Mastering Healthcare Terminology 4th Edition By Shiland – Test Bank

Chapter 11-1: Respiratory System
Test Bank

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The process of breathing in is:
a. inspiration. c. olfaction.
b. exhalation. d. respiration.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 406 OBJ: A+P
TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

2. The sense of smell is:
a. anosmia. c. inspiration.
b. exhalation. d. olfaction.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 406 OBJ: A+P
TOP: Nondecodable Terms

3. The word component for the waste product of respiration is:
a. oxy-. c. capn/o.
b. ox/i. d. spir/o.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 406 OBJ: A+P
TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

4. One of the functions of the respiratory system is the production of sound. A combining form for voice or sound is:
a. phas/o. c. phag/o.
b. phon/o. d. osm/o.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 412 OBJ: A+P
TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

5. A combining form for a structure in the lower respiratory system is:
a. pharyng/o. c. trache/o.
b. laryng/o. d. rhin/o.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 408 OBJ: A+P
TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

6. A combining form for a structure in the upper respiratory system is:
a. bronchi/o. c. trache/o.
b. pulmon/o. d. laryng/o.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 408 OBJ: A+P
TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

7. An exchange of gases between the lungs and blood is:
a. internal respiration. c. olfaction.
b. external respiration. d. atelectasis.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 406 OBJ: A+P
TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

8. The plural of sinus is:
a. sinusides. c. sinae.
b. sini. d. sinuses.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 407 OBJ: A+P
TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

9. The term for the part of the throat behind the mouth is:
a. sinus. c. nasopharynx.
b. oropharynx. d. laryngopharynx.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 408 OBJ: A+P
TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

10. The term for the nostrils is:
a. septa. c. nares.
b. septum. d. carina.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 406 OBJ: A+P
TOP: Nondecodable Terms