Master the Respiratory System: Medical Terminology for Healthcare Management

Question 1

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

Facilitate the exchange of gases between the body and the environment

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Produce and transport blood throughout the body

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Break down nutrients into energy

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Filter and remove waste products from the blood

Question 2

Which structure in the respiratory system is known as the 'windpipe'?

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Trachea

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Bronchus

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Alveolus

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Diaphragm

Question 3

Which of the following conditions is characterized by chronic airway inflammation and airflow obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Asthma

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Pneumonia

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Emphysema

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Pulmonary embolism

Question 4

What is the process by which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the lungs?

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Filtration

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Active transport

Question 5

Which muscle is primarily responsible for initiating inhalation?

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Diaphragm

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Intercostal muscles

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Abdominal muscles

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Sternocleidomastoid muscles

Question 6

What is the term for the abnormal buildup of fluid in the airspaces of the lungs?

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Pulmonary edema

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Pneumonia

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Pleurisy

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Atelectasis

Question 7

Which device is commonly used to provide mechanical ventilation to patients with respiratory failure?

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Ventilator

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Nebulizer

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Inhaler

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Oxygen concentrator

Question 8

What is the name of the organ that produces sound during speech?

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Larynx

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Pharynx

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Trachea

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Esophagus

Question 9

Which type of lung cancer arises from the cells lining the air passages (bronchi)?

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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Adenocarcinoma

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Small cell carcinoma

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Mesothelioma

Question 10

What is the medical term for inflammation of the pleura?

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Pleurisy

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Pleural effusion

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Pleural fibrosis

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Pneumonia

Question 11

During chest auscultation, which sound is NOT typically heard?

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Heart sound

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Bronchial

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Vesicular

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Egophony

Question 12

What is the primary role of the respiratory system?

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Facilitating gas exchange between the blood and the external environment

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Regulating body temperature

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Maintaining fluid balance

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Absorbing nutrients from the digestive tract

Question 13

Which anatomical structure is responsible for carrying air from the nose and mouth to the lungs?

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Trachea

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Bronchus

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Bronchiole

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Alveolus

Question 14

Which of the following lung diseases is characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways?

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Asthma

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Emphysema

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Pneumonia

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Pulmonary fibrosis

Question 15

What is the term for the process by which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Active transport

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Filtration

Question 16

Which medical device is commonly used to assist with breathing in patients with respiratory distress?

Accepted Answer

Ventilator

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Nebulizer

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Pacemaker

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Defibrillator

Question 17

Which cell type lines the alveoli and is responsible for facilitating gas exchange?

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Type I pneumocytes

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Type II pneumocytes

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Bronchial cells

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Tracheal cells

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom associated with respiratory infections?

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Diarrhea

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Cough

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Fever

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Shortness of breath

Question 19

What is the medical term for the condition characterized by an abnormal collection of fluid in the pleural space?

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Pleural effusion

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Pneumonia

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Pneumothorax

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Atelectasis

Question 20

What is the surgical procedure called when a portion of the lung is removed?

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Lobectomy

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Thoracotomy

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Pulmonectomy

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Bronchoscopy

Question 21

The primary physiological function of the respiratory system involves the exchange of which gases?

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Oxygen and carbon dioxide

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Oxygen and nitrogen

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Nitrogen and carbon dioxide

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Helium and oxygen

Question 22

What is the structure that divides the thoracic cavity, creating separate compartments for the lungs?

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Mediastinum

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Pleura

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Diaphragm

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Pericardium

Question 23

Which of the following respiratory conditions is characterized by chronic inflammation and narrowing of the airways?

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Asthma

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Emphysema

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Pneumonia

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Pulmonary fibrosis

Question 24

What is the medical procedure that involves inserting a needle into the pleural space to remove fluid?

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Thoracentesis

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Thoracotomy

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Thoracoscopy

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Bronchoscopy

Question 25

What is the term for the measurement of lung volumes and airflow rates?

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Spirometry

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Plethysmography

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Oximetry

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Electrocardiography

Question 26

Which type of pulmonary embolism results from a blood clot traveling to the lungs from a distant site in the body?

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Venous

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Septic

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Paradoxical

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Fat

Question 27

What is the lining that covers the surface of the lungs and facilitates gas exchange?

Accepted Answer

Alveolar epithelium

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Pleura

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Pericardium

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Tracheal mucosa

Question 28

Which structures are responsible for gas exchange between the air and the bloodstream?

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Alveoli

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Bronchioles

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Trachea

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Larynx

Question 29

What term refers to the process of bringing air into the lungs?

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Inspiration

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Expiration

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Diffusion

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Perfusion

Question 30

Which condition is characterized by difficulty breathing due to the narrowing of the airways?

Accepted Answer

Asthma

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Emphysema

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Bronchitis

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Pneumonia

Question 31

Which medical term refers to the surgical removal of a lung?

Accepted Answer

Pneumectomy

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Lobectomy

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Tracheotomy

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Laryngectomy

Question 32

Which device is used to assist with breathing in patients with respiratory distress?

Accepted Answer

Ventilator

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Nebulizer

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Spirometer

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Pulse oximeter

Question 33

What is the correct term for the inflammation of the pleura, the membrane lining the lungs and chest cavity?

Accepted Answer

Pleuritis

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Pneumonia

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Bronchitis

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Asthma

Question 34

Which of the following is the primary function of the respiratory system in humans?

Accepted Answer

To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and the environment.

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To regulate body temperature.

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To protect the body from pathogens.

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To produce hormones.

Question 35

The alveoli, the tiny air sacs in the lungs, are lined with what type of tissue?

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Epithelial tissue

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Connective tissue

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Muscle tissue

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Nervous tissue

Question 36

What is the term for the process of gas exchange in the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Filtration

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Secretion

Question 37

Which respiratory disorder is characterized by chronic inflammation and narrowing of the airways?

Accepted Answer

Asthma

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Emphysema

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Pneumonia

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Tuberculosis

Question 38

The membrane that covers the lungs is called the:

Accepted Answer

Pleura

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Pericardium

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Mediastinum

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Diaphragm

Question 39

The sound produced during respiration when air passes through partially constricted airways is known as a:

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Wheeze

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Rale

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Rhonchus

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Crepitation

Question 40

Which medical device is used to measure respiratory rate?

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Spirometer

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Stethoscope

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Pulse oximeter

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Electrocardiogram

Question 41

Which medical term refers to a sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts?

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Apnea

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Dyspnea

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Tachypnea

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Bradypnea

Question 42

Precise Question: Which muscle is primarily responsible for the initial inspiration during inhalation?

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Specific Option: Diaphragm

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Specific Option: Intercostal muscles

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Specific Option: Abdominal muscles

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Specific Option: Trapezius muscle

Question 43

Precise Question: Which of the following is NOT a common respiratory disorder?

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Specific Option: Rheumatism

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Specific Option: Asthma

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Specific Option: Bronchitis

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Specific Option: Pneumonia

Question 44

Precise Question: What medical term is used to define difficulty breathing?

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Specific Option: Dyspnea

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Specific Option: Tachypnea

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Specific Option: Apnea

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Specific Option: Hyperpnea

Question 45

Precise Question: Which of the following is a common treatment option for asthma?

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Specific Option: Inhaled corticosteroids

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Specific Option: Antibiotics

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Specific Option: Oxygen therapy

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Specific Option: Mechanical ventilation

Question 46

Precise Question: Which of the following factors can contribute to the development of respiratory disease?

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Specific Option: All of the above

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Specific Option: Smoking

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Specific Option: Air pollution

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Specific Option: Obesity

Question 47

Precise Question: What is the medical term for the inflammation of the pleura?

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Specific Option: Pleurisy

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Specific Option: Emphysema

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Specific Option: Pulmonary fibrosis

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Specific Option: Bronchitis

Question 48

The primary function of the respiratory system is to:

Accepted Answer

Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the external environment

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Filter toxins from the blood

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Maintain blood pressure

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT part of the lower respiratory tract?

Accepted Answer

Nasal cavity

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Trachea

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Bronchi

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Alveoli

Question 50

The diaphragm is a muscle that:

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Contracts to flatten during inhalation, creating a negative pressure in the thoracic cavity

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Carries oxygen to the blood

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Lines the lungs

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Produces mucus

Question 51

Inflammation of the alveoli is a characteristic of which respiratory condition?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia

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Emphysema

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Asthma

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Bronchitis

Question 52

A device used to help patients with respiratory failure breathe is a:

Accepted Answer

Ventilator

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Tracheostomy

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Nebulizer

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Defibrillator

Question 53

Which of the following is a known risk factor for developing lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Smoking

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Adequate sleep

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Exercise

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Healthy diet

Question 54

In medical terminology, the suffix '-ectomy' usually signifies:

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal of a body part

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Infection

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Inflammation

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Enlargement

Question 55

Which set of muscles is responsible for exhaling?

Accepted Answer

Intercostal muscles and abdominal muscles

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Diaphragm

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Pectoralis major

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Abdominal muscles

Question 56

Difficulty breathing while lying down may be a sign of:

Accepted Answer

Orthopnea

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Dyspnea

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Tachypnea

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Wheezing

Question 57

A diagnostic test to assess lung function is a:

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary function test

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Blood test

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CT scan