Chapter 5 non wordparts

Question 1

hereditary disorder of the exocrine glands characterized by excess mucus production in the respiratory tract, pancreatic deficiency, and other symptoms

Answer 1

cystic fibrosis

Question 2

one part of the nasal cavity is smaller because of malformation or injury of the nasal septum

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deviated septum

Question 3

respiratory failure as a result of disease or injury. ARDS is respiratory failure in an adult. Symptoms include dyspnea, tachypnea, and cyanosis.

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acute (or adult) respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

Question 4

deprivation of oxygen for tissue use; suffocation

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asphyxia

Question 5

respiratory disease characterized by coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, caused by constriction and inflammation of airways that is reversible between attacks

Answer 5

asthma

Question 6

progressive lung disease obstructing air flow, which makes breathing difficult. Chronic bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema are the two main components.

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Question 7

fungal disease affecting the lungs and sometimes other organs of the body (also called valley fever)

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coccidioidomycosis

Question 8

condition resulting from acute obstruction of the larynx, characterized by a barking cough, hoarseness, and stridor. It may be caused by viral or bacterial infection, allergy, or foreign body. Occurs mainly in children. (also called laryngotracheobronchitis)

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croup

Question 9

Fluid accumulation in the alveoli and bronchioles, most often a manifestation of heart failure

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Pulmonary edema

Question 10

Matter foreign to the circulation, carried to the pulmonary artery and it’s branches, where it blocks circulation to the lungs and can be fatal . Blood clots broken loose from the deep veins of the lower extremities are the most common source

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Pulmonary embolism (PE)

Question 11

Highly contagious and often severe viral infection of the respiratory tract.

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Influenza

Question 12

Repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep, which leads to transient periods of apnea (absence of breathing)

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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

Question 13

Highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract characterized by acute crowing inspiration, or whoop (also called whooping cough)

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Pertussis

Question 14

Fluid in the pleural space caused by a disease process or trauma

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Pleural effusion

Question 15

Loss of elasticity of the alveoli resulting in distention causing stretching of the lung. As a result the body does not receive enough oxygen

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Pulmonary emphysema

Question 16

Infectious bacterial disease most commonly spread by Inhalation of small particles and usually affecting the lungs; may spread to other organs

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Tuberculosis (TB)

Question 17

Infection of the nasal cavity, pharynx, or larynx usually caused by a virus (commonly called a cold)

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Upper respiratory infection (URI)

Question 18

An infection acquired during hospitalization

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Nosocomial infection

Question 19

Open, the opposite of closed or compromised

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Patent

Question 20

Low-pitched, with a snoring quality, breath sounds heard with a stethoscope suggesting secretions in large airways

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Rhonchi

Question 21

Mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth.

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Sputum

Question 22

Harsh, high-pitched breath sound heard on inspiration; indicates an acute laryngeal obstruction

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Stridor

Question 23

Test performed on arterial blood to determine levels of oxygen (O2), carbon dioxide (CO2) and pH (acidity)

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ABGs – Arterial Blood Gases

Question 24

Portable instrument used to measure air flow early in forced exhalation; helps monitor asthma and adjust medication accordingly

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PFM – Peak Flow Meter

Question 25

Group of tests performed to measure breathing capacity and used to determine external respiratory function; when abnormal, they are useful in distinguishing COPD from asthma

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PFTs –Pulmonary Function Tests

Question 26

Noninvasive method of measuring oxygen in the blood by using a device that attaches to the fingertip

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Pulse Oximetry