Question 1

A condition that occurs as a result of CHF is

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A)  emphysema.
B)  cystic fibrosis.
C)  mesothelioma.
D)  pulmonary edema.
E)  empyema.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D) D

Question 2

The medical term which means loss of voice is

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A)  aphonia.
B)  apnea.
C)  dysphonia.
D)  laryngitis.
E)  dyspnea.F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

The definition of hypoxemia is

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A)  absence of oxygen in the blood.
B)  absence of oxygen at the tissue.
C)  decreased level of oxygen at the tissue.
D)  decreased level of oxygen in the blood.
E)  decreased level of carbon dioxide in the blood.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Construct a medical term that means increased carbon dioxide in arterial blood.

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A)  hypo + ox + emia
B)  hyper + capnia
C)  Hyper + carb + emia
D)  Hyper + capn + ia
E)  Hyper + capn + emiaF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Nancy Gill developed a viral upper respiratory infection that developed into a bacterial infection with thick yellow nasal drainage, headache, and low-grade fever.She visited her healthcare practitioner for treatment.Which of the following is the most likely cause of her symptoms?

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A)  Rhinitis
B)  Sinusitis
C)  Epistaxis
D)  Pneumonia
E)  DiphtheriaF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Choose the term that has a suffix that means inflammation.

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A)  Pneumonectomy
B)  Thromboembolism
C)  Thoracentesis
D)  Pneumonitis
E)  SarcoidosisF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 7

The medical term that means inflammation of the nasal mucosa is

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A)  sinusitis.
B)  mucositis.
C)  naritis.
D)  rhinitis.
E)  blepharitisF) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following structures divides the nasal cavity into a right and left compartment?

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A)  Vestibule
B)  Septum
C)  Turbinate
D)  Palate
E)  SinusF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?

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A)  Allowing carbon dioxide to leave the blood and enter the air.
B)  Making speech and other sound possible.
C)  Allowing saliva and other oral fluids to be swallowed.
D)  Regulating the pH of the blood.
E)  Protecting against foreign bodies and some microorganisms.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

The physician ordered a ________ to evaluate the severity of the patient's obstructive sleep apnea.

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A)  spirometry
B)  CPAP
C)  polysomnography
D)  bronchoscopy
E)  PEEPF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

The cause of NRDS is

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A)  repeated lung infections.
B)  exposure to pollutants.
C)  a lack of surfactant.
D)  genetic, through the mother.
E)  a congenital heart defect.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Choose the correct pronunciation of the medical term cannula.

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A)  can-ewe-lah
B)  KAN-you-lah
C)  can-YOU-law
D)  kan-you-LAH
E)  CANU-lahF) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

The physician was unable to stop a patient's nosebleed through pinching the nose and packing it.He resorted to using a device to burn and scar blood vessel inside the nose.This procedure is called

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A)  laceration.
B)  debridement.
C)  lysis.
D)  cryosurgery.
E)  cautery.F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 14

Choose the correct pronunciation for the medical term respiratory.

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A)  RES-pie-rah-toe-ree
B)  Res-pir-AH-toe-ree
C)  RES-pir-ah-TOR-ee
D)  Res-PIE-rah-toe-REE
E)  Res-pira-toe-REEF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Which of the following word elements refers to the nose?

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A)  Septum-
B)  -Stax
C)  Rhin-
D)  Pneumon-
E)  Nos/o-F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of the disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea?

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A)  It is rare for this condition to cause gasping for breath while asleep.
B)  There are periods when breathing stops.
C)  The heart maintains its normal rate throughout the periods of apnea.
D)  There are no long-term effects from this condition.
E)  This condition is caused by an acute bacterial infection.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D) B

Question 17

Which prefix when added to the suffix -pnea means normal breathing?

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A)  Hyper-
B)  Hypo-
C)  Eu-
D)  Tachy-
E)  Dys-F) All of the above
G) C) and D) C

Question 18

Choose the correct spelling of the term that means a tube inserted into a blood vessel or cavity as a channel for fluid or gases.

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A)  Canneula
B)  Canula
C)  Cannula
D)  Canulla
E)  CanuelaF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

What does the combining form in the medical term pulmonology mean?

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A)  The study of
B)  Lung
C)  Air
D)  Breath
E)  Removal ofF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

A surgical opening into the windpipe through which a tube can be inserted to aid breathing is called a(n)________.

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Exam 13: Respiratory System

A condition that occurs as a result of CHF is

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The medical term which means loss of voice is

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The definition of hypoxemia is

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Construct a medical term that means increased carbon dioxide in arterial blood.

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Nancy Gill developed a viral upper respiratory infection that developed into a bacterial infection with thick yellow nasal drainage, headache, and low-grade fever.She visited her healthcare practitioner for treatment.Which of the following is the most likely cause of her symptoms?

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Choose the term that has a suffix that means inflammation.

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The medical term that means inflammation of the nasal mucosa is

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Which of the following structures divides the nasal cavity into a right and left compartment?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?

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The physician ordered a ________ to evaluate the severity of the patient's obstructive sleep apnea.

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The cause of NRDS is

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Choose the correct pronunciation of the medical term cannula.

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The physician was unable to stop a patient's nosebleed through pinching the nose and packing it.He resorted to using a device to burn and scar blood vessel inside the nose.This procedure is called

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Choose the correct pronunciation for the medical term respiratory.

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Which of the following word elements refers to the nose?

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Which of the following statements is true of the disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea?

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Which prefix when added to the suffix -pnea means normal breathing?

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Choose the correct spelling of the term that means a tube inserted into a blood vessel or cavity as a channel for fluid or gases.

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What does the combining form in the medical term pulmonology mean?

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A surgical opening into the windpipe through which a tube can be inserted to aid breathing is called a(n)________.

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