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Chapter 8: Respiratory System
5. A medical term for the common cold is
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6. A collection of air in the intrapleural space is known as
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7. Edelia is allergic to bees. If stung, she experiences a severe reaction known as anaphylaxis and has great difficulty breathing. In addition to sounding wheezy, a high-pitched upper-airway sound develops, caused by obstruction of her airways. This is known as .
8. Sophie has a cold. This might also be called an
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9. Acute inflammation of the nasal mucosa is known as
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10. Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchial airways, which can be acute or chronic, is known as . 11. Miguel was treated in the urgent-care clinic for epistaxis. This is more commonly known as a . 12. A fungus found in soil contaminated with bird droppings can cause a systemic respiratory disease known as . 13. Albert has temporarily lost his voice because of larynx inflammation. This might also be called . 14. Vaishali has suffered from a partial collapse of the alveoli and tiny airways in the lungs. This is known as . 15. Vita is currently suffering from chronic retention of CO 2 and has symptoms of mental cloudiness and lethargy. This might also be called .
Procedures and Pharmacology
Assessing and treating disorders of the respiratory system may involve a variety of testing procedures by a team of respiratory care practitioners. This section lists common diagnostic tests and procedures and medications that pertain to the respiratory system. Knowing the purpose of the tests, procedures, and medi- cations will help you communicate effectively in health-care settings.
Common Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
arterial blood gases (ABG): Measurement of O 2 and CO 2 levels and acid-base balance (pH balance) in arterial blood. auscultation: Listening for sounds within the body, especially from the chest, neck, or abdomen; typically done with a stethoscope. bronchoscopy: Visual examination of the airways of the lungs (Figure 8-4).
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