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pleurisy ✔Correct Answer-an inflammation of the pleura that produces sharp chest pain with
each breath
The pleura ✔Correct Answer-double-layered membrane surrounding each lung
visceral pleura ✔Correct Answer-inner layer of pleura lying closer to the lung tissue
parietal pleura ✔Correct Answer-outer layer of pleura lying closer to the ribs and chest wall
Pathophysiology ✔Correct Answer-the study of how disease processes affect the function of
the body
Acute Respiratory Failure ✔Correct Answer-inability of the lungs to perform their ventilatory
function
adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) ✔Correct Answer-acute respiratory failure in
adults characterized by tachypnea, dyspnea, cyanosis, tachycardia, and hypoxia. Caused by
massive inflammation of the alveoli and structures in the respiratory zone.
Symptoms of ARDS ✔Correct Answer-Crackles on inspiration
aspiration ✔Correct Answer-Breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ✔Correct Answer-permanent, destructive
pulmonary disorder that is a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema
Emphysema ✔Correct Answer-hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar walls
bronchitis ✔Correct Answer-Inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, which allows
mucus to build up
severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) ✔Correct Answer-severe and highly contagious
viral lung infection with high fever
Hyperventilation syndrome ✔Correct Answer-- a rapid deep-breathing attack that produces a
drop in carbon dioxide
- often triggered by anxiety or other emotional state
- symptoms include chest pain, tingling and numbness in the hands and feet, dizziness, impaired
concentration and memory, and tinnitus