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| large muscle of respiration |
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| The diaphragm separates the |
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| the thorax from the abdomen |
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| Alveoli are grapelike clusters of air sacs at |
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| the distal end of the terminal bronchioles |
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| The oxygen-carbon dioxide exchange takes place |
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| in the lungs (between aveoli and capillaries) |
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| Hiccoughs are the result of a sudden spasm |
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| Clubbing is the result of |
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| poor distal circulation and oxygenation |
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| A barrel chest appears as an individual uses |
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| accessory chest muscles over a long period of time to improve breathing |
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| Clubbing manifests itself as |
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| soft-tissue enlargement and abnormal curvature of the nails |
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| A lung biopsy may be obtained |
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| Respiratory infections account for |
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| over 80% of all infections |
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| Most respiratory illnesses are |
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| viral and not life threatening |
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| Antibiotics are NOT an effective treatment |
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| best preventative treatment for a cold |
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| Getting chilled or wet is |
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| an inflammation of mucous membranes due to allergies |
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| infections such as encephalitis if agressive treatment is not initiated |
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| a short-term disorder commonly following an upper respiratory infection |
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| an ACUTE highly contagious respiratory infection |
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| VIRAL infection spread by coughing of respiratory secretions |
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| Immunity to one strain of influenza |
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| DOES NOT ensure immunity to other strains of influenza |
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| The lower respiratory system |
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Definition
| includes the trachea, bronchi and bronchioles |
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| Common diagnostic tests used to diagnose respiratory disorders include |
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| ABGs, a bronchoscopy and an auscultation |
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| The general treatment for viral infections |
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| includes getting plenty of rest |
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| Possible causes of sinusitis include |
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| blowing the nose too hard, air pollution and tooth infections |
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| Chronic bronchitis is characterized by |
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| The lymphatic system includes |
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| lymph ducts, lymph nodes and lymph vessels |
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| The fuctions of the lymph vessels include |
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| the transportation of lymph, transport of toxic substances and the return of important nutrients into the capillaries of the blood vessels |
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| Organs related to the lymph system include |
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| the tonsils, spleen and pineal gland (NOT the liver) |
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| Procedures or tests performed to help diagnose diseases of the lymphatic system include |
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| CAT scan, lymph node biopsy and a MRI |
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| What organism causes lymphangitis? |
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| Treatment of lymphangitis includes |
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| applying warm moist pack and elevation of the affected area |
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| Causes of lymphedema include |
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| an obstruction of a lymphatic vessel, an abnormal uptake of fluid due to injury and overproduction of interstitial fluid due to increased capillary blood pressure |
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| The most common type of blood cancer in the United States is |
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| Kawasaki disease is characterized by |
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| reddened lips, tongue, and mucous membranes |
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| The most helpful prevention of lymphadenitis is |
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| maintaining good general health |
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| Individuals with chronic diseases and older persons should |
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| receive influenza vaccinations |
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| Chronic bronchitis may also be called |
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| The lymph system is dependent on |
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| air pollution, chronic respiratory infections, cigarette smoking and exposure to certain industrial pollutants |
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| Prevention of Pharygitis includes |
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| good handwashing, maintaining good health and avoiding close contact with anyone who is contagious |
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| an indicator for the presence of tuberculosis (not a vaccine) |
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| The goal of the lymphatic system is to |
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| prevent waste products from entering general circulation |
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| The vessels of the lymphatic system |
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| has two ducts (right and left) |
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| Enlargement of lymph nodes is |
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| primarily due to infection |
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| confirms the diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease |
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| Swelling of the lymph nodes may be caused by |
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Definition
| the drainage of bacteria or toxic substances |
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| Lymphedema is an abnormal collection of |
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Definition
| lymph fluid usually seen in the extremeties |
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| Kawasaki disease in children is |
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| rarely fatal but may lead to coronary artery disease later in life |
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| As people age, there is a |
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Definition
| decreased ability to produce antibodies which interferes with the ability to ward off disease |
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