Chapter 7 Flashcards
0
Q
Anosmia
A
Absence of the sense of smell
1
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Acidosis
A
Excessive acidity of body fluids
2
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Apnea
A
Temporary loss of breathing
3
Q
Asphyxia
A
Condition caused by insufficient intake of oxygen
4
Q
Atelectasis
A
Collapsed or airless state of the lung, which may be acute or chronic and affect all or part of the lung
5
Q
Cheyne-Stokes respiration
A
Repeated breathing pattern characterized by fluctuation in the depth of respiration, first deeply, then shallow, then not at all
6
Q
Compliance
A
Ease with which lung tissue can be stretched
7
Q
Coryza
A
Head cold; upper respiratory infection (URI)
8
Q
Crackle
A
Abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation, caused by exudates, spasms, hyperplasia, or when air enters moisture-filled alveoli; also called rale
9
Q
Croup
A
Common childhood condition involving inflammation of the larynx, trachea, bronchiole passages and sometimes lungs
10
Q
Deviated nasal septum
A
Displacement of cartilage dividing the nostrils
11
Q
Epiglottitis
A
Severe, life threatening infection of the epiglottis and supraglottic structures that occurs most commonly in children between 2 and 12 years of age
12
Q
Epistaxis
A
Nosebleed; nasal hemorrhage
13
Q
Finger clubbing
A
Enlargement of the terminal phalanges of the fingers and toes, commonly associated with pulmonary disease
14
Q
Hypoxemia
A
Deficiency of oxygen in the blood
15
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Hypoxia
A
Deficiency of oxygen in tissues
16
Q
Pertussis
A
Acute infectious disease characterized by a cough that has a “whoop” sound; also called whooping cough
17
Q
Pleurisy
A
Inflammation of the pleural membrane characterized by a stabbing pain that is intensified by coughing or deep breathing; also called pleuritis
18
Q
Pneumoconiosis
A
Disease caused by inhaling dust particles, including coal dust (anthracosis), stone dust (chalicosis), iron dust (siderosis), and asbestos particles (asbestosis)
19
Q
Pulmonary edema
A
Accumulation of extra vascular fluid in the lung tissues and alveoli, caused most commonly by heart failure
20
Q
Pulmonary embolus
A
Blockage in an artery of the lungs caused by a mass of undissolved matter (such as a blood clot, tissue, air bubbles, and bacteria)
21
Q
Rhonchus
A
A course, rattling noise that resembles snoring, commonly suggesting secretions in the larger airways
22
Q
Stridor
A
High pitched, harsh, adventitious breath sound caused by a spasm or swelling of the larynx or an obstruction in the upper airway
23
Q
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
A
Completely unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently normal, healthy infant, usually less than 12 months of age; also called crib death
24
Wheeze
Whistling or sighing sound heard on auscultation that results from narrowing of the lumen of the respiratory passageway
25
Mantoux test
Intra dermal test to determine tuberculin sensitivity based on a positive reaction where the area around the test site becomes red and swollen
26
Oximetry
Noninvasive method of monitoring the percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen; also called pulse oximetry
27
Polysomnography
Test of sleep cycles and stages using continuous recordings of brain waves (EEGs), electrical activity of muscles, eye movement (electro-oculogram), respiratory rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, heart rhythm and sometimes direct observation of the person during sleep using a video camera
28
Pulmonary function tests
Multiple testes used to evaluate the ability of the lungs to take in and expel air as well as perform gas exchange across the alveolocapillary membrane
29
Spirometry
Measurement of ventilatory ability by assessing lung capacity and flow, including the time necessary for exhaling the total volume of inhaled air
30
Bronchoscopy
Visual examination of the bronchi using an endoscope inserted through the nose or mouth and trachea for direct viewing of structures or for projection on a monitor
31
Laryngoscopy
Visual examination of the larynx to detect tumors, foreign bodies, nerve or structural injury, or other abnormalities
32
Mediastinoscopy
Visual examination of the mediastinal structures including the heart, trachea, esophagus, bronchus, thymus, and lymph nodes
33
Lavage
Irrigating or washing out an organ, stomach, bladder, bowel, or body cavity with a stream of water or other fluid
34
Antral
Irrigation of the antrum (maxillary sinus) in chronic or nonresponsive sinusitis
35
Postural drainage
Positioning a patient so that gravity aids in the drainage of secretions from the bronchi and lobes of the lungs
36
Pleurectomy
Excision of part of the pleura, usually parietal
37
Pneumectomy
Excision of a lung
38
Rhinoplasty
Reconstructive surgery of the nose to correct deformities or for cosmetic purposes
39
Septoplasty
Surgical repair of a deviated nasal septum usually performed when the septum is encroaching on the breathing passages or nasal structures
40
Thoracentesis
Surgical puncture and drainage of the pleural cavity
41
Tracheostomy
Surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck and into the trachea into which a breathing tube may be inserted
42
Empyema
Pus in the pleural cavity
43
Surfactant
Phospholipid that allows the lungs to expand with ease
44
Consolidation
Loss of sponginess of the lungs due to engorgement
45
Auscultation
Listening to chest sounds using a stethoscope
46
Hypoxemia
Deficiency of oxygen in the blood
47
Tubercles
Granulomas associated with tuberculosis
48
Emphysema
Disease characterized by a decrease in alveolar elasticity
49
Coryza
Head cold; upper respiratory infection
50
Lung scan
Imaging procedure that uses radionucleotides to evaluate blood flow in the lungs
51
Radiography
Producing images using an x ray machine
52
Antral lavage
Washing or irrigating sinuses
53
Antihistamine
Relieves sneezing, runny nose, itchiness, and rashes
54
Antitussive
Relieves or suppresses coughing
55
AFB
TB organism
56
Aerosol therapy
Inhalation of medication directly into the respiratory system via a nebulizer
57
Decongestant
Decrease mucous membrane swelling by constricting blood vessels
58
ABG
Arterial blood gas...lab tests to assess pH and gases of arterial blood
59
Expectorant
Reduces the viscosity of sputum to facilitate productive coughing
60
Throat culture
Used to identify pathogens; especially group A streptococci
61
Excessive acidity of body fluids
Acidosis
62
Absence of the sense of smell
Anosmia
63
Temporary loss of breathing
Apnea
64
Condition caused by insufficient intake of oxygen
Asphyxia
65
Collapsed or airless state of the lung, which may be acute or chronic and affect all or part of the lung
Atelectasis
66
Repeated breathing pattern characterized by fluctuation in the depth of respiration, first deeply, then shallow, then not at all
Cheyne-Stokes respiration
67
Ease with which lung tissue can be stretched
Compliance
68
Head cold; upper respiratory infection (URI)
Coryza
69
Abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation, caused by exudates, spasms, hyperplasia, or when air enters moisture-filled alveoli; also called rale
Crackle
70
Common childhood condition involving inflammation of the larynx, trachea, bronchiole passages and sometimes lungs
Croup
71
Displacement of cartilage dividing the nostrils
Deviated nasal septum
72
Severe, life threatening infection of the epiglottis and supraglottic structures that occurs most commonly in children between 2 and 12 years of age
Epiglottitis
73
Nosebleed; nasal hemorrhage
Epistaxis
74
Enlargement of the terminal phalanges of the fingers and toes, commonly associated with pulmonary disease
Finger clubbing
75
Deficiency of oxygen in the blood
Hypoxemia
76
Deficiency of oxygen in tissues
Hypoxia
77
Acute infectious disease characterized by a cough that has a "whoop" sound; also called whooping cough
Pertussis
78
Inflammation of the pleural membrane characterized by a stabbing pain that is intensified by coughing or deep breathing; also called pleuritis
Pleurisy
79
Disease caused by inhaling dust particles, including coal dust (anthracosis), stone dust (chalicosis), iron dust (siderosis), and asbestos particles (asbestosis)
Pneumoconiosis
80
Accumulation of extra vascular fluid in the lung tissues and alveoli, caused most commonly by heart failure
Pulmonary edema
81
Blockage in an artery of the lungs caused by a mass of undissolved matter (such as a blood clot, tissue, air bubbles, and bacteria)
Pulmonary embolus
82
Abnormal breath sound heard on auscultation
Rhonchus
83
High pitched, harsh, adventitious breath sound caused by a spasm or swelling of the larynx or an obstruction in the upper airway
Stridor
84
Completely unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently normal, healthy infant, usually less than 12 months of age; also called crib death
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
85
Whistling or sighing sound heard on auscultation that results from narrowing of the lumen of the respiratory passageway
Wheeze
86
Intra dermal test to determine tuberculin sensitivity based on a positive reaction where the area around the test site becomes red and swollen
Mantoux test
87
Noninvasive method of monitoring the percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen; also called pulse oximetry
Oximetry
88
Test of sleep cycles and stages using continuous recordings of brain waves (EEGs), electrical activity of muscles, eye movement (electro-oculogram), respiratory rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, heart rhythm and sometimes direct observation of the person during sleep using a video camera
Polysomnography
89
Multiple testes used to evaluate the ability of the lungs to take in and expel air as well as perform gas exchange across the alveolocapillary membrane
Pulmonary function tests
90
Measurement of ventilatory ability by assessing lung capacity and flow, including the time necessary for exhaling the total volume of inhaled air
Spirometry
91
Visual examination of the bronchi using an endoscope inserted through the nose or mouth and trachea for direct viewing of structures or for projection on a monitor
Bronchoscopy
92
Visual examination of the larynx to detect tumors, foreign bodies, nerve or structural injury, or other abnormalities
Laryngoscopy
93
Visual examination of the mediastinal structures including the heart, trachea, esophagus, bronchus, thymus, and lymph nodes
Mediastinoscopy
94
Irrigating or washing out an organ, stomach, bladder, bowel, or body cavity with a stream of water or other fluid
Lavage
95
Irrigation of the antrum (maxillary sinus) in chronic or nonresponsive sinusitis
Antral
96
Positioning a patient so that gravity aids in the drainage of secretions from the bronchi and lobes of the lungs
Postural drainage
97
Excision of part of the pleura, usually parietal
Pleurectomy
98
Excision of a lung
Pneumectomy
99
Reconstructive surgery of the nose to correct deformities or for cosmetic purposes
Rhinoplasty
100
Surgical repair of a deviated nasal septum usually performed when the septum is encroaching on the breathing passages or nasal structures
Septoplasty
101
Surgical puncture and drainage of the pleural cavity
Thoracentesis
102
Surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck and into the trachea into which a breathing tube may be inserted
Tracheostomy
103
Pus in the pleural cavity
Empyema
104
Phospholipid that allows the lungs to expand with ease
Surfactant
105
Loss of sponginess of the lungs due to engorgement
Consolidation
106
Listening to chest sounds using a stethoscope
Auscultation
107
Deficiency of oxygen in the blood
Hypoxemia
108
Granulomas associated with tuberculosis
Tubercles
109
Disease characterized by a decrease in alveolar elasticity
Emphysema
110
Head cold; upper respiratory infection
Coryza
111
Imaging procedure that uses radionucleotides to evaluate blood flow in the lungs
Lung scan
112
Producing images using an x ray machine
Radiography
113
Washing or irrigating sinuses
Antral lavage
114
Relieves sneezing, runny nose, itchiness, and rashes
Antihistamine
115
Relieves or suppresses coughing
Antitussive
116
TB organism
AFB
117
Inhalation of medication directly into the respiratory system via a nebulizer
Aerosol therapy
118
Decrease mucous membrane swelling by constricting blood vessels
Decongestant
119
Arterial blood gas...lab tests to assess pH and gases of arterial blood
ABG
120
Reduces the viscosity of sputum to facilitate productive coughing
Expectorant
121
Used to identify pathogens; especially group A streptococci
Throat culture
122
Excessive acidity of body fluids
Acidosis
123
Absence of the sense of smell
Anosmia
124
Temporary loss of breathing
Apnea
125
Condition caused by insufficient intake of oxygen
Asphyxia
126
Collapsed or airless state of the lung, which may be acute or chronic and affect all or part of the lung
Atelectasis
127
Repeated breathing pattern characterized by fluctuation in the depth of respiration, first deeply, then shallow, then not at all
Cheyne-Stokes respiration
128
Ease with which lung tissue can be stretched
Compliance
129
Head cold; upper respiratory infection (URI)
Coryza
130
Abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation, caused by exudates, spasms, hyperplasia, or when air enters moisture-filled alveoli; also called rale
Crackle
131
Common childhood condition involving inflammation of the larynx, trachea, bronchiole passages and sometimes lungs
Croup
132
Displacement of cartilage dividing the nostrils
Deviated nasal septum
133
Severe, life threatening infection of the epiglottis and supraglottic structures that occurs most commonly in children between 2 and 12 years of age
Epiglottitis
134
Nosebleed; nasal hemorrhage
Epistaxis
135
Enlargement of the terminal phalanges of the fingers and toes, commonly associated with pulmonary disease
Finger clubbing
136
Deficiency of oxygen in the blood
Hypoxemia
137
Deficiency of oxygen in tissues
Hypoxia
138
Acute infectious disease characterized by a cough that has a "whoop" sound; also called whooping cough
Pertussis
139
Inflammation of the pleural membrane characterized by a stabbing pain that is intensified by coughing or deep breathing; also called pleuritis
Pleurisy
140
Disease caused by inhaling dust particles, including coal dust (anthracosis), stone dust (chalicosis), iron dust (siderosis), and asbestos particles (asbestosis)
Pneumoconiosis
141
Accumulation of extra vascular fluid in the lung tissues and alveoli, caused most commonly by heart failure
Pulmonary edema
142
Blockage in an artery of the lungs caused by a mass of undissolved matter (such as a blood clot, tissue, air bubbles, and bacteria)
Pulmonary embolus
143
Abnormal breath sound heard on auscultation
Rhonchus
144
High pitched, harsh, adventitious breath sound caused by a spasm or swelling of the larynx or an obstruction in the upper airway
Stridor
145
Completely unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently normal, healthy infant, usually less than 12 months of age; also called crib death
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
146
Whistling or sighing sound heard on auscultation that results from narrowing of the lumen of the respiratory passageway
Wheeze
147
Intra dermal test to determine tuberculin sensitivity based on a positive reaction where the area around the test site becomes red and swollen
Mantoux test
148
Noninvasive method of monitoring the percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen; also called pulse oximetry
Oximetry
149
Test of sleep cycles and stages using continuous recordings of brain waves (EEGs), electrical activity of muscles, eye movement (electro-oculogram), respiratory rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, heart rhythm and sometimes direct observation of the person during sleep using a video camera
Polysomnography
150
Multiple testes used to evaluate the ability of the lungs to take in and expel air as well as perform gas exchange across the alveolocapillary membrane
Pulmonary function tests
151
Measurement of ventilatory ability by assessing lung capacity and flow, including the time necessary for exhaling the total volume of inhaled air
Spirometry
152
Visual examination of the bronchi using an endoscope inserted through the nose or mouth and trachea for direct viewing of structures or for projection on a monitor
Bronchoscopy
153
Visual examination of the larynx to detect tumors, foreign bodies, nerve or structural injury, or other abnormalities
Laryngoscopy
154
Visual examination of the mediastinal structures including the heart, trachea, esophagus, bronchus, thymus, and lymph nodes
Mediastinoscopy
155
Irrigating or washing out an organ, stomach, bladder, bowel, or body cavity with a stream of water or other fluid
Lavage
156
Irrigation of the antrum (maxillary sinus) in chronic or nonresponsive sinusitis
Antral
157
Positioning a patient so that gravity aids in the drainage of secretions from the bronchi and lobes of the lungs
Postural drainage
158
Excision of part of the pleura, usually parietal
Pleurectomy
159
Excision of a lung
Pneumectomy
160
Reconstructive surgery of the nose to correct deformities or for cosmetic purposes
Rhinoplasty
161
Surgical repair of a deviated nasal septum usually performed when the septum is encroaching on the breathing passages or nasal structures
Septoplasty
162
Surgical puncture and drainage of the pleural cavity
Thoracentesis
163
Surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck and into the trachea into which a breathing tube may be inserted
Tracheostomy
164
Pus in the pleural cavity
Empyema
165
Phospholipid that allows the lungs to expand with ease
Surfactant
166
Loss of sponginess of the lungs due to engorgement
Consolidation
167
Listening to chest sounds using a stethoscope
Auscultation
168
Deficiency of oxygen in the blood
Hypoxemia
169
Granulomas associated with tuberculosis
Tubercles
170
Disease characterized by a decrease in alveolar elasticity
Emphysema
171
Head cold; upper respiratory infection
Coryza
172
Imaging procedure that uses radionucleotides to evaluate blood flow in the lungs
Lung scan
173
Producing images using an x ray machine
Radiography
174
Washing or irrigating sinuses
Antral lavage
175
Relieves sneezing, runny nose, itchiness, and rashes
Antihistamine
176
Relieves or suppresses coughing
Antitussive
177
TB organism
AFB
178
Inhalation of medication directly into the respiratory system via a nebulizer
Aerosol therapy
179
Decrease mucous membrane swelling by constricting blood vessels
Decongestant
180
Arterial blood gas...lab tests to assess pH and gases of arterial blood
ABG
181
Reduces the viscosity of sputum to facilitate productive coughing
Expectorant
182
Used to identify pathogens; especially group A streptococci
Throat culture
