Respiratory System: Therapeutic Procedures

Question 1

aerosol therapy

Answer 1

medication suspended in a mist that is intended to be inhaled

Question 2

endotracheal intubation

Answer 2

tube through the mouth, through the glottis and into the trachea to create airway

Question 3

intermittent positive pressure breathing IPPB

Answer 3

assisting patiens in breathing using a mask

Question 4

postural drainage

Answer 4

drainage of secretions from the bronchi

Question 5

supplemental oxygen therapy

Answer 5

providing additional concentration of oxygen

Question 6

ventilator

Answer 6

machine that provides artificial ventilation

Question 7

thoracentesis

Answer 7

puncture of the chest to withdraw fluid

Question 8

thoracostomy

Answer 8

insertion of a tube into the chest for drainage

Question 9

tracheostomy

Answer 9

creates an opening into the trachea to allow air in

Question 10

cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR

Answer 10

provides oxygen to the brain and others

Question 11

Heimlich maneuver

Answer 11

removing an object from the trachea

Question 12

antibiotic

Answer 12

kills bacteria

Question 13

antihistamine

Answer 13

blocks the effects of histamine

Question 14

antitussive

Answer 14

relieves urge to cough

Question 15

bronchodilator

Answer 15

relaxes muscle spasms in bronchial tubes, treats asthma

Question 16

corticosteroids

Answer 16

reduces inflammation

Question 17

decongestant

Answer 17

reduces stuffiness and congestion

Question 18

expectorant

Answer 18

improves the ability to cough up mucus from the respiratory tract

Question 19

mucolytic

Answer 19

liquefies mucus so it is easier to cough and clear up.

Question 20

ABGs

Answer 20

arterial blood gases

Question 21

ARDS

Answer 21

adult respiratory distress syndrome

Question 22

Bronch

Answer 22

bronchoscopy

Question 23

CO2

Answer 23

carbon dioxide

Question 24

COPD

Answer 24

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Question 25

CPR

Answer 25

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Question 26

CXR

Answer 26

chest x ray

Question 27

DPT

Answer 27

diphtheria

Question 28

IPPB

Answer 28

intermittent positive pressure breathing

Question 29

O2

Answer 29

oxygen

Question 30

R

Answer 30

respiration

Question 31

RRT

Answer 31

registered respiratory therapist

Question 32

SIDS

Answer 32

sudden infant death syndrome

Question 33

SOB

Answer 33

shortness of breath

Question 34

TB

Answer 34

tuberculosis

Question 35

TPR

Answer 35

temperature, pulse and respiration

Question 36

URI

Answer 36

upper respiratory infection

Question 37

VC

Answer 37

vital capacity