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The meaning of the abbreviation COPD is ________.

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Inflammation of the lung caused by bacteria,viruses,or chemical irritants is:


A) croup.
B) stridor.
C) pertussis.
D) pneumonia.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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A disease of the bronchi characterized by wheezing,dyspnea,and a feeling of constriction in the chest is:


A) anoxia.
B) phonia.
C) apnea.
D) asthma.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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________ is an inflammation of the lung(s)caused by many different organisms such as bacteria,viruses,fungi,and chemical irritants.

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Write the correct meaning for AFB:

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Describe the layers of pleura and how they prevent friction caused by breathing.

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The visceral pleura is the membrane that...

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An inherited disease that affects the pancreas,respiratory system,and sweat glands is:


A) cystic fibrosis.
B) croup.
C) emphysema.
D) bronchiectasis.

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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Which term is spelled correctly?


A) hemoptosis
B) rall
C) rhinorhea
D) Heimlich

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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The meaning of the abbreviation SARS is ________.

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The musculomembranous wall that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities is called:


A) mediastinum.
B) septum.
C) diaphragm.
D) hilum.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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The ________ acts as a lid to prevent aspiration of food into the trachea.


A) glottis
B) epiglottis
C) cricoid
D) hilum

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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In the term tuberculosis,the root tubercul means :


A) duct.
B) a little swelling.
C) a cyst.
D) gland.

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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Inflammation of the pleura caused by injury,infection,or a tumor is:


A) pleurodynia.
B) pleurisy.
C) pneumonia.
D) stridor.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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An abnormal condition of the lung caused by the inhalation of dust particles is called ________.

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What is an incision into the trachea called?


A) tracheostomy
B) tracheotomy
C) laryngectomy
D) laryngotomy

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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The first combining form in tracheolaryngotomy means :


A) windpipe.
B) voice box.
C) throat.
D) nasal cavity.

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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There are four vital signs that are essential elements for determining an individual's state of health.Name these four vital signs.

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An instrument used to examine the larynx is called a:


A) laryngoscopy.
B) laryngeal.
C) laryngoscope.
D) laryngitis.

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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Write the correct abbreviation for respiratory distress syndrome:

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Which suffix means condition?


A) -us
B) -osis
C) -ion
D) -itis

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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