Bringing oxygen into the body and delivering it into the circulatory system is known as:
- expiration.
- inspiration.
- aspiration.
- respiration.
Bringing oxygen into the body and delivering it into the circulatory system is known as inspiration.
Inspiration: The physical process of acquiring oxygen.
Which of the following is not a segment in the right lung?
- Inferior lobe
- Superior lobe
- Medial lobe
- Middle lobe
The medial lobe is not a segment in the right lung.
Anatomical Site: A specific location or part of the human body.
How many lobes are in the left lung?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
There are two lobes in the left lung.
Which of the following is a tiny bubble at the end of each bronchiole that holds air?
- Epiglottis
- Bronchi
- Alveolar duct
- Alveolar sac
The alveolar sac is a tiny bubble at the end of each bronchiole that holds air.
Respiration: The physical process of acquiring oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.
What is the correct code for acute laryngopharyngitis?
- J06.0
- J06.10
- J06.1
- J06.9
J06.0 is the correct code for acute laryngopharyngitis. J06.0: Index>laryngopharyngitis (acute).
Acute: Severe; serious.
What is the correct code for a patient diagnosed with chronic ethmoidal sinusitis?
- J32.0
- J32.1
- J32.2
- J32.3
J32.2 is the correct code for a patient with chronic ethmoidal sinusitis. J32.2: Index>sinusitis>ethmoidal.
Chronic: Long duration; continuing over a long period of time.
What is the correct code for a patient who has a sphenoidal polyp of the sinus?
- J33.0
- J33.1
- J33.8
- J33.9
J33.8 is the correct code for a patient who has a sphenoidal polyp of the sinus. J33.8: Index>polyp>sinus.
Diagnosis: A physician’s determination of a patient’s condition, illness, or injury.
Which of the following is a flap of cartilage that opens to permit air to travel into the larynx?
- Epiglottis
- Bronchi
- Alveolar duct
- Alveolar sac
The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage that opens to permit air to travel into the larynx.
Cartilage: Tough, connective, nonvascular tissue.
Which of the following is not a paranasal sinus?
- Maxillary
- Frontal
- Ethmoidal
- Septal
Septal is not a type of paranasal sinus.
Para: An alphanumeric that identifies the number of times a woman has given birth, designated on the chart as P1, P2, etc.; had a fetus reach viability.
Which of the following is not part of the lower respiratory system?
- Lungs
- Bronchi
- Epiglottis
- Pharynx
The pharynx is part of the upper respiratory system.
Anatomical Site: A specific location or part of the human body.
What is the term commonly used for breathing?
- Expiration
- Inspiration
- Aspiration
- Respiration
The term commonly used for breathing is respiration.
Respiration: The physical process of acquiring oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.
Which of the following is not part of the upper respiratory system?
- Nose
- Paranasal sinuses
- Larynx
- Pharynx
The larynx is part of the lower respiratory system.
Cartilage: Tough, connective, nonvascular tissue.
How many segments are in the respiratory system?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
There are two segments in the respiratory system: the upper respiratory system and the lower respiratory system.
How many parts does the breathing process include?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
There are two parts to the breathing process, inspiration and expiration.
Getting rid of carbon dioxide is known as:
- expiration.
- inspiration.
- aspiration.
- respiration.
Getting rid of carbon dioxide is known as expiration.
Expiration: The physical process of expulsing carbon dioxide.
How many segments are in the right lung?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
There are three segments in the right lung.
How many hemispheres are in the lung?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
There are two hemispheres in the lung: the right lung and left lung.