Verified Test Bank nan Respiratory System Chapter 13

Medical Language for Modern Health Care, 4e (Allan)

Chapter 13 Respiratory System

1) The transport of O2 from the outside air to tissue cells and the transport of CO2 from tissue cells to the outside is known as

A) respiration.

B) circulation.

C) inspiration.

D) regulation.

E) olfaction.

2) The alveolus is defined as

A) one of the lobes of the lung.

B) an abnormal breath sound.

C) the tiny air sac at the terminal end of the respiratory tract.

D) the site at which oxygen is exhaled.

E) the area above the sternal notch.

3) The movement of gases into and out of the lungs is known as

A) inhalation.

B) perfusion.

C) exhalation.

D) ventilation.

E) respiration.

4) Choose the plural form of the singular term alveolus.

A) alveoluses

B) alveoli

C) alveolar

D) alveolis

E) alveolae

5) Mrs. Penny had a severe case of pneumonia and was receiving antibiotics for treatment. She coughed so much that she fractured a rib and also developed pleurisy. Pleurisy is best defined as

A) a lung condition causing difficulty breathing.

B) an infection that has moved into the bloodstream.

C) an inflammation of the lining of the lung.

D) an infection of a lobe of the lung.

E) an irritation of the diaphragm due to coughing.

6) The prefix in the term antibiotic means

A) living organism.

B) with.

C) against.

D) works together.

E) less than.

7) A patient was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of atelectasis. The nurse understands that the patient has a(n)

A) inflammation of the lining of the lung.

B) collapse of a part of a lung.

C) cancer of a lobe of the lung.

D) condition in which the alveoli are hyper inflated.

E) inflammation of the lung parenchyma.

8) Choose the correct plural form of the singular term pleura.

A) Pleuruses

B) Pleurum

C) Pleurae

D) Pleuri

E) Pleures

9) Identify the suffix and its meaning in the medical term bronchogenic.

A) broncho; bronchus

B) bronch; windpipe

C) ic; pertaining to

D) genic; creation

E) bronchogen; Bronchial origin

10) What is the correct spelling of the plural form of the term for the hair-like, motile projections from the surface of a cell?

A) Cillia

B) Cilia

C) Ciliae

D) Cilias

E) Ciliums

11) Name the combining form which means voice box?

A) Pharyng/o

B) Trache/o

C) Thyroid/o

D) Laryng/o

E) Esophag/o

12) The fibrotic lung disease caused by the inhalation of different dusts is called

A) pneumonia.

B) pneumonitis.

C) pneumoconiosis.

D) pneumoniosis.

E) pneumoconitis.

13) What is the meaning of the root in the medical term olfaction?

A) Factual

B) Taste

C) Smell

D) Action, process

E) Hearing

14) Mr. Stuckey has a history of COPD. He experienced an exacerbation of his condition and was taken to the emergency department for treatment. What does COPD stand for?

A) Chronic organ perfusion dependency

B) Chronic organic pulmonary disease

C) Chronic obstructive perfusion deficiency

D) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

E) Chronic obstructive pulmonary dyspnea

15) The anatomical structure that connects the back of the nose to the larynx is the

A) pharynx.

B) nares.

C) esophagus.

D) cricoid cartilage.

E) trachea.

16) Where is the apex of the lung located?

A) Above and behind the clavicle

B) Behind the inferior edge of the scapula

C) At the level of the third intercostal space

D) Along the mid-axillary line

E) Resting on the diaphragm

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

A) The study of

B) Lung

C) Air

D) Breath

E) Removal of

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

A) Vestibule

B) Septum

C) Turbinate

D) Palate

E) Sinus

19) The physician auscultates the patient's lungs with a stethoscope and hears a nonmusical, explosive sound due to the sudden opening of small airways or air moving through secretions. The physician would document this abnormal breath sound as a

A) stridor.

B) crepitus.

C) rhonchus.

D) wheeze.

E) crackle.

20) Which of the following word elements refers to the nose?

A) Septum-

B) -Stax

C) Rhin-

D) Pneumon-

E) Nos/o-

21) A synonym for the medical term ventilator is ________.

22) The costal surface of the lungs presses against which body part?

A) Diaphragm

B) Mediastinum

C) Rib cage

D) Sternum

E) Liver

23) Which of the following instruments measures the volume of air that moves in and out of the respiratory system?

A) Spirometer

B) Oximeter

C) Ventilator

D) Sphygmomanometer

E) Stethoscope

24) Identify the correct sequence of the parts of the respiratory system through which air passes as it enters the body.

A) Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and alveoli

B) Nose, larynx, pharynx, trachea, bronchioles, and alveoli

C) Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli

D) Mouth, larynx, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli

E) Nose, larynx, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli

25) Which of the following terms refers to the act of coughing up and spitting out mucus from the respiratory tract?

A) Expectorate

B) Hemoptysis

C) Bronchospasm

D) Exhalation

E) Retraction

26) Johnny Jones is a 1-year-old who came into the doctor's office with his father. Johnny is having increased respiratory distress and retractions in the intercostal spaces of the chest. The doctor seemed concerned that Johnny may have which of the following viral conditions?

A) Rhinitis

B) Pharyngitis

C) Epiglottitis

D) Croup

E) Bronchiolitis

27) What does the prefix in the term endotracheal mean?

A) Inside

B) At the end of

C) Around

D) Alongside of

E) Underneath

28) One of the functions of the paranasal sinuses is to

A) collect drainage during a cold.

B) alleviate pressure changes within the head.

C) act as resonating chambers for the sounds of the voice.

D) aid in the sense of smell.

E) trap bacteria and other pathogens.

29) What is the medical term for a nosebleed?

A) Epistaxis

B) Hemestaxis

C) Hematoma

D) Hemoptysis

E) Rhinorrhea

30) In the term lobectomy, what does the suffix mean?

A) Enlargement

B) Within

C) Surgical incision

D) Surgical repair

E) Surgical excision

31) Which of the following terms refers to a passage or channel and is derived from the Latin meaning passage?

A) Concha

B) Naris

C) Turbinate

D) Meatus

E) Sinus

32) Where is the olfactory region located?

A) In the extreme superior region of the nasal cavity

B) In the inferior lateral nares

C) In the posterior turbinates

D) In the septum

E) In the posterior nasal cavity

33) Which of the following terms has both a root/combining form and a root?

A) Pneumonia

B) Mucopurulent

C) Ventilator

D) Paranasal

E) Mediastinum

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

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.

35) What does the suffix in the term nasal mean?

A) Nose

B) Nostril

C) Belonging to

D) Resembling

E) Pertaining to

36) In the medical term pneumonia, what does the root mean?

A) Lung, air

B) Infection

C) Breath

D) Obstruction

E) Lung

37) The medical term that means inflammation of the nasal mucosa is

A) sinusitis.

B) mucositis.

C) naritis.

D) rhinitis.

E) blepharitis

38) All of the following are functions of the nose EXCEPT

A) cooling air that enters from the outside.

B) trapping large particles in the air.

C) moisturizing the air.

D) recognizing 4000 separate smells.

E) serving as a passageway from outside to the upper respiratory tract.

39) The suffix in the term rhinoplasty means

A) suture.

B) condition.

C) surgical repair.

D) surgical excision.

E) nose.

40) Mr. Slicer has been diagnosed with cancer of the lung and is scheduled for a lung resection. The explanation of the procedure given to Mr. Slicer is that the physician plans to

A) remove a small sample of tissue for tests.

B) remove the affected area of the lung.

C) make a small, round opening in the lung.

D) graft normal tissue over the cancerous lesion.

E) insert a drainage tube in the thorax.

41) Which of the following terms means removal of a lung?

A) Lobectomy

B) Segmentectomy

C) Bronchiectomy

D) Pneumonectomy

E) Pulmonectomy

42) Choose the correctly spelled medical term.

A) Trachiostomy

B) Tomagraphy

C) Mediastinoscopy

D) Endotrachael

E) Bronchoscopie

43) What does the suffix in the term adenoid mean?

A) Gland

B) Small

C) Without

D) Resembling

E) Pertaining to

44) Which of the following terms is a synonym for rhinitis?

A) Sinusitis

B) Mucopurulent

C) Laryngitis

D) Coryza

E) Epistaxis

45) The prefix in the term apnea means

A) breathe.

B) without.

C) difficulty.

D) pertaining to.

E) away.

46) What is the name of the procedure that must be performed before a non-breathing patient can be placed on a ventilator?

A) Tracheotomy

B) Endotracheal intubation

C) Bronchoscopy

D) Continuous positive airway pressure

E) Positive end-expiratory pressure

47) What is the meaning of the suffix in the term thoracentesis?

A) Surgical repair

B) Removal of

C) Abnormal condition

D) To puncture

E) New opening

48) 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?

A) Rhinitis

B) Sinusitis

C) Epistaxis

D) Pneumonia

E) Diphtheria

49) Choose the correct construction for a term that means condition of below normal levels of oxygen in tissues, gases or blood.

A) oxy + ia

B) cyan + osis

C) hyp + ox + ia

D) hyper + ox + ia

E) hyper + capn + ia

50) What does the abbreviation PEEP refer to?

A) A technique in ventilation to keep the alveoli from collapsing

B) The sound of an obstructed airway

C) A test for vital capacity

D) Surgical removal of a section of the lung

E) Examination of the pharynx

51) What is the correct spelling of the term that means an inflammation of the throat?

A) Pheringitis

B) Pairyngitis

C) Pharynxitis

D) Pharyngitis

E) Pharingitis

52) In the term polysomnography, what does the prefix mean?

A) Process of recording

B) Sleep

C) Excessive

D) Enlarged

E) Many

53) Which of the following terms refers to the noise produced by vibrations in the structures of the nasopharynx?

A) Stridor

B) Snore

C) Rhonchi

D) Wheezes

E) Crackles

54) The term that refers to the connective tissue framework that supports the parenchyma of an organ or gland is

A) conchae.

B) hilum.

C) mesentery.

D) stroma.

E) turbinates.

55) The term that refers to the mass of lymphoid tissue in the oropharynx is

A) adenoid.

B) sphenoid.

C) tonsil.

D) node.

E) uvula.

56) Which of the following terms has a word element that means split?

A) Biconcave

B) Hilum

C) Mediastinal

D) Diaphragmatic

E) Fissure

57) What is the correct spelling of the term that means inflammation of the mass of lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat?

A) Tonsilitis

B) Toncilitis

C) Tonsillitis

D) Tonsilosis

E) Toncillitis

58) Pulmonary rehabilitation is an important component in treating patients with chronic respiratory conditions. A patient in pulmonary rehabilitation can expect to receive which of the following procedures/services?

A) Rhinoplasty

B) Blood pressure management

C) Monitoring fluid intake

D) Exercises for the upper and lower extremities

E) Tracheal aspiration

59) The medical term which means loss of voice is

A) aphonia.

B) apnea.

C) dysphonia.

D) laryngitis.

E) dyspnea.

60) What is the plural form of the singular term naris?

A) Nares

B) Narises

C) Nosis

D) Narus

E) Nari

61) 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

A) laceration.

B) debridement.

C) lysis.

D) cryosurgery.

E) cautery.

62) What does the term cricoid mean?

A) The location of the thyroid gland

B) Resembling a neck

C) Resembling cartilage

D) Ring-shaped cartilage in the larynx

E) Oval-shaped cartilage in the trachea

63) Where is the laryngopharynx located?

A) Below the tip of the epiglottis

B) Below the soft palate and above the epiglottis

C) At the back of the nose and above the soft palate

D) Directly beneath the uvula

E) In the space between the tonsils

64) Which of the following infections is characterized by a cough that sounds like a seal barking?

A) Pneumonia

B) Croup

C) Diphtheria

D) Tuberculosis

E) Pleurisy

65) Which of the following terms has a root element that means cloud?

A) Mucolytic

B) Nebulizer

C) Intubate

D) Oxygen

E) Bronchodilator

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

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.

67) Identify the muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.

A) Sternocleidomastoid

B) Pectoralis major

C) Trapezius

D) Latissimus dorsi

E) Diaphragm

68) Tonsillitis is most frequently caused by which of the following bacteria?

A) Streptococci

B) Staphylococci

C) Meningococci

D) Gonococci

E) Pneumococci

69) 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.

A) Canneula

B) Canula

C) Cannula

D) Canulla

E) Canuela

70) Identify the term that has both a root/combining form and a root.

A) Cannula

B) Pneumonectomy

C) Mucolytic

D) Polysomnography

E) Mediastinum

71) Which test measures the levels of both oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood?

A) Oximeter

B) Spirometer

C) Polysomnography

D) Complete blood count

E) Arterial blood gases

72) A synonym for the term Adam's apple is

A) larynx.

B) pharynx.

C) thyroid cartilage.

D) epiglottis.

E) palate.

73) All of the following results are included in a pulmonary function test (PFT) report EXCEPT

A) forced vital capacity.

B) flow rates.

C) peak expiratory flow rate.

D) forced expiratory volume in one second.

E) lung volume.

74) What is the rationale for prescribing a mucolytic agent to a patient?

A) To decrease inflammation of the airways.

B) To treat the effects of hypoxia.

C) To break up thick secretions in the airways.

D) To kill bacteria causing infection.

E) To stop the patient from coughing.

75) The structure that prevents food from entering the larynx is the

A) epiglottis.

B) pharynx.

C) uvula.

D) soft palate.

E) tongue.

76) Ventolin is an example of a drug belonging to which of the following classifications of medications?

A) Antibiotics

B) Bronchodilators

C) Expectorants

D) Mucolytics

E) Anti-inflammatories

77) Which of the following terms has a suffix that means condition?

A) Bronchiectasis

B) Hemothorax

C) Empyema

D) Tuberculosis

E) Mesothelioma

78) What is the term that describes the loud, high-pitched sound made with each inhalation that occurs when there is respiratory obstruction in the larynx or trachea?

A) Rales

B) Crepitus

C) Stridor

D) Wheezing

E) Rhonchi

79) Choose the term that has a suffix that means inflammation.

A) Pneumonectomy

B) Thromboembolism

C) Thoracentesis

D) Pneumonitis

E) Sarcoidosis

80) The right lung has ________ lobes.

A) one.

B) two.

C) three.

D) four.

E) five.

81) Identify the correct spelling of the medical term that means pus in the pleural cavity.

A) Empyema

B) Impyema

C) Empiema

D) Impiema

E) Ampyema

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

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

A) Hyper-

B) Hypo-

C) Eu-

D) Tachy-

E) Dys-

84) The adjective form of the medical term that describes a bluish discoloration of the skin, lips, and nail beds due to low levels of oxygen in the blood is ________.

85) The congenital, genetic disorder which causes an increased viscosity of secretions from the pancreas, salivary glands, liver, intestines and lungs is ________.

86) The diagnostic method of listening to breath sounds with a stethoscope is called ________.

87) A condition that results from the entry of air into the pleural cavity, usually as a result of trauma such as a fractured rib, knife blade, or bullet that lacerates the parietal pleura is a(n) ________.

88) A diagnostic procedure in which a fiber-optic endoscope is inserted into the bronchial tree to visually examine it, biopsy the tissue, or take a wash for secretions is called a(n) ________.

89) The medical care, including prescribing medication, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for a patient with COPD, would be handled by a(n)

A) thoracic surgeon.

B) pulmonologist.

C) cardiologist.

D) registered respiratory therapist.

E) registered nurse.

90) The physician orders aerosol therapy for a hospitalized patient diagnosed with asthma. The professional that would deliver this therapy would be a

A) OTA.

B) EMT.

C) RRT.

D) OB.

E) RN.

91) The definition of hypoxemia is

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.

92) Which of the following is the correct description of a flail chest?

A) air in the pleural space

B) air and blood in the pleural space

C) three or more consecutive broken ribs

D) right heart failure due to pulmonary hypertension

E) inflammation of the pleura

93) A coal miner comes in to pulmonary clinic complaining of SOB. Which group of diagnostic tests should be ordered to evaluate the presence of lung disease?

A) ARDS

B) NRDS

C) PFT

D) PET

E) PDT

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

A) spirometry

B) CPAP

C) polysomnography

D) bronchoscopy

E) PEEP

95) A synonym for LTB is

A) epiglottis.

B) bronchiolitis.

C) chronic bronchitis.

D) croup.

E) pneumonia.

96) The function of the epiglottis is to

A) cover the larynx when swallowing.

B) produce sound.

C) keep the trachea as an open passageway for air.

D) warm, moisten, and filter incoming air.

E) prevent pathogens from entering the respiratory tract.

97) Identify the protein and fat compound that creates surface tension to keep alveoli open.

A) Anticholinergic

B) Phlegm

C) Surfactant

D) Silicone

E) Glucocorticosteroid

98) The ease at which the lungs expand on inspiration is called

A) inflation.

B) elasticity.

C) surfactant.

D) compliance.

E) ventilation.

99) The RRT correctly documented the patient's coughing up bloody sputum as ________.

A) phlegm

B) mucopurulent

C) epistaxis

D) hemoptysis

E) hematemesis

100) An example of peripheral cyanosis is

A) the lips have a bluish tint.

B) the lips are bright red in color.

C) the fingertips have a bluish tint.

D) the fingertips are bright red in color.

E) the chest and abdomen have a bluish tint.

101) Dyspnea is a synonym for

A) COPD.

B) CF.

C) SOB.

D) CHF.

E) URI.

102) In which pulmonary disease do bullae often occur?

A) Emphysema

B) Pleurisy

C) Pneumonia

D) Cystic fibrosis

E) Bronchiectasis

103) A condition that occurs as a result of CHF is

A) emphysema.

B) cystic fibrosis.

C) mesothelioma.

D) pulmonary edema.

E) empyema.

104) An infection that involves the lung parenchyma and bronchioles is

A) bronchiolitis

B) bronchopneumonia

C) pneumothorax

D) empyema

E) pneumoconiosis

105) Because the cancer was localized and involved a small area of the lung, the thoracic surgeon performed a

A) segmentectomy.

B) pneumonectomy.

C) lobectomy.

D) pulmonectomy.

E) wedge resection.

106) The RRT used a(n) ________ to measure the patient's FVC.

A) nebulizer

B) cannula

C) spirometer

D) ventilator

E) peak flow meter

107) Long-term exposure to asbestos can result in a type of cancer affecting the pleura known as

A) sarcoma.

B) bronchogenic adenoma.

C) mesothelioma.

D) sarcoidoma.

E) bronchogenic carcinoma.

108) The cause of NRDS is

A) repeated lung infections.

B) exposure to pollutants.

C) a lack of surfactant.

D) genetic, through the mother.

E) a congenital heart defect.

109) A device that rapidly delivers a bronchodilator to the lungs is a

A) MDI.

B) PFT.

C) PEFR.

D) CPAP.

E) PEEP.

110) The correct spelling of the term that means fibrotic lung disease from inhaling silica particles is ________.

111) Correctly spell the term that means collapse of a part of a lung.

112) Correctly spell the medical term that means pertaining to a disease of unknown etiology.

113) The respiratory therapist counts a patient's respiratory rate at 6 breaths per minute. Which of the following terms would be used to document this in the patient's medical record?

A) Tachypnea

B) Eupnea

C) Bradypnea

D) Apnea

E) Dyspnea

114) Choose the correct pronunciation of the medical term cannula.

A) can-ewe-lah

B) KAN-you-lah

C) can-YOU-law

D) kan-you-LAH

E) CANU-lah

115) Choose the correct pronunciation for the medical term respiratory.

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-REE

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

A) hypo + ox + emia

B) hyper + capnia

C) Hyper + carb + emia

D) Hyper + capn + ia

E) Hyper + capn + emia