Pathology, Abbreviations Chapter 12 Flashcards
Auscultation
listening to sounds within the body
Percussion
tapping on a serface to determine the difference in the density of the underlying surface
pleural rub
scratchy sound produced by pleural surfaces rubbing against each other
rales (crackles)
fine crackling sounds heard on auscultation when there is fluid in the alveoli
rhonchi
loud rumbling sounds heard on auscultation of bronchi obstructed by sputum
sputum
material expelled form the bronchi, lungs, or upper respiratory tract by spitting
wheezes
continuous high-pitched whistling sounds produced during breathing
epistaxis
nosebleed
asthma
chronic bronchial inflammatory disorder with airway bstruction due to bronchial edema and constriction and increased mucus production
atelectasis
collapsed lung; incomplete exspansion of alveoli
emphysema
hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar walls
pneumonia
acute unflammation and infection of alveoil, which fill with pus or products of the inflammatory reaction
pulmonary edema
fluid in the air sacs and bronchioles
pneumothorax
collection of air in the pleural space
bronchoscopy
fiberoptic endoscope examination of the cronchial tubes
endotracheal intubation
placement of a tube through the mouth into the pharynx, larynx, and trachea to establish an airway
pulmonary function tests
PFT’S
tests that measure the ventilation mechanics of the lungs; function, volume, and capacity
tuberculin test
determines past or present tuberculous infection based on a positive skin reaction.
PPD
purified protein derivative
ABG’S
arterial blood gases
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
C&S
culture and sensitivity testing
ICU
intensive care unit
ILL
left lower lobe
LUL
left upper lobe
PE
pulmonary embolism
PFT’S
pulmonary function tests
PND
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
PPD
purified protein derivative
RLL
right lower lobe
RUL
right upper lobe
TB
tuberculosis
