Unit 2 Terminology

Question 1

Anoxia

Answer 1

Absence or reduced supply of oxygen in inspired gases, arterial blood, or tissues

Question 2

Asthma

Answer 2

Chronic inflammatory disorder caused by hypersensitivity to a variety of stimuli and resulting in narrowed airways

Question 3

Atelectasis

Answer 3

Incomplete expansion of the lung or portion of the lung

Question 4

Anuria

Answer 4

Absence of urine formation. Usually less than 50 mls per day

Question 5

Apnea

Answer 5

Temporary cessation of breathing

Question 6

Azotemia

Answer 6

Presence of urea in the blood

Question 7

Bronchitis

Answer 7

Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes

Question 8

Bronchiogenic Carcinoma

Answer 8

Lung Cancer

Question 9

Bronchoscopy

Answer 9

Inspection of the interior of the tracheobroncial tree through a bronchoscope

Question 10

Calculi

Answer 10

Kidney Stones

Question 11

Cystic Fibrosis

Answer 11

Inherited disease characterized by chronic respiratory infection

Question 12

Dyspnea

Answer 12

Painful or difficult breathing

Question 13

Dysuria

Answer 13

Painful urination

Question 14

Emphysema

Answer 14

Destruction of elastic fibers in the walls of the alveoli caused by irritation such a cigarette smoke

Question 15

Enuresis

Answer 15

Bed wetting

Question 16

Epistaxis

Answer 16

Nose bleed

Question 17

Eupnea

Answer 17

Normal quiet, relaxed breathing

Question 18

Hypercapnia

Answer 18

Excess CO2 in blood, resulting in respiratory acidosis

Question 19

Hypocapnia

Answer 19

Abnormally low CO2 in blood, resulting in respiratory alkalosis

Question 20

Hyperventilation

Answer 20

Abnormally fast or deep respiration resulting in loss of CO2 from the blood, thereby causing a decrease in blood pressure and sometimes fainting

Question 21

Hypoventilation

Answer 21

Abnormally slow or shallow respiration resulting in increase of CO2 in blood and characterized by cyanosis, polycythemia, increased CO2 arterial tension, and generalized decreased respiratory function

Question 22

Hypoxia

Answer 22

Deficiency of oxygen in the tissue

Question 23

Anemic Hypoxia

Answer 23

Bloods lack to hold oxygen

Question 24

Micturition

Answer 24

Expelling urine from the bladder

Question 25

Nephroptosis

Answer 25

Downward displacement of kidney. (Floating kidney)

Question 26

Polycystic Kidney Disease

Answer 26

Inherited disorder in which the kidneys contain hundreds or thousands of fluid filled cavities

Question 27

Polyuria

Answer 27

Passage of large volumes of very dilute urine

Question 28

Pulmonary Embolism

Answer 28

Presence of blood clot that obstructs arterial circulation to lung tissue

Question 29

Pneumonia

Answer 29

Acute or chronic disease marked by inflammation of the lungs and caused by viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms and sometimes by physical and chemical irritants

Question 30

Pyelonephritis

Answer 30

Inflammation of the kidneys

Question 31

Pyuria

Answer 31

Presence of white blood cells in urine

Question 32

Pleurisy

Answer 32

Inflammation of the pleura, usually occurring because of complications of a disease such as pneumonia, and accompanied by accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity, chills, fever, and painful breathing and coughing

Question 33

Tracheostomy

Answer 33

Surgical construction of a respiratory opening in the trachea, with insertion of an indwelling tube to facilitate passage of air or evacuation of secretions

Question 34

Tuberculosis

Answer 34

Bacterial infection which causes lung tissue to form fibrous nodules

Question 35

Hematuria

Answer 35

Red blood cells in the urine

Question 36

Hyperchloremia

Answer 36

Excessive increase in chloride ions, of due to dehydration

Question 37

Hypokalemia

Answer 37

Excessive loss of potassium ions, due to diarrhea or vomiting

Question 38

Hyponatremia

Answer 38

Abnormally low sodium levels, possibly due to aldosterone deficiency