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joesmith1212 · **on:** Jun 26, 2018

A whistling sound caused by obstruction of the air passageway associated with asthma is termed:

A) Cheyne-Stokes.
B) rale.
C) stridor.
D) wheeze.

Question 2

In the term hydrotherapy, the suffix -therapy means:

A) condition.
B) treatment.
C) process.
D) fear.

canderson530 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 26, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) Cheyne-Stokes is a pattern of a gradual increase in respiration followed by apnea.
B) A rale is a crackling or rattling chest sound.
C) A stridor is a high-pitched sound.
D) Correct.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) The suffix -ia or -osis means condition.
B) Correct.
C) The suffix -ion means process.
D) The suffix -phobia means fear.