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Chpt. 12 Respiratory
diagnostic terms
Question | Answer |
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auscultation | listening to sound within the body |
percussion | tapping on a surface to determine the difference in the density of the underlying structure |
pleural rub | scratchy sound produced by the motion of inflamed or irritated pleural surfaces rubbing against each other; also called friction rub |
rales (crackles) | abnormal crackling sounds heard during inspiration when there is fluid, blood, or pus in the alveoli |
sputum | material expelled form the chest by coughing or clearing the throat |
stridor | strained, high-piched, noisy sound made on inspiration; associated with obstruction of the larynx or trachea |
wheezes | continuous high-pitched, noisy sounds heard when air is forced through a narrow space during inspiration or expiration |