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alveol/o means?
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air sac, alveolus.
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bronch/o means?
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airway, bronchus.
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hem/o, hemat/o means?
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blood.
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laryng/o means?
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voice box, larynx.
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lob/o means?
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a rounded part, lobe.
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muc/o means?
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mucus.
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nas/o means?
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nose.
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ox/o means?
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oxygen.
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pharyng/o means?
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throat, pharynx.
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phragm/o , phragmat/o means?
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partition.
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pleur/o means?
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pleura, rib.
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pneum/o, pneumon/o, pneumat/o means?
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air, lung.
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pulmon/o means?
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lung.
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rhin/o means?
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nose.
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sept/o means?
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wall, partition; putrefying.
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sinus/o means?
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cavity.
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thorac/o means?
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chest, thorax.
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trache/o means?
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windpipe, trachea.
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respiratory system does what?
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brings oxygen into the bloodstream, through which it is transported to all body cells.
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the lower part of the respiratory system is called the ?
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lower respiratory tract.
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the respiratory system provides ____ for the blood, and removes ____ from the blood by expiration.
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Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide.
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a pulmonary specialitist is a ?
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pulmonologist.
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pharynx disease is treated by a ?
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otolaryngologist.
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the prefix a-, an- means?
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without or absence of.
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brady- means ?
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slow.
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dys- means?
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bad, abnormal, painful, or difficult.
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epi- means?
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upon, over, above, on top.
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eu- means?
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normal or good.
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hyper- means?
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excessive, abnormally high, or above.
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hypo- means?
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deficient, abnormally low, or below.
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bronch/o means?
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airway.
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hem/o means?
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blood.
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laryng/o means?
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voice box, larynx.
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orth/o means?
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straight.
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rhin/o means?
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nose.
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thorac/o means?
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chest, thorax.
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-algia means?
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condition of pain.
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-capnia?
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condition of carbon dioxide.
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-dynia means?
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pain.
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-emia means?
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condition of blood.
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-oxia means?
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condition of oxygen.
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-phonia means?
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condition of sound or voice.
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-pnea means?
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breath.
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-ptysis means?
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to cough up.
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-rrhagia means?
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condition of profuse bleeding, hemmorhage.
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-spasm means?
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sudden involuntary muscle contraction.
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-staxis means?
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dripping.
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acapnia means?
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the absence of carbon dioxide.
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anoxia means?
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the absence of oxygen.
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aphonia means?
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the absence of the voice.
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the term apnea means?
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the inability to breathe or inhale.
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bradypnea means?
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abnormal slowing of the breathing rhythm.
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bronchospasm means?
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a narrowing of the airway caused by the contraction of smooth muscles in the walls of the tiny tubes known as bronchioles with in the lungs.
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Cheyene Stokes respiration is?
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a sign noted with a repeated pattern of distressed breathing marked by a gradual increase of deep breathing followed by shalow breathing and apnea.
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what is dysphonia?
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the symptom of a hoarse voice.
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what is dyspnea?
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the symptom of difficult breathing usually caused by a respiratory disease or cardiac disorder.
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normal breathing is called ?
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eupnea.
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what is epistaxis?
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a nosebleed.
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what is another name for epistaxis?
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rhinorrhagia.
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what is hemoptysis?
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the symptom of coughng up and spitting out blood.
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what is hemothorax?
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literally means chest blood. it is the pooling of blood within the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs.
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what is hypercapnia?
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excessive levels of carbon dioxide.
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what is hypocapnia?
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abnormally low levels of carbon dioxide.
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what is hyperpnea?
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the sign of abnormal deep breathing or an abnormally high rate of breathing.
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-pnea means ?
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breathe.
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-capnia means?
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condition of carbon dioxide.
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abnormal rapid breathing usually by patients with asthma is called?
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hyperventilation.
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what is hypopnea?
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abnormal shallow breathing.
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define hypoventilation.
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a reduced breathing rhythm that fails to meet the body's gas exchange demands.
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what is hypoxemia?
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low levels of O2 in the blood.
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what is hypoxia?
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low levels of O2 in the body.
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define a laryngospasm.
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the closure of the glottis, the opening into the larynx due to muscular contractions of the throat.
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what is orthopnea?
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the limited ability to breathe when lying down which becomes relieved when sitting up right.
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define a paroxysm.
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a sudden, sharp reoccurence of symptoms or a convulsion.
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define sputum.
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an expectorated matter from the lungs. it usually is mucus, inhaled particles, and sometimes pus or even blood.
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what is tachypnea?
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rapid breathing.
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define thoracalgia.
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the symptom of pain in the chest.
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the prefix a- means?
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without or absence of.
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the prefix epi- means?
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upon, over, or on top of.
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atel/o means?
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incomplete.
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bronch/o, bronchi/o means?
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airway.
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carcin/o means?
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cancer.
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coccidioid/o means?
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coccidioides immitis organism.
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coni/o means?
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dust.
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cyst/o means?
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bladder.
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embol/o means?
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a plug.
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fibr/o means?
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fiber.
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what does glott/o mean?
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opening into the windpipe.
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laryng/o means?
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voice box, larynx.
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myc/o means?
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fungus.
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nas/o means?
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nose.
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pharyng/o means?
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throat, pharynx.
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pleur/o means?
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pleura, rib.
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pneum/o, pneumon/o means?
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lung or air.
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pulmon/o means?
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lung.
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py/o means?
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pus.
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rhin/o means?
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nose.
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sinus/o means?
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cavity.
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sphyx/o means?
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pulse.
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sten/o means?
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narrow.
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thorac/o means?
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chest, thorax.
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tonsill/o?
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almond, tonsil.
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trache/o means?
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windpipe, trachea.
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the suffix -al, -ic means?
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pertaining to.
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-ectasis means?
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expansion or dialation.
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-genic means?
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pertaining to producing, formation, or causing.
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-ia, -ism, -osis mean?
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condition of.
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-itis means?
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inflammation.
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-oma means?
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tumor.
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what is asphyxia?
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the absence of respiratory ventilation, or suffocation.
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what is asthma?
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a condition of the lungs that is characterized by widespread narrowing of the bronchioles and formation of mucous plugs.
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symptoms of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain, and frequent coughing are all symptoms of ____?
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asthma.
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what is atelectasis?
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trauma or disease has caused alveoli to collapse preventing air from entering.
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define bronchiectasis.
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abnormal dialation of the bronchi.
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what is bronchitis?
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inflammation of the bronchi.
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define bronchiogenic carcinoma.
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an aggressive form of cancer arising from cells within the bronchi.
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what is bronchopneumonia?
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accute inflammatory disease involving the bronchioles and the alveoli.
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bronchopneumonia is also called what?
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lobar pneumonia.
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what is COPD?
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chronic obstuctive pulmonary disease which is a combo of pulmonary diseases, bronchitis, bronchospasm, and cystic fibrosis. It is perisitant until death.
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what is coccidioidomycosis?
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a fungal infection of the upper respiratory tract, which often spreads to the lungs and other organs.
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coccidioidomycosis is also called ?
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valley fever.
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define coryza.
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the common cold which is a virus that infects the upper respiratory tract causing local inflammation.
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what is croup?
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a cough that results from the acute obstruction of the larynx.
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what is the clinical term for croup?
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laryngotracheobronchitis. it is abbreviated as LTB.
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what is cystic fibrosis?
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a hereditary disease that is characterized by excess mucus production in the respiratory tract, digestive tract, and elsewhere.
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what is emphysema?
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a chronic lung disease with symptoms of dyspnea, chronic cough, formation of barrel chest, and gradual deterioration caused by chronic hypoxemia, and hypercapnia.
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define epiglottitis?
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inflammation of the epiglottis.
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what is laryngitis?
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inflammation of the larynx.
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what is legionellosis?
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a form of bacteria that is caused from the bacterium called Legionella pneumophilia.
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legionellosis is also called?
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legionnaires disease.
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what is lung cancer?
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a type of cancer that kills more people than any other type of cancer each year. it is a cancer that arises from soft tissues in the lungs.
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what are the two types of lung cancer?
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small cell and non- small cell lung cancer.
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lung cancer is also known as ?
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adenocarcinoma of the lung.
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define nasopharyngitis?
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inflammation of the nose and the pharynx.
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what is pertussis?
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an acute infectious disease with inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi that produces spasmodic coughing.
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pertussis is also called ?
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whooping cough.
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what is pharyngitis?
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inflammation of the pharynx.
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what is a pleuarla effusion?
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when fluid leaks into the pleural cavity.
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what is pluritis?
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inflammation of the pleural membrane.
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define pneumoconiosis.
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inflammation of the lungs, caused by chronic inhalation of fine particles.
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define pneumonia.
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inflammation of soft lung tisue that results in the formation of exudate within alveoli.
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what is pneumonitis?
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an inflammatory condition of the lungs that is independent of a particular cause.
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define a pneumothorax.
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the abnormal presence of air or gas within the pleural cavity.
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define pulmonary edema.
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the accumulation of fluid within the tiny air sacs within the lungs in respnse to infection or injury.
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what is a pulmonary embolism?
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a blockage in the pulmonary circulation by a blood clot.
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what is a pyothorax?
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the presence of pus in the pleural cavity.
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what is respiratory distress syndrome?
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it is characterized by atelectasis.
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what is rhinitis?
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inflammation of the mucus membrane lining the nasal cavity.
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define sever acute respiratory syndrome.
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a severe rapid, onset viral infection resulting in respiratory distress that includes acute lung inflammation, alveolar damage, and atelectasis.
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what is sinusitis?
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inflammation of the mucus membrane.
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define tonsillitis.
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inflammation of one or more tonsils.
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what is trachitis?
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inflammtion of the trachea.
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define trachestenosis.
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narrowing of the trachea.
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what is tuberculosis?
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infection of the lungs by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
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What is an upper respiratory infection?
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a generalized infectiopn of the upper respiratory system. labled as a URI.
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anti- means?
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against or opposite of.
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endo- means?
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within.
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aden/o means?
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gland.
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angi/o means?
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blood vessel.
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bronch/o means?
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airway.
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dilat/o means?
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to widen.
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laryng/o means?
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voice box, larynx.
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lob/o means?
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round part, lobe.
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ox/i means?
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oxygen.
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pleur/o means?
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pleura, rib.
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pneum/o, pneumon/o mean?
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lung, airway.
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pulmon/o means?
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lung.
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spir/o means?
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breathe.
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thorac/o means?
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chest, thorax.
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-al means?
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pertaining to.
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-ary means?
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pertaining to.
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-centesis means?
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surgical puncture.
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-ectomy means?
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surgicla removal or excision.
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-gram means?
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a record or image.
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-graphy means?
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recording process.
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-ion means?
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process.
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-meter means?
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measuring device.
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-metry means?
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measurement.
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-oid means?
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resembling.
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-plasty means?
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surgical repair.
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-scopy means?
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process of viewing.
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-stomy means?
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surgical creation of an opening.
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-tomy means?
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incision or to cut.
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wht is acid-fast bacilli smear?
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a clinical test performed on sputum to identify the presence of bacteria that react to acid.
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what is an AFB?
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acid -fast bacilli smear.
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what is an adenoidectomy?
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the surgical removal of an adenoid.
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what is an antihistamine?
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a therapuetic drug that inhibits the effects of histamines.
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define arterial blood gases.
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a clinical test on arterial blood to identify the levels of oxygen and CO2.
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defone aspiration.
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the removal of fluid, air, or foreign bodies, with a suction.
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what is auscultation?
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a procedure of listening to body sounds with an stethoscope.
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what is bronchodialtion
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a procedure to reduce bronchial constriction.
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what is bronchography?
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the X-ray imaging of the bronchi.
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define bronchoscopy.
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the evaluation of the bronchi using a flexible fiber-optic tube mounted with a small lens at one end and attached to an eyepiece and computer monitor at the other end.
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define a chest CT scan.
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diagnostic imaging of the chest by a computed tomogrpahy instrument.
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define a chest X-ray.
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an X-ray image of the thoracic cavity that is used to diagnose TB, tumors, nd other conditions.
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what is the abbreviation for a chest x-ray?
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CXR
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a physician specializing in the upper respiratory tract is a ?
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ear, nose, and throat specialtist.
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what is endotracheal?
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the insertion of a noncollapsible breathing tube into the trachea through the nose or mouth is called endotracheal intubation.
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what is an expectorant?
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a drug that breaks up mucus andpromotes the coughing reflex.
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define incentive sprometry.
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a valuable postoperative breathing therapy.
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define laryngectomy.
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surgical removal of the larynx.
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define laryngoscopy.
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a diagnostic procedure that uses a modified endoscope called a laryngoscope used to view the larynx.
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what is a laryngotracheotomy?
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a surgical incision onto the larynx and the trachea to provide a secondary opening for inspiration and expiration.
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define a lobectomy.
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the surgical removal of a singal lobe.
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define mechanical ventilation.
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a medical treatment to provide supplemental oxygen to patients in respiratory distress.
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what is a nebulizer?
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a device used to convert a liquid medication to a mist and deliver it to the lungs with the aid of deep inhalation.
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what is oximetry?
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the procedure measuring oxygen in the blood.
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what is a pleurocentesis?
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the surgical puncture and aspiration of fluid from the pleural cavity.
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what is a pneumonectomy?
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the surgical removal of a lung.
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define pulmonary angiography?
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a procedure that evaluates the blood circulation of the lungs.
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what are pulmonary function tests?
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a series of determining the cause of lung disease by evaluating lung capacity using a spirometer.
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what is a pulmonologist?
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a physician specializing in treatment of diseases affecting the lower respiratory tract.
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define resuscitation.
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artificial respiration that is used to restore normal breathing. commonly called CPR.
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what is rhinoplasty?
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surgical repair of the nose.
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what is TB skin test.?
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a simple skin test used to determine the presence of tuberculosis.
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what is thoracentesis?
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a surgical procedure used to aspirate pleural fluid from the thoracic cavity.
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define thoracostomy?
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the surgical puncture into the chest cavity, usually for the insertion of drainage or air tube.
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what is thoracotomy?
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a surgical incision into the chest wall.
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define tracheoplasty.
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surgical repair of the trachea.
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define tracheostomy.
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a surgical creation of an opening into the trachea usually for the insertion of a breathing tube.
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define a tracheotomy.
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surgical incision into the trachea which is a required part of a tracheostomy.
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define ventilation-perfusion scanning.
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it is a diagnostic tool that uses nuclear medicine or the use of parioactive material to evaluate pulmonary function.
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VPS is used to identify ?
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pulmonary edema and pulmonary embolism.
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medical records consist of what?
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all documented information in regards to a patient.
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what does subpoenaed mean?
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ordered by the court.
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medical records serve a purpose to supply info on a person from ?
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life to death.
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as a legal document, who can use the medical records?
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the defendant and the plantiff.
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how many days do medical records have to be mandated?
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30 days.
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what is the JCAHO?
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the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
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what does JCAHO do?
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it oversees hospital accreditations standards.
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what does credible mean?
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it must be believable or worthy of belief, trustworthy, and reliable.
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what is a credibility gap?
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it exists if there is an apparent disparity between what is said or written and the actual facts.
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when can medical records be released to third parties?
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when a patient gives written consent.
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what does the docterine of professional discretion signify?
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whether or not a patient should or can view the medical record.
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records should be released to patients when?
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only with the physicians knowledge and permission.
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what is the priacy act of 1974 provide?
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it provides citizens some control over the information that the federal government collects about them by limiting the use of info. for unncessary purposes.
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what are state open record laws?
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some states that freedom of information laws that grant public access to records maintained by state agencies.
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what does disclosed mean?
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made known.
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what is microfiche?
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it results in a space saving minatureized film of the medical record. what is subpoena duces tecum mean?
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what is subpoena duces tecum mean?
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a written order requiring a person to appear in court, give testimony, and bring the particular records, files, books, or info described in the subpoena.
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Which of the following combining forms is defined as "fungus"?
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myc/o
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Health care providers and institutions such as hospitals and clinics may face civil and criminal liability for releasing medical records without the proper patient authorization.
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True
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Another term for a "nosebleed" is epistaxis.
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True
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Falsification of medical records is grounds for criminal indictment.
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True
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Insertion of a non-collapsible breathing tube into the trachea by way of the nose or mouth is called ectotracheal intubation.
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False
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The suffix -phonia is defined as "condition of sound or voice."
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True
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The medical record should never contain irrelevant material that is not related to the patient or the patient's care.
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True
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The prefix anti- is defined as:
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against.
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According to the State Open-Records Laws if, in some cases the private patient's interests in confidentiality is outweighed by the benefit of disclosure for the public interest, then disclosure is allowed.
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True
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As a legal document the medical record, who can use the medical record?
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The defendant and plaintiff.
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The general rule is that the patient owns the medical records, but the physician or hospital stores them.
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False
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Correcting errors made on a record is acceptable by
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drawing one line through the error
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A patient entering an Emergency Department with symptoms of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain, and frequent coughing during an episode most likely would be diagnosed with
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asthma
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If the medical record is incomplete, the physician or other health care provider may be unable to defend allegations of malpractice, even if there was no negligence.
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True
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To protect patient confidentiality, medical records should not be released to third parties unless the recipient has been verified.
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False
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Which of the following measures the amount of air exhaled after a normal expiration?
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spirometer
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A common term for dilation of the bronchi is a collapsed lung.
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False
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Under the Privacy Act of 1974, an agency may maintain only the information that:
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is relevant to its authorized purpose.
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Bronchodilation is a repeated pattern of distressed breathing marked by a gradual increase of deep breathing, followed by shallow breathing, and apnea.
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False
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Taking photographs or other visual images of the patient, such as videotapes, without the proper consent is:
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an invasion of privacy.
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