Chapter 10 (Physical Findings and Examination Methods) Flashcards
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auscultation
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a healthcare professional using a stethoscope to listen to a patient’s chest
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cyanosis
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a bluish color in the skin caused by insufficient oxygen
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pectoriloquy
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speaking from the chest, used as a means of finding masses in the lung (a health professional listening to a patient’s chest asks the patient to whisper a word, the word will be audible in areas where fluid of a mass is present)
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pectus carinatum
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a chest that protrudes like the keel of a ship
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pectus excavatum
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a chest that is hollowed out
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percussion
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striking the body surface to cause vibration that can help locate fluid buildup in the chest
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