body, causing progressive disability and often early death in children, this condition is associated with the lungs but affects other organs such as heart, gallbladder and spleen

Answer 80

cystic fibrosis

Question 81

dys

Answer 81

difficult

Question 82

dysphonia

Answer 82

condition of difficulty in speaking

Question 83

pnea

Answer 83

breathing

Question 84

dyspnea

Answer 84

difficulty in breathing

Question 85

pus in the pleural cavity

Answer 85

empyema

Question 86

endo

Answer 86

within

Question 87

trache

Answer 87

trachea

Question 88

al

Answer 88

pertaining to

Question 89

endotracheal

Answer 89

pertaining to within the trachea

Question 90

epistaxis

Answer 90

nosebleed

Question 91

eu

Answer 91

normal

Question 92

eupnea

Answer 92

normal breathing

Question 93

ex

Answer 93

out

Question 94

ion

Answer 94

process

Question 95

process of coughing up and spitting out sputum from the lungs

Answer 95

expectoration

Question 96

techniques for forcing a foreign body out of the trachea ___ ___ or ____ _____

Answer 96

back blows | abdominal thrusts

Question 97

hemo

Answer 97

blood

Question 98

ptysis

Answer 98

spitting

Question 99

hemoptysis

Answer 99

spitting up blood

Question 100

hyper

Answer 100

excessive

Question 101

hyperpnea

Answer 101

excessive breathing

Question 102

ox

Answer 102

oxygen

Question 103

condition of deficient amounts of oxygen in body tissues

Answer 103

hypoxia

Question 104

larynge

Answer 104

voice box

Question 105

laryngeal

Answer 105

pertaining to the voice box

Question 106

laryng

Answer 106

voice box

Question 107

laryngitis

Answer 107

inflammation of the voice box

Question 108

laryng/o

Answer 108

voice box

Question 109

laryngoscope

Answer 109

instrument used to examine the voice box

Question 110

lob

Answer 110

lobe

Question 111

ectomy

Answer 111

surgical removal

Question 112

surgical excision of a lobe i.e. lung, etc

Answer 112

lobectomy

Question 113

naso

Answer 113

nose

Question 114

pharyng

Answer 114

throat

Question 115

nasopharyngitis

Answer 115

inflammation of the nose and throat

Question 116

process of smell

Answer 116

olfaction

Question 117

inability to breath unless in upright position

Answer 117

orthopnea

Question 118

palat/o

Answer 118

palate

Question 119

plasty

Answer 119

surgical repair

Question 120

surgical repair of the palate and throat to relieve snoring and apnea

Answer 120

palatopharyngoplasty

Question 121

whooping cough

Answer 121

pertussis

Question 122

pharyngitis

Answer 122

inflammation of the throat

Question 123

pleur

Answer 123

pleura

Question 124

pleuritis

Answer 124

inflammation of the pleura

Question 125

pleur/o

Answer 125

pleura

Question 126

dynia

Answer 126

pain

Question 127

pleurodynia

Answer 127

pain the the pleura

Question 128

pneumon

Answer 128

lung

Question 129

pneumonectomy

Answer 129

surgical removal of a lung

Question 130

condition of inflaming of the lung caused by bacteria or virus

Answer 130

pneumonia

Question 131

pneumonitis

Answer 131

inflammation of the lung

Question 132

pneum/o

Answer 132

air

Question 133

thorax

Answer 133

chest

Question 134

a condition in which there is a collection of air between the chest wall and lungs, causing the lung to collapse

Answer 134

pneumothorax

Question 135

pulmon/o

Answer 135

lung

Question 136

log

Answer 136

study of

Question 137

ist

Answer 137

specialist

Question 138

pulmonologist

Answer 138

specialist in the study of the lungs

Question 139

pulmonology

Answer 139

study of the lungs

Question 140

py/o

Answer 140

pus

Question 141

pyothorax

Answer 141

pus in the chest cavity

Question 142

sound heard on auscultation of the chest, crackling, rattling or bubbling sound

Answer 142

rale

Question 143

rhino

Answer 143

nose

Question 144

rhinoplasty

Answer 144

surgical repair of the nose

Question 145

rrhea

Answer 145

discharge

Question 146

discharge from the nose

Answer 146

rhinorrhea

Question 147

vir

Answer 147

virus

Question 148

rhinovirus

Answer 148

pertaining to a nose virus

Question 149

some heard on auscultation of the chest, crackling, rattling, or bubbling sound

Answer 149

rhonchus

Question 150

sinusitis

Answer 150

inflammation of a sinus

Question 151

spir/o

Answer 151

breathe

Question 152

meter

Answer 152

instrument to measure

Question 153

medical instrument used to measure lung volume during inspiration and expiration

Answer 153

spirometer

Question 154

substance coughed up from the lungs

Answer 154

sputum

Question 155

tachy

Answer 155

rapid

Question 156

tachypnea

Answer 156

rapid breathing

Question 157

thora

Answer 157

chest

Question 158

centesis

Answer 158

surgical puncture for fluid removal

Question 159

surgical puncture of the chest for removal of fluid

Answer 159

thoracentesis

Question 160

thorac/o

Answer 160

chest

Question 161

surgical repair of the chest wall

Answer 161

thoracoplasty

Question 162

tomy

Answer 162

surgical incision

Question 163

thoracotomy

Answer 163

surgical incision into the chest wall

Question 164

tonsil

Answer 164

tonsil

Question 165

tonsillitis

Answer 165

inflammation of the tonsils

Question 166

tracheal

Answer 166

pertaining to the trachea

Question 167

stomy

Answer 167

new surgical opening

Question 168

tracheostomy

Answer 168

new surgical opening of the trachea

Question 169

tracheotomy

Answer 169

surgical incision into the trachea