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WorksheetsRespiratory System
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 21mins
The nasal cavities are lined with a mucous membrane and have a rich blood supply.
True
False
The left lung has three lobes, while the right lung has two lobes.
True
False
During expiration, the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles contract.
True
False
The inner surfaces of alveoli are covered with a lipid substance called surfactant.
True
False
The parietal pleura is attached to the surface of the lung.
True
False
Pneumonia is an inflammation or infection of the lungs characterized by exudate in the alveoli.
True
False
The correct name for the voice box is the ____.
pharynx
larynx
trachea
alveolus
In order to carry air to both lungs, the trachea branches into two tubes called ____.
bronchioles
terminal bronchioles
bronchi
alveoli
A respiratory disorder caused by a sensitivity to an allergen is ____.
asthma
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
bronchitis
emphysema
The correct term for a nosebleed is ____.
rhinitis
pleurisy
epistaxis
sinusitis
Tiny hairlike structures that filter inhaled air to trap dust and pathogens are ____.
cilia
sinuses
olfactory receptors
cisterni chili
A CPAP device is mainly used for the disorder known as ____.
emphysema
sleep apnea
pleurisy
epistaxis
Health care workers use a spirometer to measure the _____.
level of carbon dioxide in the blood
lungs’ capacity for air
amount of pressure in the lungs
level of pleural fluid
Which word root means lung?
pneum
bronch
pleur
thorac
What does -pnea mean?
breathing
sleeping
pleura
windpipe
Which is a combining form for throat?
laryng/o
trache/o
bronch/o
thorac/o
What is the cavity between the lungs?
mediastinum
pleural cavity
thorax
parietal pleura
Which health professional specializes in treating diseases and disorders of the head and neck?
pulmonologist
thoracic surgeon
respiratory therapist
otolaryngologist
Which term refers to a group of lung diseases characterized by obstructed air flow?
chronic bronchitis
asthma
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
emphysema
Which condition may be triggered by an allergic reaction?
chronic bronchitis
asthma
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
emphysema
Hadia Ali is concerned by her infant son's loud, barking cough. She believes it may be a sign of what condition?
epistaxis
bronchospasm
laryngitis
croup
Which term describes an inflammation of the larynx?
sinusitis
laryngospasm
laryngitis
croup
What is hemoptysis?
a nosebleed
pus in a body cavity
blood in the chest
coughing up blood
What is another term for sore throat?
sinusitis
laryngospasm
laryngitis
pharyngitis
Which term means shortness of breath?
dyspnea
hyperpnea
dyspnea
aphonia
When Rex Gonzalez seeks treatment for problems sleeping, Dr. Wang would schedule which diagnostic test?
polysomnography
laryngoscopy
bronchoscopy
sputum cytology
Winn Silverstein's physician would most likely recommend which type of over-the-counter medication to relieve the cough that is keeping him up all night?
bronchodilator
expectorant
decongestant
antitussive
Nora Miller is seeking treatment for a sinus infection, and she tells her doctor, "My teeth even hurt." Based on this symptom, Nora's infection is most likely located in which of the paranasal sinuses?
frontal sinuses
sphenoid sinuses
ethmoid sinuses
maxillary sinuses
Six-year-old Mari Singh is sent to the school nurse for rhinorrhea. What does rhinorrhea mean?
nosebleed
runny nose
allergy
flu
Which contagious viral infection may cause bronchiole inflammation in younger children and infants?
respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
rhinorrhea
acute respiratory distress syndrome
The diaphragm relaxes during which process?
respiration
inhalation
expectoration
exhalation
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
A patient who is temporarily not breathing has what condition?
apnea
eupnea
respiratory failure
sleep apnea
What is the term for the sudden blockage of a pulmonary artery by foreign matter?
pulmonary embolism
pulmonary edema
airway obstruction
respiratory failure
What is an inexpensive handheld device used by patients with asthma to measure air flowing out of the lungs?
pulmonary function test
metered-dose inhaler
Which of the following statement is true about the tuberculin test and purified protein derivative (PPD)?
The presence of intradermal skin induration is observed 6 to 8 hours after being applied
The redness of skin or erythema is also measured while reading the tuberculin test
A positive tuberculin test means that a person was infected with M. tuberculosis in the past and continues to carry the viable organism
A positive PPD test indicates that a person can never be infected with M. tuberculosis
What refers to the act of taking air in as the diaphragm contracts and pulls downward?
respiration
inhalation
exhalation
external respiration
What is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States?
pulmonary fibrosis
lung cancer
silicosis
acute respiratory distress syndrome
The main site of gas exchange is the _______.
Alveolar sacs
Alveoli
Alveolar duct
Respiratory bronchiole
Commonly known as whooping cough, the medical term for this bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract is (a) .
The medical term that describes an abnormally rapid rate of respiration, usually of more than 20 breaths per minute, is (a) .
