Medical Terminology - Respiratory System

another term for hyperventilation:

• bradypnea

• tachypnea

• bradycardia

• tachycardia

absence of breathing

• apnea

• dyspnea

• bradypnea

• hyperventilation

difficulty breathing

• apnea

• dyspnea

• bradypnea

• tachypnea

What is the normal respiratory rate for adults (breaths per minute)?

• 6-10

• 12-20

• 15-30

• 21-40

bluish discoloration of the skin caused by poor oxygen circulation in the body

• cyanosis

• erythema

• atelectasis

• pneumonia

another term for "voice box"

• pharynx

• larynx

• epiglottis

• carina

another term for "throat"

• pharynx

• larynx

• trachea

• tympanic membrane

another term for "windpipe"

• trachea

• larynx

• pharynx

• alveoli

"auscultation" is performed with what medical instrument?

• stethoscope

• oximeter

• thermometer

• goniometer

inflammation of the nose

• laryngitis

• pharyngitis

• pneumonia

• rhinitis