5 Written Questions

1. genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucous
2. surgical removal of part of the pleura
3. a physician with specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases disorders of the era, nose and throat, also known as an ENT
4. measures physiological activity during sleep and is most often perfomred to detect nocturnal defects in breaking associated with sleep apnea
5. an inflammation of the pleura that produces sharp chest pain with each breath.

5 Matching Questions

1. hypoxemia
2. laryngoplegia
3. apnea
4. tracheotomy
5. bradypnea

1. a abnormally slow rate of respiration usually of less than 10 breaths per minute
2. b a paralysis of the larynx
3. c Usually an emergency procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea to gain acdess to the airway below a blockage.
4. d the absence of spontaneous respirations
5. e the condtion of having below-normal oxygen level in the blood

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. shallow or slow respiration
   1. hyperpnea
   2. hypoxia
   3. dyspnea
   4. hypopnea
2. the creation of a stoma into the trachea and inserting a tube to facilitate the passage of air or the removal of secretions
   1. thoracostomy
   2. tracheotomy
   3. bronchoscopy
   4. tracheostomy
3. caused by asbestos particles in the lungs and usually occurs after working with asbestos
   1. pertussis
   2. epistaxis
   3. asbestosis
   4. atelectasis
4. difficult or labored breathing (shortness of breath)
   1. hypopnea
   2. apnea
   3. dyspnea
   4. dysphonia
5. collection of pus within a body cavity
   1. apnea
   2. emphysema
   3. empyema
   4. asthma

5 True/False Questions

1. pneumonectomy → surgical removal of part of the pleura

   True        False

2. bronchospasm → a contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles that tighten and squeeze the airway shut

   True        False

3. tachypnea → an abnormally rapid rate of respiration, usually >20 breaths per minute

   True        False

4. pneumoconiosis → is fibrosis of the lugn tissues caused by dust i the lungs that usually develops after prolonged environmental or occupational contact

   True        False

5. asphyxiation → any interruption of normal breathing resulting in asphyxia (suffocation)

   True        False