Chapter 7: The Respiratory System Flashcards
(75 cards)
1
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bronch/o, bronchi/o
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bronchial tube, bronchus
2
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laryng/o
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larynx, throat
3
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nas/o
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nose
4
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ox/i, ox/o, ox/y
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oxygen
5
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pharyng/o
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pharynx, throat
6
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phon/o
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sound, voice
7
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pleur/o
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pleura, side of body
8
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-pnea
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breathing
9
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pneum/o, pneumon/o, pneu-
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lung, air
10
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pulm/o, pulmon/o
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lung
11
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sinus/o
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sinus
12
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somn/o
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sleep
13
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spir/o
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to breath
14
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thorac/o, -thorax
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chest, pleural cavity
15
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trache/o, trachea
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wind pipe, trachea
16
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less than 10 breaths a minute
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bradypnea
17
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irregular patterns of alternating rapid or shallow respiration followed by slower respiration or apnea
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Cheyne-Stokes respiration
18
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more than 20 breaths a minute
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tachypnea
19
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difficult or labored breathing
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dyspnea
20
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depper and more rapid than normal breathing often associated with exertion
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hyperpnea
21
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shallow or slow respiration
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hyponea
22
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bleeding from nose that may be caused by dry air, injury, medication to prevent blood clotting, or high blood pressure
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epitaxis
23
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inflammation of sinuses
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sinusitis
24
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inflammation of pharynx
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pharyngitis
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sudden spasmodic closure of larynx
laryngospasm
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loss of ability of larynx to produce normal speech sounds
aphonia
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any impairment in vocal quality
dysphonia
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inflammation of larynx
laryngitis
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permanent thickening of walls of bronchi caused by chronic infection and inflammation
bronchiectasis
30
excessive discharge of water mucus from bronchi
bronchorrhea
31
acute respiratory infection in children and infants
croup
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contagious bacterial infection of upper respiratory tract
pertussis
33
inflammation of pleura
pleurisy
34
sharp chest pain that occurs when pleural membranes rub against each other with each inhalation
pleurodynia
35
excess accumulation of fluid in pleural space
pleural effusion
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presence of pus in pleural cavity resulting from bacterial infection
pyothorax
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collection of pus in any body cavity
empyema
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collection of blood in pleural cavity
hemothorax
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accumulation of air in pleural space
pneumothorax
40
incomplete expansion of part or all of a lung
atelectasis
41
accumulation of fluid in lungs tissues
pulmonary adema
42
infectious bacterial disease most commonly in individuals with immune systems weakened by another condition
tuberculosis
43
genetic disorder where the lungs and pancreas are clogged with abnormally thick mucus
cystic fibrosis
44
a group of lung diseases where the bronchial airflow is obstructed, making it difficult to breathe out
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
45
chronic inflammatory disease of bronchial tubes
asthma
46
contraction of smooth muscles in walls of bronchi and bronchioles
bronchospasm
47
fibrosis caused by prolonged environmental or occupational contact
pneumoconiosis
48
asbestos particles in lungs
asbestosis
49
breathing repeatedly sops and starts during sleep enough to cause a measurable disease in blood oxygen levels
sleep apnea
50
expectoration of blood or blood stained sputum as a result of a pulmonary or bronchial hemorrhage
hemoptysis
51
absence of oxygen from body tissues/organs even though flow of blood is adequate
anoxia
52
deficient oxygen in levels in body tissues/organs
hypoxia
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lack of oxygen leading to loss of consciousness
asphyxia
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bluish discoloration of skin/mucus membranes due to inadequate oxygen supply
cyanosis
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build up of CO2 in blood
hypercapnia
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decreased oxygen levels in blood
hypoxemia
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visual examination of bronchi
bronchoscopy
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examination of larynx and vocal cords with a laryngoscope
laryngoscopy
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measures physiological activity during sleep
polysomnography
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measures amount of air inhaled or exhaled in volume
spirometer
61
measures oxygen saturation level in blood
pulse oximeter
62
a medication that prevents or relieves coughing
antitussive
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a medication that relaxes an expands bronchial passages into lungs
bronchodilator
64
an electronic device that pumps oxygen through a liquid medicine to turn it into a mist
nebulizer
65
passing a tube through the mouth into the trachea
endotracheal intubation
66
surgical creation of a stoma into trachea below vocal cords and the insertion of a temporary or permanent tube to facilitate breathing
tracheostomy
67
incision made into trachea to gain access to airway below a blockage
tracheotomy
68
removal of all or part of the lung
pneumonectomy
69
needle puncture in chest wall to obtain fluid from pleural cavity
thoracentesis
70
incision in chest wall to open the pleural cavity for biopsy or treatment
thoracotomy
71
progressive, long-term loss of lung function, usually due to smoking
emphysema
72
middle section of the chest cavity and is located between the lungs
mediastinum
73
physician with specialized training in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the head and neck (ENT)
otolaryngologist
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serious inflammation of the lungs in which the alveoli and air passages fill with pus and other fluids
pneumonia
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physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of respiratory system
pulmonologist
