ch. 12 quizlet

Question 1

Auscultation

Answer 1

Listening to sounds within the body

Question 2

Percussion

Answer 2

Tapping on a surface to determine underlying structure density

Question 3

Pleural rub

Answer 3

Scratchy sound from inflamed pleural surfaces rubbing

Question 4

Rhonchi

Answer 4

Loud, rumbling sound from bronchi obstruction by sputum

Question 5

Sputum

Answer 5

Material expelled from lungs or upper respiratory tract

Question 6

Stridor

Answer 6

High-pitched sound on inspiration from pharynx or larynx obstruction

Question 7

Wheezes

Answer 7

Continuous high-pitched whistling sounds during breathing

Question 8

Croup

Answer 8

Viral infection in children with laryngeal obstruction

Question 9

Diphtheria

Answer 9

Throat and upper respiratory tract infection by Corynebacterium

Question 10

Epistaxis

Answer 10

Nosebleed

Question 11

Pertussis

Answer 11

Highly infectious whooping cough bacterial infection

Question 12

Asthma

Answer 12

Chronic bronchial disorder with airway obstruction and inflammation

Question 13

Bronchiectasis

Answer 13

Bronchial tube dilation

Question 14

Chronic bronchitis

Answer 14

Long-term bronchi inflammation, a type of COPD

Question 15

Cystic fibrosis

Answer 15

Inherited disorder causing thick mucus in respiratory tract

Question 16

Atelectasis

Answer 16

Collapsed lung

Question 17

Emphysema

Answer 17

Air sac hyperinflation with alveolar wall destruction

Question 18

Lung cancer

Answer 18

Malignant tumor in lungs or bronchi

Question 19

Pneumoconiosis

Answer 19

Lung condition due to dust, causing inflammation and infection

Question 20

Pneumonia

Answer 20

Acute alveoli inflammation with pus or inflammatory products

Question 21

Pulmonary abscess

Answer 21

Large pus collection in lungs

Question 22

Pulmonary edema

Answer 22

Fluid collection in air sacs and bronchioles

Question 23

Pulmonary embolism (PE)

Answer 23

Vessel clot lodges in lung

Question 24

Pulmonary fibrosis

Answer 24

Scar tissue formation in lung connective tissue

Question 25

Sarcoidosis

Answer 25

Chronic inflammatory disease with nodules in lungs and organs

Question 26

Tuberculosis (TB)

Answer 26

Infectious lung disease caused by mycobacteria

Question 27

Mesothelioma

Answer 27

Rare malignant tumor in pleura

Question 28

Pleural effusion

Answer 28

Abnormal fluid accumulation in pleural space

Question 29

Pleurisy (pleuritis)

Answer 29

pleura inflammation

Question 30

Pneumothorax

Answer 30

Air collection in pleural space

Question 31

Anthracosis

Answer 31

Coal dust accumulation in lungs

Question 32

Asbestosis

Answer 32

Asbestos particles in lungs

Question 33

Bacilli

Answer 33

Rod-shaped bacteria

Question 34

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Answer 34

Chronic bronchitis and emphysema

Question 35

Cor pulmonale

Answer 35

Right heart side failure to pump blood to lungs

Question 36

Exudate

Answer 36

Fluid filtering from cells or capillaries into lesions

Question 37

Hydrothorax

Answer 37

Fluid collection in pleural space

Question 38

Infiltrate

Answer 38

Material collection within lung seen on x-ray

Question 39

Palliative

Answer 39

Relieving symptoms without curing

Question 40

Paroxysmal

Answer 40

Sudden occurrence related

Question 41

Pulmonary infarction

Answer 41

Necrotic tissue in lung

Question 42

Purulent

Answer 42

Containing pus

Question 43

Silicosis

Answer 43

Glass dust lung accumulation

Question 44

Rales (crackles)

Answer 44

Fine crackling sound heard during inhalation