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Med Language (Turley-3rd Edition)
Chapter 4 (Vocab) Turley/3rd Edition
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Undergraduate 2
10/16/2013

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Term
Lobe
Definition
A large division of a lung that is visible on its surface.
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Bronchioles
Definition
These have smooth muscle around them that can contract.
Term
Hilum
Definition
The bronchus, pulmonary arteries, and pulmonary veins enter and exit the lung at this:
Term
Parenchyma
Definition
The functional part of the lung that is made up of the alveoli is known collectively as the:
Term
Epiglottis
Definition
Swallowed food does not go into the trachea or lungs because of this:
Term
Surfactant
Definition
This keeps the alveoli collapsing from each breath.
Term
Phrenic Nerve
Definition
Carries an impulse from the respiratory control centers of the brain to initiate inspiration.
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True
Definition
Inhalation is another word for inspiration.
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False
Definition
The upper respiratory system includes the nose, throat, and lungs.
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True
Definition
Oxygen is carried in the blood in the form of oxyhemoglobin in a red blood cell.
Term
False
Definition
The pharynx is an air passageway that connects the nasal cavity to the bronchi.
Term
False
Definition
The alveoli are divided into lobes.
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True
Definition
The visceral pleura is a serous membrane on the surface of the lung.
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True
Definition
A normal depth and rate of respirations is known as eupnea.
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False
Definition
Oxygenated blood contains low levels of oxygen.
Term
Hemothorax
Definition
Caused by trauma; treated with a chest tube.
Term
Pulmonary embolus
Definition
Blood clot or fat globule in a pulmonary artery.
Term
Pleurisy
Definition
Creates a pleural friction rub.
Term
Apnea
Definition
Premature babies often have this lapse in breathing.
Term
Asthma
Definition
Caused by allergies, exercise, cold air, or stress.
Term
Retractions
Definition
Sternal and intercostal are two types.
Term
Reye's syndrome
Definition
Caused by taking asprin during a viral illness.
Term
Pneumoconiosis
Definition
Occupational lung disease.
Term
True
Definition
Bronchospasm occurs during an asthma attack.
Term
True
Definition
Patients who have orthopnea use pillows to prop themselves up to sleep.
Term
False
Definition
Hemoptysis means blood in the thoracic cavity.
Term
True
Definition
Asthma is also known as reactive airway disease.
Term
True
Definition
The two components of COPD are chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Term
False
Definition
Lobar pneumonia is caused by aspirating food while eating.
Term
True
Definition
Tuberculosis is spread by air-borne droplets from an infected person coughing.
Term
True
Definition
Purulent sputum contains pus.
Term
False
Definition
Double pneumonia is twice as serious as regular pneumonia.
Term
Bronchopneumonia
Definition
Infection that affects the bronchi, bronchioles, and adjacent lung tissue.
Term
Status asthmaticus
Definition
Extremely severe, sustained attack of wheezing and difficulty exhaling.
Term
Wheezing
Definition
High-pitched whistling or squeaking breath sound.
Term
Cystic Fibrosis
Definition
Eventually fatal, inherited disease of the mucus glands.
Term
Tachypnea
Definition
Abnormally rapid breathing.
Term
Legionnaires' Disease
Definition
Caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophilia.
Term
Carcinoma
Definition
Malignant tumor of the lung.
Term
Pulmonary edema
Definition
Fluid in the lungs from heart failure.
Term
Tuberculosis
Definition
The bacterium that causes this disease has a waxy, resistant coating.
Term
Asthmatic
Definition
Pertaining to asthma.
Term
Bronchitis
Definition
Inflammation of or infection of the bronchus.
Term
Pyothorax
Definition
Thorax (that contains) pus
Term
Auscultation
Definition
A process of listening (to lung sounds).
Term
Cyanosis
Definition
Abnormal condition of the skin being blue.
Term
Tracheostomy
Definition
Surgically created opening into the trachea.
Term
Hemoptysis
Definition
Abnormal condition of coughing up blood.
Term
Pneumonectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of a lung.
Term
Stethoscope
Definition
Instrument used to examine (listen to) the chest.
Term
Bronchospasm
Definition
Sudden, involuntary muscle contraction around the bronchus.
Term
Bronchiectasis
Definition
Condition of dilation of the bronchus.
Term
Oximeter
Definition
Instrument used to measure the oxygen content of the blood.
Term
Ventilator
Definition
Thing that produces movement of air.
Term
Laryngoscope
Definition
Instrument used to examine the larynx.
Term
Pleurisy
Definition
Condition of inflammation or infection of the pleura.
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
Condition/Infection in the lung.
Term
Anthracosis
Definition
Abnormal condition or having coal (dust in the lungs).
Term
Thoracotomy
Definition
Process of cutting or making an incision (into the) thorax.
Term
Bronchoscopy
Definition
Process of using an instrument to examine the bronchus.
Term
Lobectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of a lobe (of the lung).
Term
Therapist
Definition
One who specializes in treatment.
Term
Pneumothorax
Definition
(Abnormal condition of) the thorax (having) air (in it).
Term
Hemothorax
Definition
Thorax (that contains) blood.
Term
Spirometer
Definition
Instrument used to measure (the volume that the patient) breathes.
Term
Resuscitation
Definition
A process to revive or raise up again (a patient).
Term
Oximetry
Definition
Process of measuring oxygen (in the blood).
Term
Thoracocentesis
Definition
Procedure to puncture the thorax (with a needle).
Term
Orthopnea
Definition
Breathing (in a ) straight (up position).
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