Respiratory System Quiz

What term describes a localized area of inflammation?

• Aspiration

• Hypopnea

• Granuloma

• Thorax

Answer explanation

A granuloma is a localized area of inflammation, often formed in response to infection or irritation. It is characterized by the aggregation of macrophages and is distinct from other terms like aspiration or hypopnea.

Aspiration pneumonia occurs when a foreign substance is inhaled into the ______.

• Stomach

• Lungs

• Heart

• Brain

Answer explanation

Aspiration pneumonia occurs when a foreign substance, such as food or liquid, is inhaled into the lungs, leading to infection. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Lungs'.

Which term describes shallow or slow respiration?

• Tachypnea

• Hypopnea

• Dyspnea

• Apnea

Answer explanation

Hypopnea refers to shallow or slow respiration, characterized by reduced airflow and breathing depth. In contrast, tachypnea indicates rapid breathing, dyspnea refers to difficulty breathing, and apnea means a temporary cessation of breathing.

What does the word root 'spir' mean?

• To cut

• To breathe

• To cough

• To operate

Answer explanation

The root 'spir' comes from the Latin 'spirare', which means 'to breathe'. Therefore, the correct answer is 'To breathe', as it directly relates to the meaning of the root.

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What medication makes mucus thinner and easier to cough up?

• Antitussive

• Expectorant

• Supplemental Oxygen

• Antibiotic

Answer explanation

Expectorants are medications that help thin mucus, making it easier to cough up. This is in contrast to antitussives, which suppress cough, and antibiotics, which treat infections, not mucus production.

Which word part means chest?

• Pneumo

• Thorax

• Spir

• Rhin

Answer explanation

The word part 'thorax' refers specifically to the chest area in anatomy. 'Pneumo' relates to the lungs, 'spir' pertains to breathing, and 'rhin' refers to the nose. Therefore, 'thorax' is the correct choice for meaning chest.

What diagnostic test is ordered for sleeping problems?

• Echocardiogram

• Polysomnography

• Electroencephalogram

• Spirometry

Answer explanation

Polysomnography is the standard diagnostic test for sleep disorders. It records brain waves, oxygen levels, heart rate, and breathing, providing comprehensive data to diagnose sleep problems, unlike the other tests listed.

What is the thin, fluid-filled space also known as the pleural space?

• Alveolar sac

• Bronchial tube

• Pleural Cavity

• Trachea

Answer explanation

The thin, fluid-filled space known as the pleural space is called the Pleural Cavity. It surrounds the lungs and allows for smooth movement during breathing, distinguishing it from other structures like the alveolar sac or bronchial tube.

Term for runny nose is ______.

• Croup

• Rhinorrhea

• Bronchorrhea

• Dyspnea

Answer explanation

The term for a runny nose is 'rhinorrhea.' It specifically refers to the excessive discharge of mucus from the nasal passages, distinguishing it from other respiratory conditions like croup or bronchorrhea.

What condition causes a loud, barking cough?

• Asthma

• Bronchitis

• Pneumonia

• Croup

Answer explanation

Croup is a viral infection that leads to swelling in the airways, causing a distinctive loud, barking cough. This symptom is characteristic of croup, distinguishing it from conditions like asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia.