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Observation/Discover
Chapter 9
Term | Definition |
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Physical Findings and Examination Methods | |
Ausculation | A healthcare professional using a stethoscope to listen to a patient's chest |
Cyanosis | A bluish color in the skin caused by insufficient oxygen |
Pectoriloquy | Speaking from the chest |
Pectus Carinatum | A chest that produces like the keel of a ship |
Pectus Excavatum | A chest that is hollowed out |
Percussion | Striking the body surface |
Retraction | The sucking in of the skin around bones during inhalation, happens when someone is in respiratory distress |
Pathology | |
Atelectasis | Incomplete expansion |
Bronchiectasis | Expansion of the bronchi |
Caseous Necrosis | The death of tissue with a cheese like appearance |
Chylotorax | Chyle in the chest |
Empyema | Pus inside the chest |
Hemothorax | Blood in the chest |
Phrenoplegia | Paralysis of the diaphragm |
Phrenoptosis | Drooping of the diaphragm |
Pleural Effusion | Fluid pouring out into the pleura |
Pneumohemothorax | Air and blood in the chest |
Pneumothorax | Air in the chest |
Pulmonary Edema | Swelling in the lungs |
Pyothorax | Pus in chest |
Tracheosenosis | Narrowing of the trachea |
Lab Data | |
Hypercapnia | Excessive carbon dioxide |
Hypercarbia | Excessive carbon dioxide |
Hypoxemia | Insufficient oxygen in the blood |
Hypoxia | Insufficient oxygen |
Radiology | |
Computed Tomography | Imaging procedure using a computer to cut |
Pulmonary angiography | Imaging procedure for recording pulmonary blood vessel activity |
Ventilation-perfusion scan | Tests whether a problem in the lungs is caused by airflow or blood flow |
Diagnostic Procedures | |
Bronchoscopy | Procedure to look inside the bronchi |
Capnography | Procedure to record carbon dioxide levels |
Capnometer | Instrument to measure carbon dioxide levels |
Endoscope | Instrument to look inside |
Nasopharyngoscope | Instrument to look at the nose and throat |
Oximetry | Procedure to measure oxygen levels |
Polysomnography | Recording multiple aspects of sleep |
Pulmonary Function Testing | Group of tests used to evaluate the condition and operation of the lungs |
Spirometry | Procedure to measure breathing |
Thoracoscopy | Examination of the chest |