Question 1

A surgeon who does a pneumonectomy performs a/an ________.

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A)  procedure to puncture the lung
B)  surgical removal of the lung
C)  surgically created opening in the lung
D)  incision into the lung

Question 2

Which combining form means lung?

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A)  alveol/o-
B)  pulmon/o-
C)  thorac/o-
D)  pleur/o-

Question 3

In panlobar pneumonia, by definition of the prefix we can tell that ________ lobes are affected.

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A)  all
B)  the bottom
C)  the right
D)  the top

Question 4

Which is a handheld device that is used to manually breathe for the patient on a temporary basis?

Accepted Answer

A)  metered-dose inhaler
B)  Ambu bag
C)  ventilator
D)  nasal cannula

Question 5

The combining form ventil/o- means movement of ________.

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Question 6

The combining form asthm/o- means ________.

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The answer of The combining form asthm/o- means ________....

Question 7

Breathing that is easier in an upright position is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  bradypnea.
B)  tachypnea.
C)  orthopnea.
D)  dyspnea.

Question 8

By definition, an endotracheal tube would be placed ________ the trachea.

Accepted Answer

A)  next to
B)  around
C)  outside
D)  within

Question 9

If you analyze the medical word pneumonia, the combining form ________ means lung; air.

Accepted Answer

A)  mon/o-
B)  monia/o-
C)  pne/o-
D)  pneumon/o-

Question 10

Which of the following combining forms does not mean chest?

Accepted Answer

A)  steth/o-
B)  asthm/o-
C)  pector/o-
D)  thorac/o-

Question 11

A normal depth and rate of respiration is known as eupnea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the pleura?

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The pleura is a membrane that lines the ...

Question 13

The incidence of SIDS has decreased because parents now put babies on their backs to sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The combining form py/o- means:

Accepted Answer

A)  bacteria.
B)  infection.
C)  pus.
D)  virus.

Question 15

The ________ or voice box remains open during respiration and speech, allowing air to pass in and out through the vocal cords.

Accepted Answer

A)  bronchus
B)  larynx
C)  pharynx
D)  trachea

Question 16

Which is not something the respiratory system does?

Accepted Answer

A)  warming and moistening incoming air
B)  transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the cells
C)  mechanically causing air to flow into the lungs
D)  serving as a passageway through which air can enter and leave the body

Question 17

An abnormally low level of oxygen at the cellular level is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypercapnia.
B)  cyanosis.
C)  hypoxemia.
D)  hypoxia.

Question 18

A thoracotomy is the first step of a surgical procedure involving the thoracic cavity or lungs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The combining form cyan/o- means:

Accepted Answer

A)  blood.
B)  blue.
C)  pallor.
D)  poison.

Question 20

Irregular crackling or bubbling sounds during inspiration are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  rhonchi.
B)  stridor.
C)  wheezes.
D)  rales.

Exam 4: Pulmonology - Respiratory System

Irregular crackling or bubbling sounds during inspiration are called:

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The combining form ventil/o- means movement of ________.

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A thoracotomy is the first step of a surgical procedure involving the thoracic cavity or lungs.

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Breathing that is easier in an upright position is called:

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The combining form cyan/o- means:

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The ________ or voice box remains open during respiration and speech, allowing air to pass in and out through the vocal cords.

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If you analyze the medical word pneumonia, the combining form ________ means lung; air.

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A normal depth and rate of respiration is known as eupnea.

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Which combining form means lung?

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Which of the following combining forms does not mean chest?

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What is the pleura?

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Which is not something the respiratory system does?

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In panlobar pneumonia, by definition of the prefix we can tell that ________ lobes are affected.

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By definition, an endotracheal tube would be placed ________ the trachea.

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The incidence of SIDS has decreased because parents now put babies on their backs to sleep.

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A surgeon who does a pneumonectomy performs a/an ________.

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An abnormally low level of oxygen at the cellular level is called:

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The combining form asthm/o- means ________.

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Which is a handheld device that is used to manually breathe for the patient on a temporary basis?

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