Additional Medical Terms Review
Match the medical term(s) below with the definitions in the numbered list.
acidosis cystic fibrosis influenza pneumothorax
ARDS epiglottitis lung cancer rales
atelectasis epistaxis MRI rhonchi
bronchodilators hypoxemia pertussis SIDS
coryza hypoxia pleural effusion stridor
- is a high-pitched musical breathing sound made on inspiration and caused by
obstruction in the pharynx or larynx - refers to nosebleed.
- is a contagious respiratory infection characterized by the onset of fever, chills,
headache, and muscle pain. - is excessive acidity of blood due to an accumulation of acids or excessive loss of
bicarbonate. - is acute inflammation of nasal passages accompanied by profuse nasal discharge
and is also called a cold. - is a genetic disorder of exocrine glands characterized by excessive production of
mucus, causing severe congestion within the lungs and pancreas. - refers to a pulmonary malignancy commonly attributed to cigarette smoking.
- is an abnormal presence of fluid in the pleural cavity.
- refers to an accumulation of air in the pleural cavity.
- is fine, crackling or bubbling sounds, commonly heard during inspiration when
there is fluid in the alveoli. - are used to dilate bronchial walls to increase airflow.
- is a form of restrictive lung disease that follows severe infection or trauma in
young, previously healthy individuals. - uses electromagnetic energy to produce multiplanar cross-sectional images of the body.
- refers to a collapsed lung.
- is a severe, life-threatening infection of the epiglottis that occurs most commonly
in children. - is an acute infectious disease characterized by an explosive cough that is also called
whooping cough. - is a deficiency of oxygen in the blood.
- refers to the unexpected, unexplained death of an apparently well, or virtually
well, infant. - is a deficiency of oxygen in the tissues.
- refers to abnormal chest sounds resembling snoring that is produced in obstructed
airways.
Competency Verification:Check your answers in Appendix B: Answer Key, page 571. If you are not satisfied with
your level of comprehension, review the pathological, diagnostic, and therapeutic terms and retake the review.
Correct Answers × 5 = % Score
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