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Chapter 12: Need to Know Flashcards

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apex of the lung

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tip or uppermost portion of the lung

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cilia

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thin hairs attached to the mucous membrane epithelium lining the respiratory tract

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hilum of the lung

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midline region where the bronchi, blood vessel, and nerves enter and exit the lungs

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mediastinum

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region between the lungs in the chest cavity. contains trachea, heart, lymph nodes, aorta, esophagus, bronchial tubes

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nares

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openings through the nose carrying air into the nasal cavities

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orthopnea

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abnormal condition where breathing is easier in the upright position

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capn/o

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carbon dioxide

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coni/o

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dust

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phon/o

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voice

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phren/o

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diaphragm

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spir/o

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breathing

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tel/o

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complete

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-osmia

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smell

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-sphyxia

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pulse

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-thorax

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pleural cavity, chest

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-ectasis

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dilation, widening

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auscultation

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listening to sounds within the body

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percussion

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tapping on a surface to determine the difference in the density of the underlying structure

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pleural rub

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scratchy sound produced by pleural surfaces rubbing against each other

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rales ( crackles)

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fine crackling sounds head on auscultation (during inhalation) when there is fluid in the alveoli

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rhonchi

singular: rhonchus

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loud rumbling sounds heard on auscultation of bronchi obstructed by sputum

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sputum

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material expelled from the bronchi, lungs or upper respiratory tract by spitting

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wheezes

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continuous high-pitched whistling sounds produced during breathing

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epistaxis

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asthma

A

chronic bronchial inflammatory disorder with airway obstruction due to bronchial edema and constriction and increased mucus production

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atelectasis

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collapsed lung; incomplete expansion of alveoli

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emphysema

A

hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar walls

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pneumonia

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acute inflammation and infection of alveoli, which fill with pus or products of the inflammatory reaction

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pulmonary edema

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fluid in the air sacs and bronchioles

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pneumothorax

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collection of air in the pleural space

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bronchoscopy

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fiberoptic endoscope examination of the bronchial tubes

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endotracheal intubation

A

placement of a tube through the mouth into the pharynx, larynx and trachea to establish airway

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pulmonary function tests

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tests that measure the ventilation mechanics of the lungs: airway function, lung volume, and the capacity of the lungs to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide efficiently

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thoracentesis

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surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural space

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tuberculin test

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determines past or present tuberculous infection based on a positive skin reaction

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pulmonary embolism (PE)

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clot or other material lodges in vessels of the lung

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PPD

A

purified protein derivative

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ABGs

A

arterial blood gases

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AFB

A

acid-fast bacilus

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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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C&S

A

culture and sensitivity

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CTA

A

clear to auscultation

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ICU

A

intensive care unit

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LLL

A

left lower lobe

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LUL

A

left upper lobe

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PE

A

pulmonary embolism

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PFTs

A

pulmonary function tests

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PND

A

paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

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PPD

A

purified protein derivative

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RLL

A

right lower lobe

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TB

A

tuberculosis

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RUL

A

right upper lobe

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