CC306M: Medical Terminology
Quiz 6
Section 1: Creating Terms
Directions: For each definition, select the best medical term from the terms provided.
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breathing pattern with a respiratory rate equal to or fewer than 8 breaths per minute; abnormally slow breathing rate a.
apnea b.
hypopnea c.
eupnea d.
bradypnea
2.
breathing pattern with a respiratory rate between 12 and 20 breaths per minute; normal breathing rate a.
eupnea b.
hyperpnea c.
orthopnea d.
tachypnea
3.
deficient amount of oxygen in the blood a.
hypoxia b.
hypoxemia c.
hypercapnia d.
hypoventilation
4.
obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by overexpansion of the alveoli with air; comes from the Greek word ‘to enflate’ a.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) b.
emphysema c.
empyema d.
bronchiectasis
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drug that breaks up mucus and promotes coughing a.
expectoration b.
expectorant c.
expectorine d.
expectoral
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incision into a chest a.
thoracoplasty b.
thoracentesis c.
thoracotomy d.
thoracostomy
7.
chronic restrictive pulmonary disease resulting from the prolonged inhalation of fine dusts like coal, asbestos or silicone a.
pythorax b.
pneumonia c.
pneumoconiosis d.
pleurisy
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bluish coloration of the skin caused by a deficient amount of oxygen in the blood a.
cyanosis b.
Raynaud’s syndrome c.
cyanoticus d.
integumentary edema
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lung cancer a.
pneumosarcoma b.
bronchogenic carcinoma c.
bronchiectasis carcinoma d.
pulmonary edema
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10.
removal of an entire lung a.
thoracectomy b.
pulmonotomy c.
pneumonectomy d.
pneumonotomy
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shallow breathing a.
hyperpnea b.
hypopnea c.
bradypnea d.
tachypnea
12.
excessive movement of air into and out of the lungs, causes hypocarbia a.
hyperpnea b.
tachypnea c.
hyperventilation d.
hypoventilation
13.
fluid filling the spaces around the alveoli and, eventually, flooding into the alveoli a.
pulmonaquitis b.
pulmonary edemic c.
pulmonary edema d.
hypoxemoderma
14.
inherited disease; malfunction of exocrine gland causing secretion of abnormally thick mucus a.
hypermucus disorder b.
pertussis c.
cystic fibrosis d.
tuberculosis
15.
from the Greek word for panting; spasm of bronchial tubes or swelling of mucous membrane; sudden attacks a.
asthma b.
bronchiectasis c.
bronchitis d.
bronchogenic carcinoma
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16.
disease caused by a bacterium; causes inflammation and caseous necrosis; 1/3 of the world’s population is infected; only 1 in 10 infections progresses to active disease a.
pertussis b.
pneumoconiosis c.
cystic fibrosis d.
tuberculosis
17.
degeneration and death of tissue with a cheese-like appearance a.
cheesus necrosis b.
caeseous necrosis c.
stridor d.
Cheyne-Stokes
18. abnormal dialation of the bronchi with accumulation of mucus
a. bronchiocentesis
b. bronchiectasis
c. atelectasis
d. bronchitis
19. set of diseases involving chronically poor airflow that worsens over time; includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema a. cystic fibrosis b. asthma c. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) d. pleurisy
20. inflammation in the lung resulting from infection by bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites or from aspiration of chemicals, often with pleural effusion a. cystic fibrosis b. tuberculosis c. laryngospasm d. pneumonia
Section 2: Defining Terms
Directions : For each of the following terms, select the best definition from the options provided.
21.
rhinorrhea a.
the discharge of blood from the nasal cavity b.
thin, watery discharge from the nose; a runny nose c.
presence of numerous polyps in the nasal cavity d.
inflammation of the sinus cavity
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22.
atelectasis a.
chronic restrictive pulmonary disease resulting from prolonged inhalation of fine dusts b.
lung cancer c.
abnormal dilation of the lungs d.
collapse of lung tissue (alveoli)
23.
epistaxis a.
nosebleed b.
coughing up and spitting out of material from the lungs c.
normal breathing d.
accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity
24.
hemoptysis a.
accumulation of blood in the lungs b.
coughing up and spitting out mucus from the lungs c.
coughing up and spitting out blood from the lungs d.
accumulation of blood and air in the lungs
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25.
pertussis (whopping cough) a.
inflammation of the upper airways with swelling b.
contagious bacterial disease; prevented by vaccine c.
abnormal dilation of the lungs d.
spasm of the bronchial tubes
26.
thoracoscopy a.
puncture for aspiration of the chest b.
endoscopic examination of the pleural cavity c.
excision of the chest d.
incision into the chest
27.
tracheostomy a.
creation of an opening in the trachea, usually to insert a tube b.
incision into the trachea c.
excision of the trachea d.
puncture for aspiration of the trachea
28.
orthopnea a.
deep breathing b.
breathing pattern between 12 and 20 breaths per minute c.
normal, correct breathing rate d.
the inability to breath except in an upright position
29.
hypercapnia a.
deficient level of carbon dioxide in the blood b.
excessive level of carbon dioxide in the blood c.
deficient level of oxygen in tissue cells d.
deficient level of oxygen in the blood cells
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30.
eupnea a.
condition involving a lack of a consistent breathing pattern b.
irregular breathing pattern with a respiratory rate under 8 breaths per minute c.
normal breathing with a respiratory rate between 12 and 20 breaths per minute d.
breathing pattern in which patient stops breathing for intervals of 20 seconds or longer
Section 3: Combining Forms
Directions : For each of the following combining forms, select the best definition.
31.
capn/o a.
carbon monoxide b.
carbon dioxide c.
color d.
juice
32.
phren/o a.
diaphragm b.
pharynx c.
lung d.
breathing
33.
palat/o a.
lung b.
mouth c.
palate d.
pleura
34.
pleur/o a.
chest b.
lining of the lungs c.
throat d.
air
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35.
or/o a.
mouth b.
nose c.
throat d.
sound
36.
lob/o a. lobe b. oxygen c. lobotomy d. brain
37.
rhin/o a. rhinoceros b. mouth c. nose d. horn
38.
spir/o a. pray b. spirit c. heart d. breathing
39.
pector/o a. heart b. lung c. chest d. rib
40.
–pnea a. chest b. breathing c. heart d. sputum
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Section 5: Identification
Directions : Please identify the anatomical terms indicated on the diagram below.
41. Branched airways from trachea to alveoli a. Bronchial tree (bronchi) b. Lobes c. Tracheae D. Uvulae
42. Windpipe, passage for air from larynx to carina a. Larynx b. Pharynx c. Trachea d. Pleura
43. Partition that separates thorax into two compartments; encloses heart, trachea and thymus a. Cilia b. Parenchyma c. Sinus d. Mediastinum
44. Membranes that enclose lungs and line thoracic cavity a. Pleura b. Diaphragm c. Adenoids d. Lobes
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45. Lid-like structure that covers larynx during swallowing a. Glottis b. Epiglottis c. Trachea d. Pharynx
46. Lymphatic tissue on each side of pharynx that filters air to protect body from bacterial invasion a. Uvula b. Tonsils c. Sinuses d. Palates
47. Throat; passageway for food to the esophagus and for air to larynx a. Trachea b. Bronchi c. Pharynx d. Esophagus
48. Voice box; passageway for air moving from pharynx to trachea a. Trachea b. Larynx c. Pharynx d. Esophagus
49. Lymphatic tissue on back of pharynx behind nose; larger in puberty than adulthood a. Palate b. Sinus c. Adenoid d. Uvula
50. Thin-walled, microscopic air sacs that exchange gasses a. Bronchioles b. Bronchi c. Alveoli d. Adenoids
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Section 6: Application
Directions : Using the SOAP form provided below, answer the questions on the back of this sheet.
CC: 46 y.o.
♀ c/o chest pain when she takes a deep breath.
Pt admits SOB and fatigue. Pt denies any ETOH consumption or Hx of smoking.
S: Pt complains, “My chest hurts when I take a deep breath”.
O: Awake; alert; oriented to time, place and person; sitting upright in bed ĉ arms leaning over bedside stand; pale, dry skin.
VS: BP: 130/89; RR: 22; P: 110; T: 101 F
Respiratory: Bronchial breath sounds in left bases - posteriorly, occasionally expectorating small amounts of purulent sputum.
IMP: Pneumonia
P: Therapeutic: Assist with coughing and deep breathing at least q. ii h; postural drainage and percussion q. iv h; assist ĉ ambulation as per physician orders and patient tolerance.
Diagnostic: Get CXR to assess extent of inflammation/infection.
Medication: 1. Zithromaxin: 500 mg on day i, then 250 mg days ii through v.
2. Guaifenesin: 200 mg q. iv hr for v d.
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51. What is the patient’s chief complaint?
Chest pain (angina pectoris)
52. Based on the patient’s vital signs, what is her most likely breathing pattern?
Tachypnea
53. What is the doctor’s assessment/impression?
Pneumonia
54. and 55. Identify ONE type of lung sound we discussed and what that type of problem the sound signifies.
Crackles/rales- popping sounds; air entering diseased airways; bronchiectasis/atelectasis
Wheezes/rhonchi- musical sound; air flowing through narrowed airway; asthma, emphysema
Stridor- crowing sound; obstruction in upper airway
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