Question 1

The suffix -ptysis means

Accepted Answer

A)  breathing. 
B)  coughing. 
C)  spitting. 
D)  smell. 
E)  carbon dioxide. 
A)  breathing. 
B)  coughing. 
C)  spitting. 
D)  smell. 
E)  carbon dioxide.

Question 2

Which medication acts on the immune system by blocking production of substances that trigger allergic and inflammatory actions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expectorant 
B)  Bronchodilator 
C)  Corticosteroid 
D)  Antihistamine 
E)  Antibiotic 
A)  Expectorant 
B)  Bronchodilator 
C)  Corticosteroid 
D)  Antihistamine 
E)  Antibiotic

Question 3

Use -ptysis to build a word that means spitting blood:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use -ptysis to build a word that...

Question 4

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-decrease of oxygen in the blood
Completion
Complete each statement.

Accepted Answer

A) acidosis 
B) acid-base status 
C) aerosol therapy 
D) anosmia 
E) antihistamine
F)antitussive
G)antral lavage
H)asthma
I)atelectasis
J)consolidation
K)deviated septum
L)emphysema
M)epistaxis
N)exudate
O)hypoxemia
P)hypoxia
Q)intubation
R)mediastinoscopy
S)pertussis
T)pleurisy
U)polysomnography
V)pulmonary edema
W)rhonchus
X)spirometry
Y)surfactant
Z)sweat test 
A) acidosis 
B) acid-base status 
C) aerosol therapy 
D) anosmia 
E) antihistamine
F)antitussive
G)antral lavage
H)asthma
I)atelectasis
J)consolidation
K)deviated septum
L)emphysema
M)epistaxis
N)exudate
O)hypoxemia
P)hypoxia
Q)intubation
R)mediastinoscopy
S)pertussis
T)pleurisy
U)polysomnography
V)pulmonary edema
W)rhonchus
X)spirometry
Y)surfactant
Z)sweat test

Question 5

Use pulmon/o to build a word that means specialist in the study of the lungs: _____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use pulmon/o to build a word that...

Question 6

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-nose

Accepted Answer

A) adenoid/o 
B) alveol/o 
C) anthrac/o 
D) atel/o 
E) bronchi/o
F)bronchiol/o
G)coni/o
H)cyan/o
I)epiglott/o
J)layrng/o
K)lob/o
L)mediastin/o
M)orth/o
N)ox/o
O)pector/o
P)pharyng/o
Q)phren/o
R)pleur/o
S)pneum/o
T)pulmon/o
U)rhin/o
V)sept/o
W)sinus/o
X)spir/o
Y)tonsill/o
Z)trache/o 
A) adenoid/o 
B) alveol/o 
C) anthrac/o 
D) atel/o 
E) bronchi/o
F)bronchiol/o
G)coni/o
H)cyan/o
I)epiglott/o
J)layrng/o
K)lob/o
L)mediastin/o
M)orth/o
N)ox/o
O)pector/o
P)pharyng/o
Q)phren/o
R)pleur/o
S)pneum/o
T)pulmon/o
U)rhin/o
V)sept/o
W)sinus/o
X)spir/o
Y)tonsill/o
Z)trache/o

Question 7

Accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity is called

Accepted Answer

A)  pleurisy. 
B)  pertussis. 
C)  hypoxia. 
D)  pulmonary embolism. 
E)  pyothorax. 
A)  pleurisy. 
B)  pertussis. 
C)  hypoxia. 
D)  pulmonary embolism. 
E)  pyothorax.

Question 8

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-absence of or decrease in the sense of smell

Accepted Answer

A) acidosis 
B) acid-base status 
C) aerosol therapy 
D) anosmia 
E) antihistamine
F)antitussive
G)antral lavage
H)asthma
I)atelectasis
J)consolidation
K)deviated septum
L)emphysema
M)epistaxis
N)exudate
O)hypoxemia
P)hypoxia
Q)intubation
R)mediastinoscopy
S)pertussis
T)pleurisy
U)polysomnography
V)pulmonary edema
W)rhonchus
X)spirometry
Y)surfactant
Z)sweat test 
A) acidosis 
B) acid-base status 
C) aerosol therapy 
D) anosmia 
E) antihistamine
F)antitussive
G)antral lavage
H)asthma
I)atelectasis
J)consolidation
K)deviated septum
L)emphysema
M)epistaxis
N)exudate
O)hypoxemia
P)hypoxia
Q)intubation
R)mediastinoscopy
S)pertussis
T)pleurisy
U)polysomnography
V)pulmonary edema
W)rhonchus
X)spirometry
Y)surfactant
Z)sweat test

Question 9

The space in the chest between the lungs is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  pleural cavity. 
B)  diaphragm. 
C)  alveolus. 
D)  sinus cavity. 
E)  mediastinum. 
A)  pleural cavity. 
B)  diaphragm. 
C)  alveolus. 
D)  sinus cavity. 
E)  mediastinum.

Question 10

Nares are divided by the

Accepted Answer

A)  epiglottis. 
B)  adenoids. 
C)  alveoli. 
D)  septum. 
E)  turbinates. 
A)  epiglottis. 
B)  adenoids. 
C)  alveoli. 
D)  septum. 
E)  turbinates.

Question 11

When the diaphragm contracts, it partially

Accepted Answer

A)  descends into the abdominal cavity. 
B)  ascends into the thoracic cavity. 
C)  fills the pleural cavity with air. 
D)  fills the pleural cavity with serous fluid. 
E)  forces air from the lungs. 
A)  descends into the abdominal cavity. 
B)  ascends into the thoracic cavity. 
C)  fills the pleural cavity with air. 
D)  fills the pleural cavity with serous fluid. 
E)  forces air from the lungs.

Question 12

What lung disorder is commonly caused by a deep vein thrombosis that travels from the leg to the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pulmonary edema 
B)  Consolidation 
C)  Pulmonary embolism 
D)  Pneumonia 
E)  Pleural effusion 
A)  Pulmonary edema 
B)  Consolidation 
C)  Pulmonary embolism 
D)  Pneumonia 
E)  Pleural effusion

Question 13

Build a word that means excision of a lobe (of the lung):

Accepted Answer

The answer of Build a word that means excision of...

Question 14

Build a word that means paralysis of the larynx:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Build a word that means paralysis of...

Question 15

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-mediastinum

Accepted Answer

A) adenoid/o 
B) alveol/o 
C) anthrac/o 
D) atel/o 
E) bronchi/o
F)bronchiol/o
G)coni/o
H)cyan/o
I)epiglott/o
J)layrng/o
K)lob/o
L)mediastin/o
M)orth/o
N)ox/o
O)pector/o
P)pharyng/o
Q)phren/o
R)pleur/o
S)pneum/o
T)pulmon/o
U)rhin/o
V)sept/o
W)sinus/o
X)spir/o
Y)tonsill/o
Z)trache/o 
A) adenoid/o 
B) alveol/o 
C) anthrac/o 
D) atel/o 
E) bronchi/o
F)bronchiol/o
G)coni/o
H)cyan/o
I)epiglott/o
J)layrng/o
K)lob/o
L)mediastin/o
M)orth/o
N)ox/o
O)pector/o
P)pharyng/o
Q)phren/o
R)pleur/o
S)pneum/o
T)pulmon/o
U)rhin/o
V)sept/o
W)sinus/o
X)spir/o
Y)tonsill/o
Z)trache/o

Question 16

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-disease characterized by a decrease in alveolar elasticity

Accepted Answer

A) acidosis 
B) acid-base status 
C) aerosol therapy 
D) anosmia 
E) antihistamine
F)antitussive
G)antral lavage
H)asthma
I)atelectasis
J)consolidation
K)deviated septum
L)emphysema
M)epistaxis
N)exudate
O)hypoxemia
P)hypoxia
Q)intubation
R)mediastinoscopy
S)pertussis
T)pleurisy
U)polysomnography
V)pulmonary edema
W)rhonchus
X)spirometry
Y)surfactant
Z)sweat test 
A) acidosis 
B) acid-base status 
C) aerosol therapy 
D) anosmia 
E) antihistamine
F)antitussive
G)antral lavage
H)asthma
I)atelectasis
J)consolidation
K)deviated septum
L)emphysema
M)epistaxis
N)exudate
O)hypoxemia
P)hypoxia
Q)intubation
R)mediastinoscopy
S)pertussis
T)pleurisy
U)polysomnography
V)pulmonary edema
W)rhonchus
X)spirometry
Y)surfactant
Z)sweat test

Question 17

Antral lavage is the irrigation of the paranasal sinuses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The suffix -phonia means

Accepted Answer

A)  speaking. 
B)  voice. 
C)  spitting. 
D)  smell. 
E)  carbon dioxide. 
A)  speaking. 
B)  voice. 
C)  spitting. 
D)  smell. 
E)  carbon dioxide.

Question 19

Which imaging procedure evaluates airflow and blood flow in the lungs to detect a blood clot?

Accepted Answer

A)  Computed tomography pulmonary angiography 
B)  Ventilation-profusion (V-Q) scan 
C)  Chest x-ray 
D)  Chest ultrasonography 
E)  Positron emission tomography 
A)  Computed tomography pulmonary angiography 
B)  Ventilation-profusion (V-Q) scan 
C)  Chest x-ray 
D)  Chest ultrasonography 
E)  Positron emission tomography

Question 20

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-lung

Accepted Answer

A) adenoid/o 
B) alveol/o 
C) anthrac/o 
D) atel/o 
E) bronchi/o
F)bronchiol/o
G)coni/o
H)cyan/o
I)epiglott/o
J)layrng/o
K)lob/o
L)mediastin/o
M)orth/o
N)ox/o
O)pector/o
P)pharyng/o
Q)phren/o
R)pleur/o
S)pneum/o
T)pulmon/o
U)rhin/o
V)sept/o
W)sinus/o
X)spir/o
Y)tonsill/o
Z)trache/o 
A) adenoid/o 
B) alveol/o 
C) anthrac/o 
D) atel/o 
E) bronchi/o
F)bronchiol/o
G)coni/o
H)cyan/o
I)epiglott/o
J)layrng/o
K)lob/o
L)mediastin/o
M)orth/o
N)ox/o
O)pector/o
P)pharyng/o
Q)phren/o
R)pleur/o
S)pneum/o
T)pulmon/o
U)rhin/o
V)sept/o
W)sinus/o
X)spir/o
Y)tonsill/o
Z)trache/o

The suffix -ptysis means

Which medication acts on the immune system by blocking production of substances that trigger allergic and inflammatory actions?

Use -ptysis to build a word that means spitting blood:

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -decrease of oxygen in the blood Completion Complete each statement.

Use pulmon/o to build a word that means specialist in the study of the lungs: _____________________

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -nose

Accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity is called

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -absence of or decrease in the sense of smell

The space in the chest between the lungs is called the

Nares are divided by the

When the diaphragm contracts, it partially

What lung disorder is commonly caused by a deep vein thrombosis that travels from the leg to the lungs?

Build a word that means excision of a lobe (of the lung):

Build a word that means paralysis of the larynx:

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -mediastinum

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -disease characterized by a decrease in alveolar elasticity

Antral lavage is the irrigation of the paranasal sinuses.

The suffix -phonia means

Which imaging procedure evaluates airflow and blood flow in the lungs to detect a blood clot?

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -lung

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Exam 7: Respiratory System

The suffix -ptysis means

Which medication acts on the immune system by blocking production of substances that trigger allergic and inflammatory actions?

Use -ptysis to build a word that means spitting blood:

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -decrease of oxygen in the blood Completion Complete each statement.

Use pulmon/o to build a word that means specialist in the study of the lungs: _____________________

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -nose

Accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity is called

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -absence of or decrease in the sense of smell

The space in the chest between the lungs is called the

Nares are divided by the

When the diaphragm contracts, it partially

What lung disorder is commonly caused by a deep vein thrombosis that travels from the leg to the lungs?

Build a word that means excision of a lobe (of the lung):

Build a word that means paralysis of the larynx:

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -mediastinum

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -disease characterized by a decrease in alveolar elasticity

Antral lavage is the irrigation of the paranasal sinuses.

The suffix -phonia means

Which imaging procedure evaluates airflow and blood flow in the lungs to detect a blood clot?

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -lung

Basic Elements of a Medical Word

Suffixes

Prefixes

Body Structure

Integumentary System

Digestive System

Cardiovascular System

Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Musculoskeletal System

Urinary System

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Nervous System

Special Senses

Filters