Chapter 5 Respiratory Complementary Terms

Question 1

Acapnia

Answer 1

Condition of absence of carbon dioxide

Question 2

Alveolar

Answer 2

Pertaining to the alveolus

Question 3

Anoxia

Answer 3

Condition of absence of oxygen

Question 4

Aphonia

Answer 4

Condition of absence of voice

Question 5

Apnea

Answer 5

Absence of breathing

Question 6

Bronchoalveolar

Answer 6

Pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli

Question 7

Bronchi spasm

Answer 7

Spasmodic contraction of the bronchi

Question 8

Diaphragmatic

Answer 8

Pertaining to the diaphragm

Question 9

Dysphonia

Answer 9

Condition of difficult speaking

Question 10

Dyspnea

Answer 10

Difficult breathing

Question 11

Endotracheal

Answer 11

Pertaining to within the trachea

Question 12

Eupnea

Answer 12

Normal breathing

Question 13

Hypercapnia

Answer 13

Condition of excessive carbon dioxide

Question 14

Hyperpnea

Answer 14

Excessive breathing

Question 15

Hypocapnia

Answer 15

Condition of deficient carbon dioxide

Question 16

Hypopnea

Answer 16

Deficient breathing

Question 17

Hypoxemia

Answer 17

Deficient oxygen in the blood

Question 18

Hypoxia

Answer 18

Condition of deficient oxygen

Question 19

Intrapleural

Answer 19

Pertaining to within the pleura, space between two pleural membranes

Question 20

Laryngeal

Answer 20

Pertaining to the larynx

Question 21

Laryngospasm

Answer 21

Spasmodic contraction of the larynx

Question 22

Mucoid

Answer 22

Resembling mucus

Question 23

Mucous

Answer 23

Pertaining to mucus

Question 24

Nasopharyngeal

Answer 24

Pertaining to the nose and pharynx

Question 25

Orthopnea

Answer 25

Able to breathe easier in an upright, straight position

Question 26

Phrenalgia

Answer 26

Pain in the diaphragm

Question 27

Phrenospasm

Answer 27

Spasm of the diaphragm

Question 28

Pulmonary

Answer 28

Pertaining to the lungs

Question 29

Pulmonologist

Answer 29

Physician who studies and treats diseases of the lung

Question 30

Pulmonology

Answer 30

Study of the lung

Question 31

Radiologist

Answer 31

Physician who specializes in the use of X-rays, ultrasound and magnetic fields in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

Question 32

Radiology

Answer 32

Study of X-rays

Question 33

Rhinorrhea

Answer 33

Discharge from the nose

Question 34

Tachyapnea

Answer 34

Rapid breathing

Question 35

Thoracic

Answer 35

Pertaining to the chest

Question 36

Airway

Answer 36

Passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs

Question 37

Asphyxia

Answer 37

Deprivation of oxygen for tissue use, suffocation

Question 38

Aspirate

Answer 38

To withdraw or suction fluid, to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract

Question 39

Bronchoconstrictor

Answer 39

Agent causing narrowing of the bronchi

Question 40

Bronchodilator

Answer 40

Agent causing the bronchi to widen

Question 41

Crackles

Answer 41

Discontinuous sounds heard during inspiration that resemble the rustling of cellophane

Question 42

Hyperventilation

Answer 42

Ventilation of the lungs beyond normal body needs

Question 43

Hypoventilation

Answer 43

Ventilation of the lungs that does not fulfill the body's gas exchange needs

Question 44

Mucopurulent

Answer 44

Containing both mucus and pus

Question 45

Mucus

Answer 45

Slimy fluid secreted by the mucous membranes

Question 46

Nebulizer

Answer 46

Device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for respiratory treatment

Question 47

Nosocomial

Answer 47

An infection acquired during hospitalization

Question 48

Paroxysm

Answer 48

Periodic sudden attack

Question 49

Patent

Answer 49

Open, thus allowing passage of air

Question 50

Rhonchi

Answer 50

Low pitched breathing sounds suggesting secretions in the large airways

Question 51

Sputum

Answer 51

Mucous secretions from the lungs, bronchi and trachea expelled through the mouth

Question 52

Stridor

Answer 52

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

Question 53

Ventilator

Answer 53

Mechanical device used to assist with or substitute for breathing