Respiratory

Question 1

What adventitious breath sound is described as popping, non-musical heard during inspiration?

Answer 1

Crackles. It is in a indication for fluid

Question 2

What adventitious breath sound is described as high pitched musical sounds similar to a whistle?

Answer 2

Wheezing. It is an indication of lower airway constriction.

Question 3

What adventitious breath sound is described as high pitched inspiratory sound associated with laryngeal or trachea obstruction.

Answer 3

Stridor

Question 4

What adventitious breath sound is described as a squeaking or grating sound caused by the lining rubbing together.

Answer 4

Pleural rubs

Question 5

Define ventilation

Answer 5

mechanical process of moving air in an out of the lungs

Question 6

Define diffusion

Answer 6

movement of molecules through a membrane from an area of greater concentration to an area of lesser concentration.

Question 7

Define perfusion

Answer 7

circulation of blood through the pulmonary capillary

Question 8

Define hemeglobin

Answer 8

transport protein that carries oxygen in the blood.

4 iron-containing heme molecules and a protein-containing globin portion.