Upper & Lower Respiratory Tracts Vocabulary
is a breathing disorder in which a person repeatedly stops breathing during sleep.
Obstructive sleep apnea
Crackles, rales, are rattling sounds that are heard during respiration...This is often found in patients that have what type of condition?
(COPD) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A nutritious diet and proper hydration help protect the respiratory system against what?
Illness and disease, and maintaining lung function.
Exercise and cold air can trigger asthma symptoms for some people.
True.
The vocal cords are located where?
larynx.
is a chronic, progressive disease. (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
The most common pulmonary function test is...
Spirometry
What does exercising do for the respiratory system?
Preserves lung function and improves lung capacity.
Fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss are symptoms of tuberculosis.
True.
the bronchus leads into the lungs while the bronchioles subdivide into smaller airways.
is a condition in which the bronchial tubes are abnormally enlarged.
Bronchiectasis
The patient is asked to breathe in several different ways and the spirometer records the results..Give at least 3 of those measurements.
Tidal volume, residual volume, total lung capacity, vital capacity, forced vital capacity, and Peak expiratory flow rate.
Why is it important to avoid toxins?
Smoke can damage the respiratory system.
Getting a Covid-19 vaccines reduces the risk of serious illness and death.
True
The alveoli is surrounded by ?
Capillaries
is a chronic disease of the lungs and also usually results from cigarette smoking.
Emphysema
What should the MA inform the patient about before a pulmonary function test?
The patient should wear loose clothing, and should avoid eating a heavy meal or smoking for at least two hours before the test.
Cigarette smoking and vaping can lead to what?
heart and lung injury and disease.
Bronchitis is mainly influenza.
False.
Where are the tonsils located at?
oropharynx
interstitial lung disease, is a disease caused by inhalation of dust.
Pneumoconiosis
What 3 types of measurements are used for when using a peak flow meter?
Green zone, yellow zone, red zone.
Why is it important that caregivers should be aware of or prepare food for small children?
To prevent choking hazards.
SIDS is a form of sleep apnea.
False.
inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the nasal passages.