Question 1

The turbinates are located in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  hilum.
B)  thorax.
C)  pleural cavity.
D)  nasal cavity.

Question 2

A bronchus enters the lung at the ________ (an indentation on the medial surface of the lung).

Accepted Answer

The answer of A bronchus enters the lung at the...

Question 3

The combining form hal/o- means ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  air; lung
B)  breathe
C)  circular
D)  diaphragm

Question 4

Which syllable is the primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word intercostal (in-ter-kaw-stal) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  in
B)  ter
C)  kaw
D)  stal.

Question 5

Which of the following is true about an opportunistic infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  The microorganism waits in the body for an opportunity to cause disease.
B)  It always occurs as a lung infection.
C)  It is seldom serious or critical.
D)  It is also called SARS.

Question 6

Auscultation is the process of ________ the lungs.

Accepted Answer

A)  assessing
B)  evaluating
C)  listening to
D)  tapping on

Question 7

The bronchial tree is lined with ________, small hairs that move in coordinated waves to carry mucus and trapped particles toward the throat where they can be expelled.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The bronchial tree is lined with ________,...

Question 8

All of the following combining forms mean breathe or breathing except:

Accepted Answer

A)  spir/o-.
B)  hal/o-.
C)  pne/o-.
D)  steth/o-.

Question 9

Irregular crackling or bubbling sounds during inspiration are called:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Oximetry is the ________ oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A)  condition of
B)  instrument used to examine
C)  person or thing that produces or does
D)  process of measuring

Question 11

An incentive spirometer encourages deep breathing in a postsurgical patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which is a procedure that removes one entire lung?

Accepted Answer

A)  pneumonectomy
B)  thoracotomy
C)  lobectomy
D)  tracheostomy

Question 13

The ________ nerve causes the diaphragm to contract and initiate inhalation.

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The answer of The ________ nerve causes the diaphragm to...

Question 14

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 15

The medical word for a collapsed lung is:

Accepted Answer

A)  aspiration pneumonia.
B)  cystic fibrosis.
C)  atelectasis.
D)  apnea.

Question 16

A patient who has a PFT scheduled is going to have his/her ________ tested.

Accepted Answer

A)  rate of respirations
B)  diaphragm function
C)  lung function
D)  oxygen level

Question 17

The suffix -ole means ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  condition
B)  large
C)  pertaining to
D)  small thing

Question 18

Each lung contains ________, large divisions whose dividing lines are visible on the surface of the lung.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each lung contains ________, large divisions whose...

Question 19

The abbreviation PND stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  pulmonary nasal disease.
B)  pneumonia nasal disease.
C)  paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.
D)  pleural nocturnal dyspnea.

Question 20

The combining form laryng/o- means ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  larynx (food tube) 
B)  larynx (throat) 
C)  larynx (voice box) 
D)  larynx (windpipe)

Exam 4: Pulmonology - Respiratory System

Auscultation is the process of ________ the lungs.

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Which of the following is true about an opportunistic infection?

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The bronchial tree is lined with ________, small hairs that move in coordinated waves to carry mucus and trapped particles toward the throat where they can be expelled.

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The suffix -ole means ________.

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Which syllable is the primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word intercostal (in-ter-kaw-stal) ?

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Which of the following combining forms does not mean chest?

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The ________ nerve causes the diaphragm to contract and initiate inhalation.

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The combining form hal/o- means ________.

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All of the following combining forms mean breathe or breathing except:

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The abbreviation PND stands for:

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An incentive spirometer encourages deep breathing in a postsurgical patient.

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A bronchus enters the lung at the ________ (an indentation on the medial surface of the lung).

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The combining form laryng/o- means ________.

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Irregular crackling or bubbling sounds during inspiration are called:

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Each lung contains ________, large divisions whose dividing lines are visible on the surface of the lung.

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The turbinates are located in the:

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Which is a procedure that removes one entire lung?

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Oximetry is the ________ oxygen.

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The medical word for a collapsed lung is:

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A patient who has a PFT scheduled is going to have his/her ________ tested.

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