Quiz about Medical Terminology Ch. #7 "Respiratory System" (Alvetro)

Question 1

bronch/o

Accepted Answer

bronchus

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blue

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larynx

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oxygen

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pharynx

Question 2

laryng/o

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larynx

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bronchus

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blue

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oxygen

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pharynx

Question 3

ox/o, ox/y

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oxygen

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bronchus

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blue

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larynx

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pharynx

Question 4

pharyng/o

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pharynx

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bronchus

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blue

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larynx

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oxygen

Question 5

phon/o

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voice or sound

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breathing

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lung

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multilayered membrane

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sleep

Question 6

pleur/o

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multilayered membrane

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breathing

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lung

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sleep

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voice or sound

Question 7

-pnea

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breathing

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lung

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multilayered membrane

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sleep

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voice or sound

Question 8

pneum/o

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lung

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breathing

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multilayered membrane

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sleep

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voice or sound

Question 9

somn/o

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sleep

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breathing

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lung

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multilayered membrane

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voice or sound

Question 10

pulmon/o

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lung

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rapid

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thorax

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to breathe

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trachea

Question 11

spir/o

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to breathe

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lung

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rapid

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thorax

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trachea

Question 12

tachy-

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rapid

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lung

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thorax

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to breathe

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trachea

Question 13

thorac/o, -thorax

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thorax

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lung

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rapid

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to breathe

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trachea

Question 14

trache/o

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trachea

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lung

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rapid

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thorax

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to breathe

Question 15

hemoptysis

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coughing up blood or bloodstained sputum

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a collection of blood in the pleural cavity

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condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the blood

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condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the body tissues

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the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood

Question 16

hemothorax

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a collection of blood in the pleural cavity

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condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the blood

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condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the body tissues

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coughing up blood or bloodstained sputum

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the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood

Question 17

hypercapnia

Accepted Answer

the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood

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a collection of blood in the pleural cavity

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condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the blood

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condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the body tissues

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coughing up blood or bloodstained sputum

Question 18

hypoxemia

Accepted Answer

condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the blood

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a collection of blood in the pleural cavity

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condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the body tissues

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coughing up blood or bloodstained sputum

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the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood

Question 19

hypoxia

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condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the body tissues

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a collection of blood in the pleural cavity

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condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the blood

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coughing up blood or bloodstained sputum

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the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood

Question 20

pyothorax

Accepted Answer

an accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity

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creation of an opening into the chest cavity to drain pus

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creation of an opening into the trachea to insert a tube

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emergency procedure performed to gain access to the airway

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surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural cavity

Question 21

thoracentesis

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surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural cavity

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an accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity

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creation of an opening into the chest cavity to drain pus

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creation of an opening into the trachea to insert a tube

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emergency procedure performed to gain access to the airway

Question 22

thoracostomy

Accepted Answer

creation of an opening into the chest cavity to drain pus

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an accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity

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creation of an opening into the trachea to insert a tube

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emergency procedure performed to gain access to the airway

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surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural cavity

Question 23

tracheostomy

Accepted Answer

creation of an opening into the trachea to insert a tube

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an accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity

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creation of an opening into the chest cavity to drain pus

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emergency procedure performed to gain access to the airway

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surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural cavity

Question 24

tracheotomy

Accepted Answer

emergency procedure performed to gain access to the airway

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an accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity

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creation of an opening into the chest cavity to drain pus

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creation of an opening into the trachea to insert a tube

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surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural cavity

Question 25

laryngectomy

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surgical removal of the larynx

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inflammation of the larynx

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paralysis of the larynx

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specialist in disorders of the lungs

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visual examination of the larynx with a laryngoscope

Question 26

pulmonologist

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specialist in disorders of the lungs

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inflammation of the larynx

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paralysis of the larynx

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surgical removal of the larynx

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visual examination of the larynx with a laryngoscope

Question 27

The patient has COPD. This is

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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clotted up pulmonary diets

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rhinitis

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a type of pneumonia

Question 28

laryngitis

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inflammation of the larynx

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paralysis of the larynx

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specialist in disorders of the lungs

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surgical removal of the larynx

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visual examination of the larynx with a laryngoscope

Question 29

pharyngitis

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also known as a sore throat

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inflammation of the pleura

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pain in the pleura

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surgical repair of the pharynx

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surgical removal of the pleura

Question 30

The patient has with complaints of a chronic stuffy nose. He needs to see a..

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Otolaryngologist

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Pulmonologist

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Allergist

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hematologist

Question 31

laryngoscopy

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visual examination of the larynx with a laryngoscope

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inflammation of the larynx

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paralysis of the larynx

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specialist in disorders of the lungs

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surgical removal of the larynx

Question 32

Accumulation of fluid in the lungs is known as

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pulmonary edema

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atelectasis

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acute pulmonary distress syndrome

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pneumothorax

Question 33

pleurodynia

Accepted Answer

pain in the pleura

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also known as a sore throat

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inflammation of the pleura

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surgical repair of the pharynx

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surgical removal of the pleura

Question 34

cyan/o

Accepted Answer

blue

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bronchus

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larynx

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oxygen

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pharynx

Question 35

The patient is having problems breathing. A medical term for this is...

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Dyspnea

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Hemoralgia

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malcarbona

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apnea

Question 36

pleurisy

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inflammation of the pleura

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also known as a sore throat

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pain in the pleura

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surgical repair of the pharynx

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surgical removal of the pleura

Question 37

The patient has COPD. He should see a...

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pulmonologist

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allergist

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hematologist

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ENT

Question 38

pharyngoplasty

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surgical repair of the pharynx

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also known as a sore throat

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inflammation of the pleura

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pain in the pleura

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surgical removal of the pleura

Question 39

laryngoplegia

Accepted Answer

paralysis of the larynx

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inflammation of the larynx

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specialist in disorders of the lungs

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surgical removal of the larynx

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visual examination of the larynx with a laryngoscope

Question 40

Another name for an Otolaryngologist is

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ENT

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EMT

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Rhinologist

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Ear Doctor

Question 41

pleurectomy

Accepted Answer

surgical removal of the pleura

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also known as a sore throat

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inflammation of the pleura

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pain in the pleura

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surgical repair of the pharynx

Question 42

due to inadequate amounts of gas in the alveoli), resulting in the lungs collapse.

Accepted Answer

atelectasis

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acute pulmonary distress syndrome

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pulmonary edema

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pneumothorax

Question 43

ARDS

Accepted Answer

acute pulmonary distress syndrome

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atelectasis

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pulmonary edema

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pneumothorax

Question 44

ARDS can also be associated with bleeding from the lungs which is called___

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pneumorrhagia

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acute pulmonary distress syndrome

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pulmonary edema

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pneumothorax

Question 45

Which of the following is true about the trachea

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It is lined with mucous membrane and cilia

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The Adam's apple acts as a shield of cartilage for it

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It connects directly to the bronchioles

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The epiglottis covers it

Question 46

the accumulation of gas (or air) in the pleural space causing the lung to collapse from the outside.

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pneumothorax

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atelectasis

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acute pulmonary distress syndrome

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pulmonary edema

Question 47

Gas exchange occurs in the lungs at the alveoli

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true

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false

Question 48

The root word PNEUMON/O or PULMON/O

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lungs

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chest

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ribs

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head

Question 49

blood in the chest

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hemothorax

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thorcotomy

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hemocartilage

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pneumothorax

Question 50

Tachypnea means slow breathing

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False, fast breathing

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True

Question 51

hypo-

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less than normal

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Large

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Below

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Swallow

Question 52

blue skin caused by low oxygen in blood

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cyanosis

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epistaxis

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rales

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cyanuecstasis

Question 53

process of increasing the breathing process by breathing in deeply and rapidly

Accepted Answer

hyperventilation

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respiration

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inspiration

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expiration

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