Objective - Physical Findings and Examination Methods Flashcards
1
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auscultation
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an HCP using a stethoscope to listen to a patient’s chest
2
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cyanosis
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a bluish color in the skin caused by insufficient oxygen
3
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pectoriloquy
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speaking from the chest; used as a means of finding masses in the lung. A HCP listening to a patient’s chest asks the patient to whisper a word. The word will be audible in areas where fluid or a mass is present. Hence the chest “speaks” in those places.
4
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pectus carinatum
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a chest that protrudes like the keel of a ship
5
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pectus excavatum
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a chest that is hollowed out
6
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percussion
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striking the body surface (in this context, to cause vibrations that can help located fluid buildup in the chest)
7
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retraction
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the sucking in of the skin around bones during inhalation, happens when someone is in respiratory distress
