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Respiratory Therapy Fill In The Blanks

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Term: Definition: the absence of breathing, temporary inability to
Term: Definition: of air
Term: Definition: respiratory disorder, often of allergic origin, characterized by (difficulty breathing), wheezing, and a sense of constriction in the chest
Term: AlveoliDefinition: tiny air sacs in the lungs at the end of the
Term: Definition: an abnormal increase in the of the blood
Term: Definition: lack or absence of
Term: Definition: collapse of the lung or a part of the lung (imperfect of the lungs)
Term: BradypneaDefinition: slow
Term: BronchitisDefinition: of the bronchi
Term: Definition: use of a flexible to examine the tracheobronchial tree
Term: Bronchodilator Definition: a substance that acts to constricted bronchial tubes
Term: BronchiectasisDefinition: dilation of the bronchi or tubes
Term: BronchostenosisDefinition: narrowing of
Term: Bronchioles Definition: bronchial tubes
Term: BroncholithDefinition: in a bronchus
Term: Definition: of a new opening into a bronchus
Term: Definition: either of the two main of the trachea
Term: Definition: bronchial
Term: BronchorrhaphyDefinition: suturing of a
Term: Definition: contraction of the muscular lining of the bronchi
Term: Definition: fine or bubbling sounds typically heard upon inspiration
Term: Definition: of being solid
Term: Definition: relieves inflammation and replace hormones for adrenal insufficiency (Addison ).
Term: Definition: inflammation of the passages, cold
Term: Croup Definition: acute syndrome, laryngeal obstruction, barking cough, stridor
Term: Definition: bluish color due to
Term: Cyte Definition: cell
Term: COPD Definition: (Chronic obstructive Pulmonary Disease)- group of respiratory , characterized by a chronic, partial obstruction of the bronchi and lungs.
Term: Definition: muscle partition that separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity and aids in the of breathing
Term: Definition: fungal disease of the
Term: /EctasisDefinition: dilation or
Term: Definition: distention and of the alveoli
Term: Empyema Definition: pus in a body , especially in the pleural cavity (pyothorax)
Term: Definition: acute form, a severe, life-threatening infection of the epiglottis and area that occurs most commonly in children 2-12.
Term: Definition: flap the windpipe
Term: Epistaxis Definition: hemorrhage of the nose or nose
Term: Endotracheal Definition: the trachea
Term: rub Definition: dry grating sounds heard upon with a stethoscope
Term: FVC Definition: (Forced Vital Capacity)- measurement of the amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled from the lungs after the deepest
Term: Definition: oxygen deficiency in the
Term: HemoDefinition:
Term: Definition: condition of bloody sputum. (coughing up) blood
Term: Hypoxia Definition: oxygen in the body
Term: Hemorrhage Definition: rupture, large amount of loss
Term: Definition: excessive movement of air in and out of the , sighing respirations
Term: Intercostal Definition: to between the ribs
Term: Influenza Definition: contagious, viral disease, may cause fever, chills, HA (hemagglutinin), (my) pain
Term: Inspiration Definition: the act of drawing in the . To breathe in
Term: IPPB Definition: (Intermittent positive-pressure )
Term: Definition: of a lobe. Surgical excision or removal of a lobe
Term: Larynx Definition: voice box (contains the cords)
Term: Laryngitis Definition: inflammation of the
Term: Laryngalgia Definition: pain in the
Term: Laryngostomy Definition: a new opening in larynx
Term: Definition: incision into the larynx to create a temporary
Term: Laryngocele Definition: herniation of the
Term: Definition: any of the larynx
Term: Laryngoscope Definition: instrument used to the larynx
Term: Definition: spasm of the
Term: Melan Definition:
Term: Muc(o)Definition:
Term: My(o)Definition:
Term: Myc(o)Definition:
Term: Definition: any condition caused by a
Term: Mycoid Definition: fungi
Term: Mycology Definition: science and study of
Term: Definition: inflammation of the skin by a fungus
Term: Definition: chest
Term: Definition: straight
Term: Definition: difficult/ painful breathing in a position except in an erect sitting or standing position. Abel to breathe only when sitting or
Term: PtyaloDefinition: saliva or (P is silent)
Term: Definition: flow of
Term: PertussisDefinition: “whooping cough” infection of the respiratory membrane
Term: PneaDefinition: , breathing, respiration
Term: Dyspnea Definition: breathing
Term: (o)Definition: lung/air
Term: Definition: wind or
Term: Definition: collection of air the skin
Term: Definition: collection of air in the cavity
Term: Pneumotherapy Definition: with compressed air
Term: Pneumometer Definition: an instrument that measures air in respiration
Term: Pneumoserothorax Definition: collection of air and serum in the cavity
Term: Pneumopyothorax Definition: collection of air and pus in the cavity
Term: /oDefinition: lung
Term: PneumonectomyDefinition: of part or all of a lung
Term: Definition: of a lung
Term: Definition: any disease of the
Term: Pneumonorrhagia Definition: of a lung
Term: PneumoniaDefinition: acute inflammation of the caused by a variety of organisms and viruses
Term: Definition: inflammation of the
Term: Definition: lung disease in lung tissue becomes black due to breathing in black dust, soot, or black smoke
Term: Postural Definition: use of body positioning to assist in removal of secretion from lobs of the lung, bronchi, or lung cavities
Term: Pneumothorax Definition: the of air in the pleural cavity
Term: Definition: herniation of the lung a defect in the chest wall
Term: Pneumocentesis Definition: surgical puncture of the lung (to fluid)
Term: Definition: fixation of lung tissue
Term: Definition: inflammation of the
Term: Pleurectomy Definition: excision of part of the
Term: Definition: enveloping the lungs and lining the walls of the thoracic cavity
Term: Pleuralgia Definition: pain in the
Term: Definition: throat
Term: Definition: of the pharynx
Term: Definition: disease of the
Term: Pharyngoplasty Definition: surgical repair of the
Term: Definition: to examine the pharynx
Term: Definition: calculus in the wall of the
Term: Definition: a disease of the pharynx
Term: Definition: inflammation of the
Term: Definition: of the pharynx
Term: Definition: /stricture of the pharynx
Term: Definition: pus in the thorax of the cavity
Term: Pharyngomycosis Definition: abnormal condition of the throat
Term: Definition: of the pharynx or throat
Term: Definition: diaphragm
Term: Definition: paralysis of the
Term: Phrenectomy Definition: removal of a portion of the nerve
Term: Definition: lung
Term: / Pulmonic Definition: pertaining to
Term: Pulmonary/Pulmonic Definition: heart valve through which blood travels to the lungs. Blood flows from the to the lungs via the pulmonary or pulmonic artery.
Term: embolus Definition: clot moving to the lung
Term: Rhinoplasty Definition: repair of the nose
Term: Rhinomycosis Definition: disease of the nose
Term: Definition: abnormal condition of the
Term: Stridor Definition: high pitched musical sound made on due to obstruction
Term: Spirometry Definition: measures breathing capacity of the
Term: Thoracocentesis Definition: surgical of the chest (to remove fluid)
Term: Trachea Definition:
Term: Tracheopyosis Definition: condition of the trachea with pus
Term: Tracheorrhagia Definition: from the trachea
Term: Definition: pain in the
Term: Tacheocele Definition: herniation of the
Term: Definition: forming an in the trachea
Term: Definition: examination of the
Term: Tracheal Definition: pertaining to the
Term: Tracheolarygnotomy Definition: incision of trachea and
Term: Definition: softening of the
Term: Definition: of the trachea
Term: Definition: of the trachea
Term: Definition: surgical of a new opening in the trachea
Term: Definition: , fast, elevated breathing
Term: Tuberculosis Definition: infectious disease small lesions in the lungs
Term: Definition: pertaining to the membrane attached to the
Term: WhoopDefinition: sonorous and convulsive sound on inhalation due to spasms in the . Barking or seal cough. Indicative of whooping cough
Term: Wheeze Definition: continuous high pitched whistling during expiation, narrow airway
Term: OSA Definition: obstructive apnea
Term: FEV Definition: Forced expiratory (exhaled)
Term: Definition: forced expiratory (exhaled) volume in one
Term: Definition: (pulmonary function test)- test to determine the capacity of the lungs to exchange oxygen and CO2
Term: Definition: a characterized by fatigue and chronic pain in the muscles as well as in tissues surrounding the joints
Term: Cystic Definition: production of viscid mucus that obstructs the pancreatic ducts and
Term: - hernia Definition: protrusion of the abdominal parts/organs into the chest through the
Term: Nephritis Definition: of the kidneys
Term: Hepatoma Definition: tumor of the
Term: ABG Definition: Arterial Gases
Term: CA Definition: ; Chronological age; cardiac arrest
Term: COPD Definition: (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)- used to describe progressive lung such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, refractory asthma.
Term: CPAPDefinition: (Continuous positive airway pressure)- that is used due to enlarged tonsils that cause an airway obstruction
Term: CPAP Definition: (Continuous positive airway pressure)- machine used to treat sleep .
Term: CO2 Definition: Carbon
Term: Definition: (obstructive sleep apnea)- may be due to tonsils that cause an airway obstruction
Term: ARDSDefinition: (acute respiratory distress syndrome)- due to inflammatory damage that causes abnormal permeability of the alveolar-capillary membrane. Alveoli filled with fluid interferes with gas exchange
Term: -al Definition: to
Term: -arDefinition: to
Term: -algia-, Definition: pain
Term: -ectasis Definition: dilation,
Term: -cele Definition: , swelling
Term: -centesis Definition: puncture
Term: -ectomy Definition: , removal
Term: -malacia Definition:
Term: -itis Definition:
Term: -ia Definition:
Term: -ole Definition: , minute
Term: -osis Definition: abnormal condition, increase (primarily in blood )
Term: -osmia Definition:
Term: -oxia Definition:
Term: -rrhea Definition: , flow
Term: -scope Definition: for examining
Term: -plasty Definition: surgical
Term: -phagia Definition: swallowing,
Term: -plegia Definition:
Term: -pnea Definition:
Term: -stenosis Definition: stricture
Term: -spasm Definition: contraction, twitching
Term: -thoraxDefinition:
Term: -therapy Definition:
Term: -tome Definition: to cut
Term: -tomy Definition:
Term: -ist Definition:
Term: -itic Definition: to
Term: -ia Definition:
Term: -logist Definition: of
Term: -pathy Definition:
Term: An- or A- Definition: , not
Term: Brady- Definition:
Term: Dys-Definition: bad, , difficult
Term: Eu- Definition: good,
Term: Epi- Definition: , upon
Term: /oDefinition: red
Term: Hyp-, Hypo-Definition: , below, deficient
Term: -Definition: large
Term: Micro-Definition:
Term: Neo-Definition: new
Term: Para- Definition: near, , beyond
Term: Peri- Definition:
Term: - Definition: rapid
Term: - Definition: straight
Term: - Definition: lung
Term: - Definition: black
Term: Py(o)Definition: pus
 
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