MODULE 6 (Chapter 07)

Navigation » List of Schools » Pierce College » Vocational Education » Vocational Education 377 – Med Terminology » Spring 2022 » MODULE 6 (Chapter 07)

Need help with your exam preparation?

Existing Quiz Clients Login here

Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:

Try The Exam

Question #1

_____ is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States.

A Acute respiratory distress syndrome

B Lung cancer

C Pulmonary fibrosis

D Silicosis

Question #2

Which type of pneumonia is also known as mycoplasma pneumonia?

A hospital-acquired

B walking

C viral

D pneumocystis

Question #3

_____ involves breathing pure oxygen in a special chamber that allows air pressure to be raised up to three times higher than normal to promote healing and fight infection.

A Internal respiration

B Supplemental oxygen

C Ventilator

D Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Question #4

A _____ is the surgical repair of parts of the nasal septum.

A laryngotomy

B septoplasty

C tracheostomy

D tracheotomy

Question #5

Which term, also known as abdominal breathing, is a relaxation technique used to relieve anxiety?

A hyperventilation

B respiration

C diaphragmatic breathing

D supplemental oxygen

Question #6

A/An _____ is a surgery in which a wedge-shaped piece of cancerous lung tissue is removed.

A lobectomy

B wedge resection

C pneumonectomy

D video-assisted thoracic surgery

Question #7

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

A External respiration

B Inhalation

C Respiration

D Exhalation

Question #8

Which term means the permanent dilation of the bronchi caused by chronic infection and inflammation?

A emphysema

B chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

C atelectasis

D bronchiectasis

Question #9

Which term means bleeding from the lungs?

A tracheorrhagia

C pneumorrhagia

D pulmonary edema

E lobar pneumonia

Question #10

Which term is also known as acute nasopharyngitis?

A upper respiratory infection

B croup

C influenza

D acute respiratory distress syndrome

Question #11

A disease in which the airways have become inflamed due to recurrent exposure to an inhaled irritant is known as _____.

A pulmonary fibrosis

B chronic bronchitis

C chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

D upper respiratory infection

Question #12

Which term is also known as choking?

A respiratory failure

B apnea

C expectoration

D airway obstruction

Question #13

Which term is also known as a runny nose?

A sputum

B allergic rhinitis

C rhinorrhea

D tracheorrhagia

Question #14

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

A nebulizer

B peak flow meter

C metered-dose inhaler

D pulmonary function test

Question #15

A/An _____ is the sudden blockage of a pulmonary artery by foreign matter.

A pulmonary embolism

B airway obstruction

C pulmonary edema

D respiratory failure

Question #16

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

A trachea

B pharynx

C bronchi

D larynx

Question #17

The _____ is the portion of the pharynx used only for the transport of air.

A larynx

B oropharynx

C laryngopharynx

D nasopharynx

Question #18

Which are the largest of the paranasal sinuses?

A maxillary sinuses

B ethmoid sinuses

C sphenoid sinuses

D frontal sinuses

Question #19

The _____ is the thin, fluid-filled space also known as the pleural space.

A pleura

B parietal pleura

C visceral pleura

D pleural cavity

Question #20

Which type of pneumonia occurs when a foreign substance is inhaled into the lungs?

A bacterial

B aspiration

C lobar

D community-acquired

Question #21

A/An _____ is a mechanical device for artificial respiration that is used to replace or supplement the patient’s natural breathing function.

A CPAP machine

B Ambu bag

C ventilator

D BiPAP machine

Question #22

_____ is a lung disease that usually occurs after working in occupations such as foundry work, ceramics, and sandblasting.

A Pneumoconiosis

B Asbestosis

C Silicosis

D Pulmonary fibrosis

Question #23

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

A atelectasis

B bronchiectasis

C pulmonary edema

D pleural effusion

Question #24

Which condition is the temporary absence of spontaneous respiration?

A respiratory failure

B eupnea

C apnea

D sleep apnea

Question #25

Which term describes the exchange of gases within the cells of the blood and tissues?

A external respiration

B inhalation

C exhalation

D internal respiration

Question #26

____________________ is an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by the obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough.

A Bradypnea

B Alveoli

C Tuberculosis

D Croup

Question #27

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

A pulse oximeter

B sleep apnea

C bronchodilator

D bronchoscopy

Question #28

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

A atelectasis

B spirometer

C diphtheria

D asbestosis

Question #29

The term ____________________ describes any change in vocal quality, including hoarseness, weakness, or the cracking of a boy’s voice in puberty.

A sinusitis

B dysphonia

C sleep apnea

D bronchoscopy

Question #30

The term ____________________ means breathing that is deeper and more rapid than is normal at rest.

A aphonia

B emphysema

C polysomnography

D hyperpnea

Question #31

The term ____________________ describes the incomplete expansion of part or all of a lung because of shallow breathing or because the air passages are blocked.

A bronchoscopy

B sleep apnea

C atelectasis

D cyanosis

Question #32

Now largely prevented through immunization, ____________________ is an acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract.

A sleep apnea

B bronchoscopy

C diphtheria

D sinusitis

Question #33

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

A asbestosis

B aphonia

C dyspnea

D emphysema

Question #34

____________________ is an abnormally slow rate of respiration, usually of less than 10 breaths per minute.

A Asphyxia

B Cystic fibrosis

C Anoxia

D Bradypnea

Question #35

____________________, which is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, usually attacks the lungs.

A Bradypnea

B Tuberculosis

C Asphyxia

D Alveoli

Question #36

____________________, also known as air sacs, are the very small, grapelike clusters found at the end of each bronchiole.

A Anoxia

B Bradypnea

C Asphyxia

D Alveoli

Question #37

A/An ____________________ is the accumulation of air in the pleural space.

A bronchoscopy

B diphtheria

C pneumothorax

D sleep apnea

Question #38

Bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by a lack of adequate oxygen in the blood is called ____________________.

A emphysema

B epistaxis

C atelectasis

D cyanosis

Question #39

The term ____________________ describes an inflammation of the sinuses.

A pertussis

B asthma

C cyanosis

D sinusitis

Question #40

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

A polysomnography

B pneumonectomy

C bronchoscopy

D endarterectomy

Question #41

A potentially serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep is known as ____________________.

A sleep apnea

B dyspnea

C emphysema

D aphonia

Question #42

A/An ____________________ is an external monitor to measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood.

A holter monitor

B ACE inhibitor

C pulse oximeter

D Spirometer

Question #43

The diagnostic test ____________________ is also known as a sleep study.

A emphysema

B epistaxis

C aphonia

D polysomnography

Question #44

The term ____________________ describes the loss of the ability of the larynx to produce normal speech sounds.

A pneumothorax

B aphonia

C sinusitis

D cyanosis

Question #45

The condition known as ____________________ is the progressive loss of lung function that is commonly attributed to long-term smoking.

A dyspnea

B aphonia

C emphysema

D emphysema

Question #46

A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of all or part of a lung.

A endarterectomy

B pneumonectomy

C polysomnography

D bronchoscopy

Question #47

An excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi is known by the medical term ____________________.

A sleep apnea

B sinusitis

C bronchoscopy

D bronchorrhea

Question #48

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

A Endotracheal intubation

B Cystic fibrosis

C Anoxia

D Asphyxia

Question #49

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

A aphonia

B emphysema

C anoxia

D dyspnea

Question #50

The term ____________________ describes an abnormally rapid rate of respiration usually of more than 20 breaths per minute.

A emphysema

B tachypnea

C aphonia

D hypopnea

Question #51

The condition known as ____________________ is a chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing, and wheezing.

A empyema

B aphonia

C emphysema

D asthma

Question #52

____________________ is a genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus.

A Cystic fibrosis

B Anoxia

C Asphyxia

D Cheyne Stokes

Question #53

A/An ____________________ is a contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi that tighten and squeeze the airway shut.

A bronchoscopy

B bronchospasm

C sinusitis

D cyanosis

Question #54

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

A dyspnea

B asthma

C tachypnea

D anoxia

Question #55

Commonly known as a nosebleed, the medical term for this condition is ____________________.

A emphysema

B epistaxis

C polysomnography

D aphonia

Question #56

The term ____________________ describes shallow or slow respiration.

A hypopnea

B dyspnea

C asthma

D tachypnea

Question #57

A/An ____________________ is medical equipment that dispenses doses of medication in the form of a mist.

A bronchospasm

B nebulizer

C anoxia

D pulse oximeter

Question #58

The medical term ____________________ is an abnormal condition caused by dust in the lungs.

A hypopnea

B epistaxis

C pneumoconiosis

D anoxia

Question #59

A/An ____________________ is a specialist in disorders of the head and neck.

A pulmonologist

B otolaryngologist

C dermatologist

D arachnologist

Question #60

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

A bronchospasm

B bronchorrhea

C dyspnea

D mediastinum

Question #61

A/An ____________________ is an accumulation of pus in a body cavity.

A emphysema

B hypopnea

C aphonia

D empyema

Question #62

Commonly known as whooping cough, the medical term for this bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract is ____________________.

A asthma

B tachypnea

C pertussis

D dyspnea

Question #63

____________________ respiration is an alternating pattern of slow breathing, the absence of breathing, and rapid breathing.

A Anoxia

B Cheyne Stokes

C Bradypnea

D Asphyxia

Question #64

A/An ____________________ is a medication administered to prevent or relieve coughing.

A nebulizer

B antitussive

C epistaxis

D anoxia

Question #65

____________________ is the condition that occurs when the body cannot get the air it needs to function.

A Anoxia

B Cystic fibrosis

C Asphyxia

D Cheyne Stokes

Question #66

Match the definition with the correct term. pleurodynia

A thick mucus

B pain in the pleura

C inflammation of the pleura

D inflammation of the lungs

Question #67

Match the definition with the correct term. pleurisy

A thick mucus

B also known as a sore throat

C inflammation of the lungs

D inflammation of the pleura

Question #68

Match the definition with the correct term. pneumonia

A inflammation of the pleura

B also known as a sore throat

C pain in the pleura

D inflammation of the lungs

Question #69

Match the definition with the correct term. phlegm

A thick mucus

B inflammation of the lungs

C pain in the pleura

D inflammation of the pleura

Question #70

Match the definition with the correct term. pharyngitis

A inflammation of the pleura

B inflammation of the lungs

C also known as a sore throat

D thick mucus

Question #71

Match the definition with the correct term. pulmonologist

A sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx

B specialist in disorders of the respiratory system

C visual examination of the larynx with a laryngoscope

D inflammation of the larynx

Question #72

Match the definition with the correct term. laryngoscopy

A specialist in disorders of the respiratory system

B visual examination of the larynx with a laryngoscope

C inflammation of the larynx

D surgical removal of the larynx

Question #73

Match the definition with the correct term. laryngospasm

A visual examination of the larynx with a laryngoscope

B surgical removal of the larynx

C specialist in disorders of the respiratory system

D sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx

Question #74

Match the definition with the correct term. laryngitis

A inflammation of the larynx

B specialist in disorders of the respiratory system

C sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx

D visual examination of the larynx with a laryngoscope

Question #75

Match the definition with the correct term. laryngectomy

A surgical removal of the larynx

B inflammation of the larynx

C visual examination of the larynx with a laryngoscope

D sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx

Question #76

Match the definition with the correct term.tracheotomy

A emergency procedure performed to gain access to the airway

B surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural cavity

C creation of an opening into the trachea to insert a tube

D surgical incision into the pleural cavity

Question #77

Match the definition with the correct term.tracheostomy

A creation of an opening into the trachea to insert a tube

B emergency procedure performed to gain access to the airway

C surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural cavity

D the presence of pus in the pleural cavity

Question #78

Match the definition with the correct term.thoracotomy

A creation of an opening into the trachea to insert a tube

B surgical incision into the pleural cavity

C the presence of pus in the pleural cavity

D emergency procedure performed to gain access to the airway

Question #79

Match the definition with the correct term.thoracentesis

A surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural cavity

B emergency procedure performed to gain access to the airway

C creation of an opening into the trachea to insert a tube

D surgical incision into the pleural cavity

Question #80

Match the definition with the correct term.pyothorax

A surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural cavity

B creation of an opening into the trachea to insert a tube

C surgical incision into the pleural cavity

D the presence of pus in the pleural cavity

Question #81

Match the definition with the correct term. hypoxia

A coughing up blood or bloodstrained sputum

B a collection of blood in the pleural cavity

C condition of below-normal oxygen levels in body tissues and organs

D the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood

Question #82

Match the definition with the correct term. hypoxemia

A coughing up blood or bloodstrained sputum

B condition of below-normal oxygen levels in body tissues and organs

C condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the blood

D condition of below-normal oxygen levels in body tissues and organs

Question #83

Match the definition with the correct term. hypercapnia

A condition of below-normal oxygen levels in body tissues and organs

B condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the blood

C coughing up blood or bloodstrained sputum

D the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood

Question #84

Match the definition with the correct term. hemothorax

A the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood

B condition of below-normal oxygen levels in body tissues and organs

C a collection of blood in the pleural cavity

D condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the blood

Question #85

Match the definition with the correct term. hemoptysis

A a collection of blood in the pleural cavity

B the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood

C coughing up blood or bloodstrained sputum

D condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the blood

Question #86

Match the definition with the correct word part. trache/o

A larynx

B pharynx

C windpipe

D nose

Question #87

Match the definition with the correct word part. thorac/o, -thorax

A lung

B nose

C chest

D bronchus

Question #88

Match the definition with the correct word part. sinus/o

A lung

B nose

C sinus

D larynx

Question #89

Match the definition with the correct word part. spir/o

A sleep

B pleura

C to breathe

D voice or sound

Question #90

Match the definition with the correct word part. pulmon/o

A nose

B bronchus

C larynx

D lung

Question #91

Match the definition with the correct word part. somn/o

A breathing

B lung

C pleura

D sleep

Question #92

Match the definition with the correct word part. pneum/o

A pleura

B sleep

C voice or sound

D lung

Question #93

Match the definition with the correct word part. -pnea

A voice or sound

B sleep

C lung

D breathing

Question #94

Match the definition with the correct word part. pleur/o

A sleep

B lung

C pleura

D breathing

Question #95

Match the definition with the correct word part. phon/o

A pleura

B breathing

C lung

D voice or sound

Question #96

Match the definition with the correct word part. pharyng/o

A oxygen

B pharynx

C nose

D larynx

Question #97

Match the definition with the correct word part. ox/o, ox/y

A larynx

B nose

C oxygen

D bronchus

Question #98

Match the definition with the correct word part. laryng/o

A oxygen

B pharynx

C nose

D larynx

Question #99

Match the definition with the correct word part. nas/o

A pharynx

B nose

C larynx

D oxygen

Question #100

Match the definition with the correct word part. bronch/o

A oxygen

B nose

C bronchus

D larynx

Try The Exam

Fresh Grad Lands Job as Real Estate Agent With Help from Professional Writers

MODULE 6 (Chapter 07)

Need help with your exam preparation?

Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:

Christian S.

Tyra

Linda

Manush

We accept payment