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Saturday, May 30, 2026

Nurse Aide 1 Body Systems Vocabulary Flash Cards: Respiratory System

Module H focuses on body systems. This set of vocabulary flash cards features the respiratory system as it pertains to North Carolina's Nurse Aide 1 program.

Use the following flashcards to help you study the related terms and definitions.

Directions:

Click on the first flashcard.
Click on each card or on the next thumbnail at the bottom to advance to the next slide.

Module H: Body Systems Respiratory System

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Asthma

Chronic inflammatory disease occurring when the respiratory system reacts quickly and strongly to irritants, such as pollen and dust, characterized by difficulty breathing, wheezing, and a sense of tightness or constriction in the chest due to spasm of the muscles

Bradypnea

A respiratory rate less than 12 breaths per minute in adults

Cheyne-Stokes

Alternating periods of slow, irregular breathing and rapid, shallow breathing, plus short periods of absent breathing

Chronic Bronchitis

Chronic irritation and inflammation of bronchi usually caused by smoking

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic, progressive disease of the lungs causing trouble breathing, particularly getting air out of the lungs; includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema

Cyanosis

Changes in skin color, pale or bluish color of lips and extremities

Dyspnea

Difficulty breathing

Emphysema

Chronic, progressive disease of the lungs causing irreversible damage, usually resulting from chronic bronchitis and smoking

Exhale

When carbon dioxide is expelled out of the nose and the mouth from the lungs

Expiration

Involves the breathing out of carbon dioxide

Inhale

When air (or oxygen) is pulled in through the nose and down into the lungs

Inspiration

Involves the breathing in of oxygen

Lobes

Segments or areas of the lung

Lower Respiratory Tract

Consists of lower trachea, bronchi, and lungs

Lungs

Elastic, spongy, cone-shaped air-filled structures involved in respiration

Pneumonia

Acute (sudden onset) infection of the lung or lungs caused by bacteria, virus, or fungus

Pursed-lip Breathing

An assistive breathing pattern for residents with chronic lung disease that requires inhaling slowly through nose and exhaling slowly through pursed lips (as if about to whistle)

Respiratory System

Involves the breathing in of oxygen (inspiration) and the breathing out of carbon dioxide (expiration)

Tachypnea

A respiratory rate more than 20 breaths per minute

Thorax

Closed cavity of the body that contains the structures needed for respiration, extending from the base of the neck to the diaphragm

Upper Respiratory Infection (URI, cold)

Viral or bacterial infection of nose, sinuses, and throat with nasal drainage, sneezing, sore throat, fever, and tiredness

Upper Respiratory Tract

Consists of nose, mouth, sinuses, pharynx, larynx, and top of trachea

Friday, May 29, 2026

Nurse Aide 1 Module H Body Systems Vocabulary Flash Cards: Cardiovascular System

Module H focuses on body systems. This set of vocabulary flash cards features the cardiovascular system as it pertains to North Carolina's Nurse Aide 1 program.

Use the following flashcards to help you study the related terms and definitions.

Directions:

Click on the first flashcard.
Click on each card or on the next thumbnail at the bottom to advance to the next slide.

Module H: Body Systems Cardiovascular System

Angina pectoris (Angina)

Chest pain occurring when the heart muscle is not getting enough oxygen due to narrowed blood vessels, brought about by exercise, stress, excitement, or digesting a big meal

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry blood with oxygen and nutrients away from the heart and to the cells

Atherosclerosis

Arteries harden due to plaque build-up from fatty deposits; often referred to as “hardening of the arteries”

Cardiovascular System

Also called the circulatory system and is the continuous movement of blood through the body

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

When one or both sides of the heart stop pumping effectively

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

A condition in which blood vessels in the coronary arteries narrow, lowering blood supply to the heart and depriving it of oxygen

Hypertension

High blood pressure

Myocardial Infarction (MI, Heart Attack)

A condition where the heart muscle does not receive enough blood and lacks oxygen, causing damage or death to that area of the heart

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)

Poor circulation of legs, feet, arms, hands due to fatty deposits that harden in blood vessels

Varicose Veins

Enlarged, twisted veins usually in the legs

Veins

Blood vessels that carry blood with waste products away from the cells and to the heart

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