Chapter 7

Question 1

Anthracosis

Answer 1

Form of pneumoconiosis caused by coal dust in lungs

Question 2

Antitussive

Answer 2

Medication administered to prevent or relieve coughing

Question 3

Aphonia

Answer 3

The loss of the ability of the larynx to produce normal speech sounds

Question 4

Apnea

Answer 4

Absence of spontaneous respiration

Question 5

Asbestosis

Answer 5

Form of pneumoconiosis caused by asbestos particles in the lungs

Question 6

Asphyxia

Answer 6

The loss of consciousness that occurs when the body cannot get the oxygen it needs to function

Question 7

Asphyxiation

Answer 7

Suffocation

Question 8

Aspiration pneumonia

Answer 8

Caused by foreign substance (vomit) being inhaled into lungs

Question 9

Asthma

Answer 9

Chronic inflammatory disease of bronchial tubes

Question 10

Atelectasis

Answer 10

Incomplete expansion of part or all of lung

Question 11

Bradypnea

Answer 11

Abnormally slow rate of respiration less than 10 breaths per minute

Question 12

Bronchodilator

Answer 12

Medication that relaxes and expands bronchial passages into lungs

Question 13

Bronchoscopy

Answer 13

Visual examination of bronchi using bronchoscope

Question 14

Bronchorrhea

Answer 14

Excessive discharge of mucus from bronchi

Question 15

Bronchospasm

Answer 15

Contraction of smooth muscle in the walls of bronchi and bronchioles that tighten and squeeze airway shut

Question 16

Cheyne-stokes respiration

Answer 16

A regular pattern of breathing characterized by alternating rapid or shallow respiration followed by slow respiration

Question 17

Croup

Answer 17

Acute respiratory infection in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx

Question 18

Cystic fibrosis

Answer 18

Life-threatening genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus

Question 19

Diphtheria

Answer 19

Acute bacterial infection of throat and upper respiratory tract

Question 20

Dysphonia

Answer 20

Difficulty in speaking may include any impairment in vocal quality

Question 21

Dyspnea

Answer 21

Difficult or labored breathing

Question 22

Emphysema

Answer 22

Progressive long-term loss of lung function usually due to smoking

Question 23

Empyema

Answer 23

Accumulation of pus in a body cavity

Question 24

Endotracheal intubation

Answer 24

Passage of the tube through the mouth into the trachea to establish or maintain an open airway

Question 25

Epistaxis

Answer 25

Bleeding from the nose

Question 26

Hemoptysis

Answer 26

Expectoration of blood or blood stained sputum

Question 27

Hemothorax

Answer 27

A collection of blood in the pleural cavity

Question 28

Hypercapnia

Answer 28

Abnormal build up of carbon dioxide in the blood

Question 29

Hyperpenia

Answer 29

Breathing that is more deeper and more rapid than is normal at rest

Question 30

Hypopnea

Answer 30

Shallow or slow respiration

Question 31

Hypoxemia

Answer 31

Condition of having low oxygen levels in the blood

Question 32

Hypoxia

Answer 32

Condition of having deficient oxygen levels in the body tissues and organs; less severe than anoxia

Question 33

Laryngectomy

Answer 33

Surgical removal of the larynx

Question 34

Laryngitis

Answer 34

Inflammation of the larynx

Question 35

Laryngoplegia

Answer 35

Paralysis of the larynx

Question 36

Laryngoscopy

Answer 36

Visual examination of the larynx and vocal chords using a Laryngoscope

Question 37

Mediastinum

Answer 37

Cavity located between the lungs

Question 38

Nebulizer

Answer 38

Electronic device that pumps air/oxygen through liquid medicine to turn it into a mist that is inhaled via a facemask or mouthpiece

Question 39

Otolaryngologist

Answer 39

Ear nose and throat doctor

Question 40

Pertussis

Answer 40

Contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract that is characterized by recurrent bouts of Paroxysmal cough

Question 41

Pharyngitis

Answer 41

Inflammation of the pharynx

Question 42

Pharyngoplasty

Answer 42

Surgical repair of pharynx

Question 43

Pleurectomy

Answer 43

Surgical removal of the pleura

Question 44

Pleurisy

Answer 44

Inflammation of the pleura that produces sharp pain with each breath

Question 45

Pleurodynia

Answer 45

Pain in the pleura or in the side

Question 46

Pneumoconiosis

Answer 46

Any fibrosis of the lung tissues caused by dust in the lungs after prolonged environmental/occupational contact

Question 47

Pneumonoectomy

Answer 47

Surgical removal of all or part of the lung

Question 48

Pneumothorax

Answer 48

Accumulation of air in the pleural space resulting in a pressure imbalance that causes the lung to fully or partially collapse

Question 49

polysomnography

Answer 49

Diagnostic measurement of psychological activity during sleep

Question 50

Pulmonologist

Answer 50

Specializes in lungs

Question 51

Pulse oximeter

Answer 51

External monitor that measures oxygen saturation level in blood

Question 52

Pyothorax

Answer 52

Presence of pus in plural cavity between layers of plural membrane

Question 53

Sinusitis

Answer 53

Inflammation of sinuses

Question 54

Tachypnea

Answer 54

Abnormally rapid rate of respiration usually more than 20 breaths per minute

Question 55

Thoracentesis

Answer 55

Surgical puncture of chest wall with a needle to obtain fluid from Pleural cavity

Question 56

Thoracostomy

Answer 56

Surgical incision into chest walls to open pleural cavity for a biopsy or treatment

Question 57

Tuberculosis

Answer 57

Infectious disease caused by myobacterium tuberculosis that usually attacks the lungs

Question 58

Tracheostomy

Answer 58

Surgical creation of a stoma into the trachea in order to insert a tube to facilitate breathing

Question 59

Tracheotomy

Answer 59

Emergency procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea to gain access to the airway below a blockage

Question 60

Anoxia

Answer 60

Absence of oxygen from body's tissues or organs despite adequate flow of blood