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Respiratory Terminology
Respiratory Terminology
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What is bronchoscopy?
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Visual examination of the bronchus
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Define laryngoscopy
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Visual examination of the larynx and vocal cords
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What does a pulmonary function test measure?
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Group of tests measuring volume and flow of air into and out of the lungs
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What is the function of a spirometer?
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Measures volume of air inhaled or exhaled and length of time required for each breath
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What does a pulse oximeter measure?
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Oxygen saturation level in the blood via external monitor on fingertip or ear lobe
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Define sputum
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Phlegm ejected through mouth; examined to detect cancer cells
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What is the Mantoux PPD test?
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Injection of small amount of PPD tuberculin under top layer of skin on forearm; positive result indicates possible TB exposure
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What is a bronchodilator?
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Inhaled medication that relaxes and expands bronchial passages
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Define endotracheal intubation
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Establishing open airway by passage of tube through mouth into trachea
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What is laryngectomy?
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Surgical removal of the larynx
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Define tracheostomy
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Surgical creation of stoma into trachea for insertion of temporary or permanent tube to facilitate breathing
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What is the difference between tracheostomy and tracheotomy?
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Tracheostomy: surgical creation of stoma with tube; tracheotomy: incision into trachea to access airway below blockage
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Define pneumonectomy
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Surgical removal of all or part of a lung
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What is thoracentesis?
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Surgical puncture of chest wall for removal of fluid from pleural cavity
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Define CPAP machine
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Noninvasive ventilation device used in treatment of sleep apnea; reduces snoring and prevents apnea disturbances
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How does BIPAP differ from CPAP?
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BIPAP similar to CPAP but set at higher pressures for inhaling and lower for exhaling
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What is a ventilator?
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Mechanical device for artificial respiration that supplements natural breathing by forcing air into lungs
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Define chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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Group of lung diseases with obstructed bronchial airflow causing difficult exhalation; common cause smoking
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What characterizes emphysema?
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Progressive loss of lung function with decrease in alveoli number, enlargement and destruction of walls; lungs overinflate causing barrel chest; common cause smoking
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Define asthma
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Chronic inflammatory disease of bronchial tubes; partial airway obstruction results in wheezing; may be induced by exercise or allergic reaction
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What is diphtheria?
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Bacterial infection of throat and upper respiratory tract; toxins damage heart muscle and peripheral nerves; immunization available
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Define pertussis
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Whooping cough; contagious bacterial infection with paroxysmal cough followed by breathlessness and noisy inspiration; immunization available
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What is pharyngitis?
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Sore throat; inflammation of pharynx
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Define laryngitis
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Inflammation of larynx often resulting in loss of voice
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What is tracheorrhagia?
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Bleeding from mucous membranes of trachea
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Define bronchiectasis
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Permanent dilation of bronchi due to chronic infection or inflammation
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What is pyothorax?
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Presence of pus in pleural cavity between layers of pleural membrane
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Define pneumothorax
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Accumulation of air in pleural cavity causing pressure imbalance preventing full lung expansion or partial collapse
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What is acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
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Decreased oxygen levels in blood due to life-threatening inflammation in lungs and fluid in alveoli
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Define pulmonary embolism
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Blockage of pulmonary artery by foreign matter or embolus