Respiratory System Study Guide 3 for AMA

Which term describes scarring of the lung tissues caused by prolonged inhalation of mineral dust?

• cystic fibrosis

• pneumocystis pneumonia

• cyanosis

• pneumoconiosis

Why would a physician prescribe an expectorant for a patient?

• to relax and expand the bronchial passages

• to make mucus thinner and easier to cough up

• to relieve nasal congestion from allergies

• to prevent further asthma attacks

What term is also known as acute nasopharyngitis?

• croup

• upper respiratory infection

• acute respiratory distress syndrome

• influenza

Which term describes an inflammation of the larynx?

• sinusitis

• laryngospasm

• laryngitis

• pharyngitis

Which type of pneumonia occurs when a foreign substance is inhaled into the lungs?

• bacterial

• aspiration

• lobar

• community-acquired

What would most likely be used to treat asthma?

• bronchodilator

• expectorant

• decongestant

• antitussive

What is a mechanical device for artificial respiration that is used to replace or supplement the patient's natural breathing function?

• Ambu bag

• BiPAP machine

• CPAP machine

• Ventilator

What is empyema?

• a nosebleed

• pus in a body cavity

• blood in the chest

• coughing up blood

Six-year-old Mari Singh is sent to the school nurse for rhinorrhea. What does rhinorrhea mean?

• nosebleed

• runny nose

• allergy

• flu

Choking can cause what to occur?

• asphyxia

• hyperventilation

• Cheyne-Stokes respiration

• eupnea