Final Exam

Question 1

Which of the following roots pertains to the lower respiratory system?

Answer 1

lob/o

Question 2

The medical term that means mucus discharge from the lungs by coughing is

Answer 2

sputum

Question 3

Pulmonary Edema

Answer 3

pulmon(lung) + ary(pertaining to) + edema (swelling) = swelling pertaining to the lungs

Question 4

CTA

Answer 4

it indicated normal sounding lungs.
it involves a health care professional using a stethoscope.
it is an examination method that involves listening.

Question 5

Laryngectomy

Answer 5

Laryng(larynx) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the larynx

Question 6

thoracentesis

Answer 6

puncture of the heart

Question 7

phren/o

Answer 7

diaphram

Question 8

What is the term for breathing fast?

Answer 8

tachypnea

Question 9

What is the term for breathing slow?

Answer 9

bradypnea

Question 10

Procedure to measure oxygen levels

Answer 10

oximetry

Question 11

Pleuropexy

Answer 11

fixation of the pleaura

Question 12

Lobeectomy

Answer 12

removal of a lobe

Question 14

laryngitis

Answer 14

inflammation of the larynx

Question 15

Pleurisy

Answer 15

inflammation of the pleura

Question 16

BE

Answer 16

Barium enema

Question 17

BM

Answer 17

Bowel movement

Question 18

EGD

Answer 18

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Question 19

ERCP

Answer 19

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

Question 20

EUS

Answer 20

Endoscopic ultrasound

Question 21

FOBT

Answer 21

Fecal occult blood test