Question 1

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-hemothorax

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a collection of blood in the pleural cavity
B)  condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the blood​
C)  condition of below-normal oxygen levels in body tissues and organs​
D)  coughing up blood or bloodstained sputum​
E)  the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood​F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

A/An _____ is the excess accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, which keeps the lung from fully expanding.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​pulmonary edema
B)   ​bronchiectasis
C)   ​pleural effusion
D)   ​atelectasisE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

An inexpensive handheld device used to let patients with asthma measure air flowing out of the lungs is known as a _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​pulmonary function test
B)   ​metered-dose inhaler
C)   ​peak flow meter
D)   ​nebulizerE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
-pulmon/o

Accepted Answer

A)  ​lung
B)  ​sinus
C)  ​chest
D)  ​to breathe
E)  ​windpipeF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Commonly known as shortness of breath, the medical term ____________________ describes difficult or labored breathing.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Commonly known as shortness of breath, the...

Question 6

The visual examination of the bronchi with the use of a bronchoscope is known as ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The visual examination of the bronchi with...

Question 7

The ____________________, which is the cavity located between the lungs, protects the heart, esophagus, trachea, and bronchi.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________, which is the cavity located...

Question 8

A/An ____________________ is an inhaled medication that expands the opening of the passages into the lungs.​

Accepted Answer

bronchodilator​

Question 9

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-pleurisy

Accepted Answer

A)  also known as a sore throat
B)  inflammation of the pleura​
C)  pain in the pleura​
D)  thick mucus​
E)  inflammation of the lungs​F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

A recording device that measures the amount of air inhaled or exhaled and the time required for each breath is called a ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

spirometer​

Question 11

Particles of asbestos in the lungs cause the condition known as ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Particles of asbestos in the lungs cause...

Question 12

Which term is also known as choking?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​airway obstruction
B)   ​respiratory failure
C)   ​apnea
D)   ​expectorationE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Which part of the respiratory system is commonly known as the windpipe?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​pharynx
B)   ​larynx
C)   ​trachea
D)   ​bronchiE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The severe absence of oxygen from the body's tissues and organs is known as ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The severe absence of oxygen from the...

Question 15

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-pulmonologist

Accepted Answer

A)  ​inflammation of the larynx
B)  ​sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx
C)  ​specialist in disorders of the respiratory system
D)  ​surgical removal of the larynx
E)  visual examination of the larynx with a laryngoscope​F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-pneumonia

Accepted Answer

A)  also known as a sore throat
B)  inflammation of the pleura​
C)  pain in the pleura​
D)  thick mucus​
E)  inflammation of the lungs​F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
-pneum/o

Accepted Answer

A)  ​breathing
B)  ​lung
C)  pleura​
D)  sleep​
E)  voice or sound​F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
-nas/o

Accepted Answer

A)  ​bronchus
B)  nose​
C)  ​larynx
D)  ​oxygen
E)  pharynx​F) All of the above
G) None of the above B

Question 19

____________________ is the passage of a tube through the mouth into the trachea to establish or maintain an open airway.​

Accepted Answer

Endotrache...

Question 20

_____ is the act of taking air in as the diaphragm contracts and pulls downward.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Respiration
B)   ​Inhalation
C)   ​Exhalation
D)   ​External respirationE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 7: The Respiratory System

Match each definition with the correct term.​ -hemothorax

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A/An _____ is the excess accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, which keeps the lung from fully expanding.​

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An inexpensive handheld device used to let patients with asthma measure air flowing out of the lungs is known as a _____.​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -pulmon/o

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Commonly known as shortness of breath, the medical term ____________________ describes difficult or labored breathing.​

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The visual examination of the bronchi with the use of a bronchoscope is known as ____________________.​

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The ____________________, which is the cavity located between the lungs, protects the heart, esophagus, trachea, and bronchi.​

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A/An ____________________ is an inhaled medication that expands the opening of the passages into the lungs.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -pleurisy

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A recording device that measures the amount of air inhaled or exhaled and the time required for each breath is called a ____________________.​

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Particles of asbestos in the lungs cause the condition known as ____________________.​

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Which term is also known as choking?​

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Which part of the respiratory system is commonly known as the windpipe?​

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The severe absence of oxygen from the body's tissues and organs is known as ____________________.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -pulmonologist

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -pneumonia

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -pneum/o

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -nas/o

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____________________ is the passage of a tube through the mouth into the trachea to establish or maintain an open airway.​

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_____ is the act of taking air in as the diaphragm contracts and pulls downward.​

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An inexpensive handheld device used to let patients with asthma measure air flowing out of the lungs is known as a _____.

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Commonly known as shortness of breath, the medical term ____________________ describes difficult or labored breathing.

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The visual examination of the bronchi with the use of a bronchoscope is known as ____________________.

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The ____________________, which is the cavity located between the lungs, protects the heart, esophagus, trachea, and bronchi.

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A/An ____________________ is an inhaled medication that expands the opening of the passages into the lungs.

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A recording device that measures the amount of air inhaled or exhaled and the time required for each breath is called a ____________________.

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Particles of asbestos in the lungs cause the condition known as ____________________.

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The severe absence of oxygen from the body's tissues and organs is known as ____________________.

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