what percent of lung cancers are due to smoking
90%
how is acute rhinitis passed from one individual to another
touch and air droplets
abnormal musical sound heard on inspiration are called what
rales
the upper respiratory system includes the nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx and which of the following
sinuses
What is a collection of infectious material contained within a capsule called?
pulmonary abscess
What pulmonary disease is caused by frequent inhalation of dust particles related to insulating and fireproofing?
asbestosis
A barrel chest is a symptom of which of the following?
COPD
What is a collection of blood in the chest cavity called?
Hemothorax
A blue color often observed in the nail beds and lips is known by which medical term?
cyanosis
Which procedure involves inserting a chest tube to withdraw air and assist in re-expanding the lung?
thoracentesis
What is the leading cause of death due to infections in the older population?
pneumonia
Which of the following is a bacterial pulmonary infection?
legionnaires disease
Which of the following conditions does severe dyspnea lead to?
hypoxemia
Which of the following would be effective in determining infectious disease?
sputum cultures
What is the large muscle of respiration that separates the thorax from the abdomen?
Diaphragm
Which of the following would help reduce pain?
analgesics
What is the top infectious disease killer worldwide?
pulmonary tuberculosis (Tb)
Which of the following is a sudden, life-threatening lung failure that is a syndrome and not a specific disease?
ARDS
What does cyanosis indicate?
low blood oxygen level
What are patients often encouraged to use to maintain and improve lung function?
spirometer
A bluish color to the skin is called
cyanosis
_______, or rapid breathing, is common with respiratory diseases.
tachypnea
What is the term for dry, rattling sounds heard when listening to the lungs?
Rhonchi
Treatment of pneumothorax can include performing a _______ to insert a chest tube to withdraw air and help re-expand the lung.
thoracentesis
Treatment of pneumothorax can include performing a _______ to insert a chest tube to withdraw air and help re-expand the lung.
sputum
What is the term for the grape-like clusters of air sacs at the distal end of the terminal bronchioles?
alveoli
A(n) _______ is one in which sputum or excessive mucus is expelled from the respiratory system.
productive cough
What is the procedure for visual examination of the bronchi?
bronchoscopy
_______ is prevalent in overcrowded areas and areas with poor sanitation.
pulmonary tuberculosis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends using the _______ to detect TB in healthcare workers
quantiferon-Tb test
Which of the following is a viral infection commonly spread by coughing of respiratory secretions?
influenza
Individuals with _______ commonly have high levels of carbon dioxide in the blood.
COPD
A class of drugs used to reduce fevers is called
antipyretics
Which of the following is the term used to describe the class of drugs used to treat pain?
antigestics
What is the name of a bacterial pulmonary infection so named after an outbreak in 1976 at a convention held in Philadelphia?
legionnaires disease
Dyspnea caused by a partial obstruction of the airways will produce
wheezing
The leading cause of preventable death in the United States is
cigarette smoking
The greatest preventive measure for stopping the spread of upper respiratory infection is
regular handwashing
Infants and small children playing with plastic bags often suffer from
suffocation
The leading cause of death due to infections in the older population is
pneumonia
Which of the following is caused by inhaling fungus in bird droppings found in chicken houses, bat caves, or pigeon roosts?
histoplasmosis
Another name for desert fever is
coccidioidomycosis
Treatment of which of the following involves abdominal thrust?
aspiration
A reflex laryngospasm that closes the glottis and does not allow water or air to enter is a sign of which of the following?
dry drowning
Which of the following is also known as coal miner's disease?
anthracosis
Which of the following is a bacterial pulmonary infection?
legionnaires disease
Which of the following is the leading cause of death due to infections in the older population?
pneumonia
Which of the following is not true of the aging respiratory system?
it has increased elasticity
What is the medical term for the common cold?
acute rhinitis
An inflammation of the mucous membranes due to allergies is ______, or allergic rhinitis
hay fever
What is the medical term for a sore throat?
pharyngitis
Which of the following is a hypersensitivity reaction that causes constriction of the bronchi?
asthma
The common symptoms of fever, a tight feeling behind the sternum, and a dry cough that progresses to a productive cough describe which of the following?
acute bronchitis
Which of the following is an acute, serious, and highly contagious viral respiratory infection?
influenza
The acronym for a disease characterized by the inability to get air into or out of the lungs is
COPD
What is the collapse of part or all of a lung?
atelectasis
Which of the following is inflammation of the membranes covering the lung and lining the chest cavity?
pleurisy
A collection of air in the pleural cavity, often resulting in the partial or complete collapse of the lung on the affected side, is called
pneumothorax
What is the collection of pus in the chest cavity?
empyema
_______ is the collection of blood in the chest cavity.
hemothorax
Which of the following is not a symptom of PE?
orthopnea