respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
listening to sounds within the body
A
auscultation
2
Q
tapping to determine density
A
percussion
3
Q
crackling sounds heard on auscultation - fluid in the alveoli
pneumonia, acute bronchitis
A
Rales
4
Q
strained, high-pitched sound heard on inspiration due to an obstruction in the larynx or pharynx
throat abscess, croup, allergic reaction
A
Stridor
5
Q
continuous high pitched sound heard when breathing
asthma
A
wheezes
6
Q
culture and sensitivity testing tests the ____
A
sputum
7
Q
COPD
A
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
8
Q
inhalation of radioactive gasses
A
V/Q scan - ventilation-perfusion scan
9
Q
PFT’s
A
pulmonary function tests
10
Q
CF
A
cystic fybrosis
11
Q
UR
A
upper respiratory infection
