Medical Terminology: Respiratory System Disorders Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is a respiratory disorder characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes?

Pneumonia
Asthma
Bronchitis
Emphysema
#2

What is the medical term for the common condition of nosebleeds?

Epistaxis
Hemoptysis
Dyspnea
Hematemesis
#3

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Coughing
Wheezing
Fever
Shortness of breath
#4

What is the primary cause of cystic fibrosis?

Genetic mutation
Environmental factors
Bacterial infection
Allergy
#5

Which of the following is a diagnostic test that measures the amount of air a person can exhale forcefully after a deep breath?

Pulse oximetry
Spirometry
Bronchoscopy
Pulmonary function test
#6

What term describes the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space?

Pleuritis
Pleurodynia
Pleural effusion
Pneumothorax
#7

Which of the following respiratory disorders is characterized by the destruction of the alveoli, leading to difficulty breathing?

Cystic fibrosis
Pneumonia
Emphysema
Bronchitis
#8

What is the term for a sudden, severe, and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction?

Anaphylaxis
Angina
Asthma
Epistaxis
#9

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical removal of one or more lobes of the lung?

Pneumonectomy
Tracheostomy
Lobectomy
Thoracotomy
#10

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea?

Obesity
Smoking
Hypothyroidism
Older age
#11

What term refers to the collapse of a part or all of a lung?

Pulmonary edema
Pulmonary embolism
Pneumonia
Atelectasis
#12

Which of the following is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the joints and may also involve inflammation of the lungs?

Rheumatoid arthritis
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Scleroderma
Polymyositis
#13

Which of the following is a procedure to remove fluid from the pleural space for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes?

Bronchoscopy
Pleurodesis
Thoracentesis
Spirometry
#14

What is the term for a group of lung diseases characterized by airflow obstruction and difficulty breathing?

Interstitial lung disease
Pulmonary fibrosis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Tuberculosis

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