Med Academy Unit VIII Review: Respiratory System

Breathing, exchange of gases, producing voice, and smell are all functions of the respiratory system.

• True
• False

The most effective preventative technique against the common cold is avoiding contagious individuals.

• True
• False

The behavior that puts an individual at highest risk for pulmonary disease is smoking

• True
• False

Inflammation of the vocal cords and larynx is called pharyngitis

• True
• False

During inspiration, the diaphragm contracts and goes up so that you can breathe in air.

• True
• False

Hypoxemia is not enough oxygen in the tissues

• True
• False

Acute bronchitis and emphysema are the two diseases chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is named after.

• True
• False

Difficulty breathing is

• apnea
• tachypnea
• dyspnea
• orthopnea

Medication that relieves pain

• analgesics
• antipyretics
• bronchodilators
• decongestants

_______ is the condition in which an individual has difficulty breathing in a laying position, or is able to breath with less difficulty when standing or sitting straight up.

• apnea
• orthopnea
• tachypnea
• dyspnea