Respiratory: Symptomatic & Diagnostic Terms Flashcards

1
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breathing

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-pnea

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2
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normal breathing

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eupnea

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3
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slow breathing

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bradypnea

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4
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fast breathing

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Tachypnea

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5
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Shallow breathing

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Hypopnea

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6
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Deep breathing

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Hyperpnea

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7
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Difficulty breathing

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Dyspnea

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8
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Inability to breath

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Apnea

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9
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Ability to breath only in an upright position

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Orthopnea

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10
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pattern of breathing characterized by a gradual increase of depth and sometimes rate to a maximum level, followed by a decrease, resulting in apnea

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Cheyne-Stokes respiration

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11
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popping sounds heard on auscultation of the lung when air enters diseased airways and alveoli- occurs in disorders such as bronchiecstasis and atelectasis

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Crackles

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12
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popping sounds heard on auscultation of the lung when air enters diseased airways and alveoli- occurs in disorders such as bronchiecstasis and atelectasis

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Rales

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13
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high-pitched, musical sounds heard on auscultation of the lung when air flows through a narrowed airway- occurs in disorders like emphysema and asthma

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Wheezes

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14
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high-pitched, musical sounds heard on auscultation of the lung when air flows through a narrowed airway- occurs in disorders like emphysema and asthma

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Rhonchi

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15
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a high-pitched crowing sound that is a sign of obstruction in the upper airway

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Stridor

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16
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Degeneration and death of tissue with a cheese like appearance

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Causeous necrosis

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17
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hoarseness

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Dysphonia

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18
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Nosebleed (stazo=to drip)

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Epistaxis

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19
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Coughing up and spitting out of material from the lungs

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Expectoration

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20
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Material expelled from the lungs by coughing

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Sputum

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21
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Coughing up and spitting out blood originating in the lungs

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Hemoptysis

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22
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To spit

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ptysis

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23
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Excessive level of carbon dioxide in the blood

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Hypercapnia

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24
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smoke

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capno

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25
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Excessive level of carbon dioxide in the lungs

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Hypercarbia

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26
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excessive movement of air in and out of the lungs causing hypocapnia (low level CO2)

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Hyperventilation

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27
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deficient movement of air in and out of the lungs causing hypercapnia

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Hypoventilation

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28
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Deficient amount of oxygen in the blood

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Hypoxemia

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29
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Deficient amount of oxygen in the tissue cells

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Hypoxia

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30
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Condition blocking the flow of air moving out of the lungs (decreased complience)

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Obstructive lung disorder

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31
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Condition limiting the intake of air into the lungs (earlier dynamic broncial compression)

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Restrictive lung disorder

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32
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fluid filling of the spaces around the alveoli, eventually flooding into the alveoli

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Pulmonary Edema

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33
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density on an x-ray representing solid material within the air spaces of the lungs, usually indicating inflammatory changes

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Pulmonary Infiltrate

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34
Q

thin, watery discharges from the nose

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Rhinorrhea

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35
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panting; obstructive pulmonary disease caused by a spasm of the bronchial tubes by swelling of their mucous membranes, characterized by paroxysmal (sudden, periodic) attacks of wheezing, dyspnea, and cough

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Asthma

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36
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Collapse of lung tissue (alveoli)

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Atelectasis

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37
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Abnormal dilation of the bronchi with accumulation of mucus

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Bronchiectasis

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38
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Inflammation of the bronchi

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Bronchitis

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39
Q

Lung cancer

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Bronchogenic carcinoma

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40
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constriction of the bronchi caused by spasm of the peribronchial smooth muscle

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Bronchospasm

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41
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obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by over expansion of the alveoli with air, with destructive changes in their walls resulting in loss of lung elasticity and gas exchange

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Emphysema

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42
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  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

- permanent, destructive pulmonary disorder that is a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema

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COPD

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43
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inherited condition of exocrine gland malfunction causing secretion of abnormally thick, viscous mucus that obstructs passageways within the body, commonly affecting the lungs and digestive tract; mucus that obstructs the airways leads to infection, inflammation, and lung tissue damage

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Cystic Fibrosis

44
Q

Inflammation of the larynx

A

Laryngitis

45
Q
  • LTB, AKA croup
  • inflammation of the upper airways with swelling that creates a funnel-shaped elongation of the tissue causing a distinct “seal bark” cough
A

Laryngotracheobronchitis

46
Q

spasm of the laryngeal muscles causing constriction

A

Laryngospasm

47
Q

presence of numerous polyps in the nose (polyp=tumor on a stalk)

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Nasal polyposis

48
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Inflammation of the pharynx

A

Pharyngitis

49
Q

accumulation of fluid within the pleural cavity

A

Pleural Effusion

50
Q

Accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity

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Empyema

51
Q

Accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity

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Pyothorax

52
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Accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity

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Hemothorax

53
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Inflammation of the pleura

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Pleuritis

54
Q

Inflammation of the pleura

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Pleurisy

55
Q

chronic restrictive pulmonary disease resulting from prolonged inhalation of fine dusts such as coal, asbestos, or silicone

A

Pneumoconiosis

56
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inflammation of the lung caused by infection from virus, bacteria, fungi, or parasites, or resulting from aspiration of chemicals

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Pneumonia

57
Q

pneumonia caused by the pneumocystis carinii organism- a common opportunistic infection seen in those with positive human immunodeficiency virus

A

pneumocystis pneumonia

58
Q

air in the pleural cavity caused by a puncture of the lung or chest wall

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Pneumothorax

59
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inflammation of the lung often caused by hypersensitivity to chemicals or dusts

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Pneumonitis

60
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PE

A
  • pulmonary embolism

- occlusion in the pulmonary circulation, most often caused by a blood clot

61
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TB

A
  • pulmonary tuberculosis
  • disease caused by the presence of mycobacterium tuberculosis in the lungs characterized by the formation of tubercles, inflammation, and necrotizing lesions
62
Q

inflammation of the sinuses

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Sinusitis

63
Q

periods of breathing cessation (10 seconds or more) that occur during sleep, often causing snoring

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Sleep Apnea

64
Q

acute or chronic inflammation of the tonsils

A

Tonsillitis

65
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URI

A
  • upper respiratory infection

- infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract involving the nasal passages, pharynx , and bronchi

66
Q

ABG

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arterial blood gases

-analysis of arterial blood to determine the adequacy of lung function in the exchange of gas

67
Q

pH

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a measure of blood alkalinity or acidity

68
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PaO2

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partial pressure of oxygen measuring the amount of oxygen in the blood

69
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PaCO2

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partial pressure of carbon dioxide measuring the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood

70
Q

examination of the body cavity with a flexible endoscope to examine within for diagnostic purposes

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Endoscopy

71
Q

use of a flexible endoscope , called a bronchoscope to examine the airways

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Bronchoscopy

72
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use of a flexible endoscope to examine the nasal passages and the pharynx to diagnose structural abnormalities such as obstruction, growths, or cancer

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Nasopharyngoscopy

73
Q

removal of a small piece of lung tissue for pathological examination

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Lung Biopsy

74
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two-part nuclear scan of the lungs to detect abnormalities of perfusion or ventilation, AKA V/Q scan

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Lung Scan

75
Q

made as the patient breathes radioactive material into the airways

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Ventilation Scan

76
Q

made after radioactive materials are injected into the blood and circulated to the lungs

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Perfusion Scan

77
Q

nonionizing image of the lung to visualize lung lesions

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Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI)

78
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PSG

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  • polysomnography

- recording of various aspects of sleep for diagnosis of sleep disorders

79
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to listen; physical examination method of listening to the sounds within the body with the aid of a stethoscope, such as auscultation of the chest for heart and lung sounds

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Auscultation

80
Q

physical examination method of tapping over the body to elicit vibrations and sounds to estimate the size, border, or fluid content of a cavity such as the chest

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Percussion

81
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PFT

A
  • pulmonary function test

- direct and indirect measurements of lung volume and capacities

82
Q

portion of pulmonary function testing that is a direct measurement of lung volume and capacity

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Spirometry

83
Q

amount of air exhaled after a normal inspiration

A

Tital volume

84
Q

amount of air exhaled after maximum inspiration

A

Vital capacity

85
Q
  • aka peak expiratory flow (PEFR)

- measure of the fastest flow exhaled after a maximum inspiration

A

Peak flow

86
Q

noninvasive method of estimating the percentage of oxygen saturation in the blood using an oximeter with a specialized probe attached to the skin at a site of atrial pulsation, commonly the finger

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Pulse Oximetry

87
Q

x-ray imaging

A

Radiology

88
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CXR

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  • chest x-ray

- x-ray image of he chest to visualize the lungs

89
Q

computed x-ray imaging of the head is used to visualize the structures of the nose and sinuses of the thorax is used to detect lesions in the lungs

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Computed Topography

90
Q

x-ray of the blood vessels of the lungs after injection of contrast materials

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Pulmonary Angiography

91
Q

excision of the adenoids

A

Adenoidectomy

92
Q

removal of a lobe of the lung

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Lobectomy

93
Q

removal of a nasal polyp

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Nasal Polypectomy

94
Q

removal of an entire lung

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Pneumonectomy

95
Q

puncture for an aspiration of the chest

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Thoracentesis

96
Q

repair of the chest involving fixation of the ribs

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Thoracoplasty

97
Q

endoscopic examination of the pleural cavity using a thoracoscope

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Troracoscopy

98
Q

Creation of an opening in the chest usually for the insertion of a tube

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Thoracostomy

99
Q

Incision into the chest

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Thoracotomy

100
Q

excision of the palatine tonsils

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Tonsillectomy

101
Q

T&A

A
  • tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

- excision of the tonsils and adenoids

102
Q

creation of an opening in the trachea, most often to insert a tube

A

Tracheostomy

103
Q

incision into the trachea

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Tracheotomy

104
Q
  • cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • method of artificial respiration and closed chest massage used to restore breathing and cardiac output after cardiac arrest
A

CPR

105
Q

CPAP

A
  • continuous positive airway pressure
  • device that pumps a constant pressurized flow of air through the nasal passages, commonly used during sleep to prevent airway closure in sleep apnea