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Medical Terminology: Respiratory System Disorders Quiz

#1

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

Bronchitis
Explanation

Inflammation of bronchial tubes.

#2

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

Epistaxis
Explanation

Medical term for nosebleeds.

#3

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

Fever
Explanation

Fever is not a symptom of COPD.

#4

What is the primary cause of cystic fibrosis?

Genetic mutation
Explanation

Genetic mutation primarily causes cystic fibrosis.

#5

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

Spirometry
Explanation

Test for measuring exhaled air volume.

#6

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

Pleural effusion
Explanation

Abnormal fluid accumulation in pleural space.

#7

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

Emphysema
Explanation

Destruction of alveoli causing breathing difficulty.

#8

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

Anaphylaxis
Explanation

Sudden severe allergic reaction.

#9

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

Lobectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of lung lobes.

#10

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

Hypothyroidism
Explanation

Hypothyroidism is not a risk factor for sleep apnea.

#11

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

Atelectasis
Explanation

Collapse of lung tissue.

#12

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

Rheumatoid arthritis
Explanation

Chronic autoimmune disease affecting joints and lungs.

#13

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

Thoracentesis
Explanation

Procedure for pleural fluid removal.

#14

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

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Explanation

Group of lung diseases with airflow obstruction.

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