WorksheetsRespiratory Clinical Terms
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
collapse of a lung or some portion of it
a)
pleurisy
b)
anoxia
c)
asthma
d)
atelectasis
2.
allerigies leading to runny nose and watery eyes
a)
asthma
b)
hay fever
c)
TB
d)
COPD
3.
structure that divides the nose into two cavities bends towards one side or the other making breathing difficult
a)
lung cancer
b)
apnea
c)
asphyxia
d)
deviated septum
4.
uncontrolled growth of abnormal, invasive cells in the lungs
a)
pneumonia
b)
lung cancer
c)
TB
d)
COPD
5.
inflammation of the sinus cavity
a)
rhinitis
b)
sinusitis
c)
bronchitis
d)
laryngitis
6.
crib death, baby dies in sleep with no warning
a)
TB
b)
COPD
c)
SIDS
d)
RDS
7.
inflammation of the larynx
a)
bronchitis
b)
sinusitis
c)
rhinitis
d)
laryngitis
8.
incision into the trachea for exploration or removal of a foreign object
a)
bronchoscopy
b)
spirometer
c)
tracheotomy
9.
temporary absence of breathing
a)
anoxia
b)
asphyxia
c)
apnea
d)
SIDS
10.
genetic disorder in which thick mucus builds up in the lungs
a)
sickle cell anemia
b)
hemophilia
c)
Cystic Fibrosis
d)
SIDS
11.
inflammation of the membranes surrounding the lungs
a)
rhinitis
b)
pleurisy
c)
sinusitis
d)
laryngitis
12.
progressive degenerative lung disease in which the walls of the alveoli are destroyed leading to increased difficulty in breathing
a)
lung cancer
b)
respiratory distress syndrome
c)
COPD
d)
emphysema
13.
instrument that measures respiratory air volumes
a)
sphygmomanometer
b)
respirometer
c)
spirometer
d)
stethoscope
14.
inflammation of the lungs in which the alveoli and bronchi beecome clogged with fluid
a)
SIDS
b)
COPD
c)
pneumonia
d)
lung cancer
15.
absence or deficiency of oxygen within the tissues
a)
apnea
b)
anoxia
c)
asphyxia
d)
asthma
16.
obstruction of the airway that occurs with bronchitis and/or emphysema
a)
SIDSPD
b)
CF
c)
COPD
d)
TB
17.
headache caused by blockage of the sinuses
a)
migraine
b)
hay fever
c)
sinusitis
d)
sinus headache
18.
highly contagious disease caused by bacteria
a)
Tuberculosis
b)
COPD
c)
asthma
d)
pneumonia
19.
condition in which there is a deficiency of oxygen and an excess of CO2 in the blood and tissues
a)
anoxia
b)
apnea
c)
asphyxia
d)
asthma
20.
recurring spasms in the smooth muscle in the bronchi narrow the air passageways
a)
pneumonia
b)
hay fever
c)
asthma
d)
TB
21.
inflammation of the nasal cavity lining
a)
bronchitis
b)
sinusitis
c)
rhinitis
d)
laryngitis
22.
procedure in which the trachea and bronchial tree are examined using a flexible fiber optic ligh
a)
tracheotomy
b)
bronchoscopy
c)
spirometer
23.
inflammation of the lining of the bronchi
a)
rhinitis
b)
bronchitis
c)
sinusitis
d)
laryngitis
24.
condition in newborns in which the lungs do not function properly because the tissues within them adhere to each other
a)
SIDS
b)
COPD
c)
Respiratory distress syndrome
d)
TB
25.
pause or slowing of breathing during sleep
a)
asphyxia
b)
anoxia
c)
COPD
d)
sleep apnea
26.
acute mountain sickness brought on on by reduced air pressure and lower oxygen concentrations
a)
anoxia
b)
apnea
c)
altitude sickness
d)
asphyxia
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