Nursing 122 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Pulmonology Study and treatment of the respiratory system
Bronchitis Inflammation of bronchi; usually due to infection or irritants; coursing, mucus, and
labored breathing
Tracheotomy Surgical incision in trachea to create an airway to relieve obstruction or facilitate
breathing
Pneumothroax Collapsed lung due to air in pleural space
Dyspnea Difficulty breathing
Hypoxemia Low blood oxygen levels
Asthma Chronic inflammatory condition; spasms in bronchi causing dyspnea, coughing,
wheezing; often triggered by allergens or irritants
Cystic Fibrosis Genetic disorder; thick mucus production leading to digestive issues and frequent
lung infections
Atelectasis Partial or complete lung collapse due to blockage or pressure on airways
Throacentesis Needle or catheter insterted into pleural space to remove fluid, air, or blood
Bronchiectasis Chronic dilation and damage of bronchi often due to repeated infections
Pulmonary embolism Blood clot blocking pulmonary artery
Tuberculosis Infection of mostly the lungs by mycobacterium tuberculosis
Excudate Fluid leaking from blood vessels into tissue
Endotrachealth Tube Tube into trachea to assist breathing
Hypoventilation Slow breathing
Apnea No breathing
Pulmonary Edema Fluid in lungs usually due to infection or heart failure
Hyper- Over or excessive
-scope Examination or viewing (often using a scope)
Pulmonology Study and treatment of the respiratory system
Bronchitis Inflammation of bronchi; usually due to infection or irritants; coursing, mucus, and
labored breathing
Tracheotomy Surgical incision in trachea to create an airway to relieve obstruction or facilitate
breathing
Pneumothroax Collapsed lung due to air in pleural space
Dyspnea Difficulty breathing
Hypoxemia Low blood oxygen levels
Asthma Chronic inflammatory condition; spasms in bronchi causing dyspnea, coughing,
wheezing; often triggered by allergens or irritants
Cystic Fibrosis Genetic disorder; thick mucus production leading to digestive issues and frequent
lung infections
Atelectasis Partial or complete lung collapse due to blockage or pressure on airways
Throacentesis Needle or catheter insterted into pleural space to remove fluid, air, or blood
Bronchiectasis Chronic dilation and damage of bronchi often due to repeated infections
Pulmonary embolism Blood clot blocking pulmonary artery
Tuberculosis Infection of mostly the lungs by mycobacterium tuberculosis
Excudate Fluid leaking from blood vessels into tissue
Endotrachealth Tube Tube into trachea to assist breathing
Hypoventilation Slow breathing
Apnea No breathing
Pulmonary Edema Fluid in lungs usually due to infection or heart failure
Hyper- Over or excessive
-scope Examination or viewing (often using a scope)
