Med Term ch7Q. Respiratory System

Question 1

phlem rejected through mouth

Answer 1

sputum

Question 2

accumulation of blood in pleural cavity

Answer 2

hemothorax

Question 3

exchange of gases within cells of all body organs and tissues

Answer 3

internal respiration

Question 4

dyspnea

Answer 4

difficult or labored breathing

Question 5

eupnea

Answer 5

normal breathing

Question 6

hyperpnea

Answer 6

abnormally deep breathing

Question 7

hypopnea

Answer 7

shallow breathing

Question 8

tachypnea

Answer 8

rapid breathing

Question 9

sinus

Answer 9

air-filled cavity within bone that is lined with mucous membrane

Question 10

structure that protects the larynx, commonly known as adam’s apple

Answer 10

thyroid cartilage

Question 11

swings downward and closes off laryngopharynx so food does not enter trachea and lungs

Answer 11

epiglottis

Question 12

sudden unexplainable death of apparently healthy sleeping infant between 2 weeks and 1 year of age

Answer 12

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Question 13

bluish discoloration of skin caused by lack of adequate oxygen

Answer 13

cyanosis

Question 14

acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by a barking cough

Answer 14

croup

Question 15

nosebleed

Answer 15

epistaxis

Question 16

bleeding from lungs

Answer 16

pneumorrhagia

Question 17

surgical incision of the pharynx

Answer 17

pharyngotomy

Question 18

surgical removal of larynx

Answer 18

laryngectomy

Question 19

rapid rate of deep respirations that is usually associated with anxiety

Answer 19

hyperventilation

Question 20

emergency incision into trachea to gain access to airway below a blockage

Answer 20

tracheostomy

Question 21

absence of oxygen from body’s gases, blood, or tissues

Answer 21

anoxia

Question 22

pharyngotomy

Answer 22

surgical incision into pharynx

Question 23

abdominal breathing. relaxation technique used to relieve anxiety

Answer 23

diaphragmatic breathing

Question 24

surgical repair of nasal septum

Answer 24

septoplasty

Question 25

atel/o

Answer 25

incomplete

Question 26

cyan/o

Answer 26

blue

Question 27

-ectasis

Answer 27

stretching

Question 28

phon/o

Answer 28

voice

Question 29

-pnea

Answer 29

breathing

Question 30

collection of pus within body cavity

Answer 30

empyema

Question 31

abnormal escape of fluid into pleural cavity

Answer 31

pleural effusion

Question 32

progressive loss of lung function due to destruction of alveoli

Answer 32

emphysema

Question 33

epistaxis

Answer 33

nosebleed

Question 34

hemoptysis

Answer 34

spitting of blood or blood stained sputum

Question 35

hemothorax

Answer 35

accumulation of blood in pleural cavity

Question 36

tissue surrounding each lung

Answer 36

visceral pleura

Question 37

device used to treat sleep apnea by reducing snoring and preventing dangerous sleep apnea disturbances

Answer 37

CPAP. Continuative Positive Airway Pressure

Question 38

genetic disorder affecting lungs, pancreas, liver, and digestive tract

Answer 38

cystic fibrosis

Question 39

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

Answer 39

bronchoconstriction