Bontrager Ch. 2 (Chest) Exam Questions (61 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

Dyspnea {Ans: shortness of breath}Empyema {Ans: pus in the pleural cavity}the double walled membrane enclosing the heart is called : {Ans: pericardial sac}What are the three reasons chest x-rays should be taken erect if possible? {Ans: (1) The diaphram is able to move down farther (2) Air/fluid levels in chest easily visualized (3) Engorgement and hyperemia of pulmonary vessels may be prevented}Cystic fibrosis {Ans: Most commonly inherited disease; secretions of heavy mucus cause progressive clogging of bronchi and bronchioles}Bronchitis {Ans: acute (short term) or chronic (long term) condition in which excessive mucus is secreted into the bronchi causing cough and shortness of breath}