Question 1

The larynx is commonly called the throat.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following conditions is a bacterial upper respiratory infection characterized by the formation of a thick membranous film across the throat?

Accepted Answer

A)  diphtheria
B)  pertussis
C)  croup
D)  asthmaE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the vital signs?

Accepted Answer

A)  heart rate
B)  respiratory rate
C)  urine volume
D)  temperatureE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

A medical term that means pertaining to the larynx is ________.

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The answer of A medical term that means pertaining to...

Question 5

Which of the following conditions is a fungal infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  histoplasmosis
B)  adult respiratory distress syndrome
C)  diphtheria
D)  Mycoplasma pneumoniaE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following does NOT make up part of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)  alveoli
B)  bronchioles
C)  trachea
D)  bronchiE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

A medical term that means excessive carbon dioxide is ________.

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The answer of A medical term that means excessive carbon...

Question 8

Which of the following medications relieves the urge to cough?

Accepted Answer

A)  expectorant
B)  bronchodilator
C)  antitussive
D)  antihistamineE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following conditions is NOT a type of pneumoconiosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  anthracosis
B)  silicosis
C)  cyanosis
D)  asbestosisE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

A medical term that means normal breathing is ________.

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The answer of A medical term that means normal breathing...

Question 11

The small hairs that line the opening to the nose and the airways are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  sinuses.
B)  nares.
C)  septa.
D)  cilia.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following statements regarding respiratory rate is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  When carbon dioxide levels rise,we breathe more rapidly to expel the excess.
B)  Respiratory rate is regulated by the level of carbon dioxide in the blood.
C)  When carbon dioxide levels fall,we breathe more rapidly to bring in more.
D)  Medical conditions like pneumonia or brain injury will affect respiratory rate.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Phlegm is called sputum when it is excreted through the nose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The palatine and lingual tonsils are located in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  oropharynx.
B)  laryngopharynx.
C)  nasopharynx.
D)  hypopharynx.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Silicosis is commonly called black lung disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following terms is also called suffocation?

Accepted Answer

A)  asphyxia
B)  Cheyne-Stokes respiration
C)  aspiration
D)  hypoventilationE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following conditions may cause an infarct in the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)  pulmonary fibrosis
B)  pulmonary emboli
C)  pulmonary edema
D)  pneumoniaE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following conditions may result in a collapsed lung?

Accepted Answer

A)  pulmonary embolism
B)  tuberculosis
C)  pleural effusion
D)  pneumothoraxE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The combining form that means dust is ________.

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The answer of The combining form that means dust is...

Question 20

Atelectasis is a condition in which the air sacs or alveoli in a portion of the lung collapse.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Respiratory System

Which of the following is NOT one of the vital signs?

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Silicosis is commonly called black lung disease.

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Which of the following conditions may cause an infarct in the lungs?

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The combining form that means dust is ________.

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Which of the following conditions is NOT a type of pneumoconiosis?

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A medical term that means normal breathing is ________.

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Which of the following conditions is a bacterial upper respiratory infection characterized by the formation of a thick membranous film across the throat?

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A medical term that means excessive carbon dioxide is ________.

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Which of the following does NOT make up part of the lungs?

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Which of the following statements regarding respiratory rate is FALSE?

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Which of the following conditions may result in a collapsed lung?

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A medical term that means pertaining to the larynx is ________.

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Which of the following conditions is a fungal infection?

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The larynx is commonly called the throat.

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Atelectasis is a condition in which the air sacs or alveoli in a portion of the lung collapse.

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The small hairs that line the opening to the nose and the airways are called:

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The palatine and lingual tonsils are located in the:

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Which of the following terms is also called suffocation?

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Which of the following medications relieves the urge to cough?

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Phlegm is called sputum when it is excreted through the nose.

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