CHAPTER 17 part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
normal lung sound
A
resonant
1
Q
low pitch sound
A
hyperresonant
2
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no lung sound
A
dull/flat
3
Q
vibration like sound in the chest
A
tactile fremitus
4
Q
evaluates the full functionality of the lungs
A
pulmonary function tests
5
Q
measures the acidity
A
arterial blood gas / venous blood gas studies
6
Q
used to measure oxygen saturation
A
pulse oximetry
7
Q
to know how high CARBON DIOXIDE is expelled
A
end tidal carbon dioxide
8
Q
uses SPUTUM or oral secretion; if there is a GROWTH of bacteria
A
culture
9
Q
test used to check tb
A
sputum studies
10
Q
the use of xray mri ct scan
A
imaging studies
11
Q
the removal of water in the case of pleural effusion
A
thoracentesis
12
Q
used in ruling out of MALIGNANCIES
A
biopsy
13
Q
it is the VOICE BOX
A
larynx
14
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organ located at the top/superior of the neck
A
larynx
