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What is the meaning of the term atelectasis?
 A) inflammation of the pleural membrane
  B) heart failure caused by pulmonary disease
  C) incomplete expansion, usually of the lung
  D) presence of pus in the chest or pleural space

QUESTION 2

Phleb/o means:
 A)clot
 B) phlegm
  C) vein
  D) blood

QUESTION 3

Which respiratory condition is characterized by distention and destruction of the alveolar walls resulting in decreased lung elasticity?
 A) bronchiectasi
  B) empyema
  C) bronchopneumonia
  D) emphysema

QUESTION 4

Angi/o means:
 A) artery
  B) vein
  C) vessel
  D) capillary

QUESTION 5

Which respiratory illness is commonly called whooping cough?
 A) pyothorax
  B) pleurisy
  C) pertussis
  D) pleuritic

QUESTION 6

Myel/o means:
 A) bone
  B) muscle
  C) spinal cord
  D) tendon

QUESTION 7

Which condition means inflammation of the mucus membranes of the nose, or a common cold?
 A) coryza
  B) dyspnea
  C) rales
  D) nasopharyngitis
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[Answer to ques. #1]  C

[Answer to ques. #2]  C

[Answer to ques. #3]  D

[Answer to ques. #4]  C

[Answer to ques. #5]  C

[Answer to ques. #6]  C

[Answer to ques. #7]  A
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