Diagnostics Flashcards
1
Q
Auscultation
A
Listening to sounds within the body
2
Q
Bronchoscopy
A
Process of visually examining the bronchial tube
3
Q
Percussion
A
Tapping on a surface to determine the difference in the density of the underlying structure
4
Q
Rales
A
Fine crackling sounds heard on auscultation (during inhalation) when there is fluid in the alveoli
5
Q
Rhonchi
A
Loud rumbling sounds heard during inhalation of bronchi obstructed by sputum
6
Q
Spirometer
A
Measurement of breathing
