Question 1

Build a word that means excision of the tonsils:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-decrease of oxygen in the tissues

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 3

The abbreviation COPD is associated with cystic fibrosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Polysomnography tests whether a patient has a tendency to sleepwalk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What procedure helps maintain an open airway to facilitate ventilation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Auscultation 
B)  Percussion 
C)  Spirometry 
D)  Postural drainage 
E)  Endotracheal intubation 
A)  Auscultation 
B)  Percussion 
C)  Spirometry 
D)  Postural drainage 
E)  Endotracheal intubation

Question 6

Absence of the sense of smell is called

Accepted Answer

A)  epistaxis. 
B)  siderosis. 
C)  anosmia. 
D)  ascites. 
E)  anoxia. 
A)  epistaxis. 
B)  siderosis. 
C)  anosmia. 
D)  ascites. 
E)  anoxia.

Question 7

An exudate is a noninflammatory fluid that resembles serum but with less protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A surgical opening in the neck for insertion of a breathing tube is called

Accepted Answer

A)  tracheotomy. 
B)  tracheostomy. 
C)  lobotomy. 
D)  lobectomy. 
E)  tracheoplasty. 
A)  tracheotomy. 
B)  tracheostomy. 
C)  lobotomy. 
D)  lobectomy. 
E)  tracheoplasty.

Question 9

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-tonsils

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 10

Which procedure is a surgical puncture of the pleural cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pneumocentesis 
B)  Empyema 
C)  Pneumotomy 
D)  Thoracotomy 
E)  Thoracentesis 
A)  Pneumocentesis 
B)  Empyema 
C)  Pneumotomy 
D)  Thoracotomy 
E)  Thoracentesis

Question 11

Use steth/o to build a word that means instrument to examine the chest:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The parietal pleura glides smoothly over the visceral pleura because the pleural cavity normally contains a small amount of

Accepted Answer

A)  pus. 
B)  blood. 
C)  air. 
D)  sputum. 
E)  lubricating fluid. 
A)  pus. 
B)  blood. 
C)  air. 
D)  sputum. 
E)  lubricating fluid.

Question 13

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-pleura

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 14

Which test assesses the ability of the lungs to take in and expel air and evaluates gas exchange across the alveolocapillary membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)  T&A 
B)  PFT 
C)  ABG 
D)  AFB 
E)  URI 
A)  T&A 
B)  PFT 
C)  ABG 
D)  AFB 
E)  URI

Question 15

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-dust

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

Which method delivers medication directly to the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)  AFB 
B)  CXR 
C)  ABG 
D)  DPI 
E)  MRI 
A)  AFB 
B)  CXR 
C)  ABG 
D)  DPI 
E)  MRI

Question 17

Solidification of the lungs is called

Accepted Answer

A)  sclerosis. 
B)  pneumoconiosis. 
C)  consolidation. 
D)  hemoptysis. 
E)  thoracostenosis. 
A)  sclerosis. 
B)  pneumoconiosis. 
C)  consolidation. 
D)  hemoptysis. 
E)  thoracostenosis.

Question 18

The mediastinum contains the

Accepted Answer

A)  aorta, heart, stomach, and diaphragm. 
B)  heart, stomach, lungs, and diaphragm. 
C)  esophagus, stomach, lungs, and heart. 
D)  heart, aorta, esophagus, and bronchi. 
E)  heart, esophagus, oropharynx, and lungs. 
A)  aorta, heart, stomach, and diaphragm. 
B)  heart, stomach, lungs, and diaphragm. 
C)  esophagus, stomach, lungs, and heart. 
D)  heart, aorta, esophagus, and bronchi. 
E)  heart, esophagus, oropharynx, and lungs.

Question 19

Prefix brady- means

Accepted Answer

A)  rapid. 
B)  imperfect. 
C)  usual. 
D)  poor. 
E)  slow. 
A)  rapid. 
B)  imperfect. 
C)  usual. 
D)  poor. 
E)  slow.

Question 20

Which is an abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crackle 
B)  Coryza 
C)  Anosmia 
D)  Paroxysm 
E)  Epistaxis 
A)  Crackle 
B)  Coryza 
C)  Anosmia 
D)  Paroxysm 
E)  Epistaxis

Build a word that means excision of the tonsils:

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -decrease of oxygen in the tissues

The abbreviation COPD is associated with cystic fibrosis.

Polysomnography tests whether a patient has a tendency to sleepwalk.

What procedure helps maintain an open airway to facilitate ventilation?

Absence of the sense of smell is called

An exudate is a noninflammatory fluid that resembles serum but with less protein.

A surgical opening in the neck for insertion of a breathing tube is called

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -tonsils

Which procedure is a surgical puncture of the pleural cavity?

Use steth/o to build a word that means instrument to examine the chest:

The parietal pleura glides smoothly over the visceral pleura because the pleural cavity normally contains a small amount of

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -pleura

Which test assesses the ability of the lungs to take in and expel air and evaluates gas exchange across the alveolocapillary membrane?

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -dust

Which method delivers medication directly to the lungs?

Solidification of the lungs is called

The mediastinum contains the

Prefix brady- means

Which is an abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation?

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Exam 7: Respiratory System

Build a word that means excision of the tonsils:

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -decrease of oxygen in the tissues

The abbreviation COPD is associated with cystic fibrosis.

Polysomnography tests whether a patient has a tendency to sleepwalk.

What procedure helps maintain an open airway to facilitate ventilation?

Absence of the sense of smell is called

An exudate is a noninflammatory fluid that resembles serum but with less protein.

A surgical opening in the neck for insertion of a breathing tube is called

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -tonsils

Which procedure is a surgical puncture of the pleural cavity?

Use steth/o to build a word that means instrument to examine the chest:

The parietal pleura glides smoothly over the visceral pleura because the pleural cavity normally contains a small amount of

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -pleura

Which test assesses the ability of the lungs to take in and expel air and evaluates gas exchange across the alveolocapillary membrane?

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -dust

Which method delivers medication directly to the lungs?

Solidification of the lungs is called

The mediastinum contains the

Prefix brady- means

Which is an abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation?

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

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