Respiratory: Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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auscultation
A
listening to sounds within the body
2
Q
percussion
A
tapping on a surface to determine the difference in density of the underlying structure
3
Q
pleural rub
A
scratchy sound produced by inflamed pleural surfaces rubbing against each other
4
Q
rales
A
fine crackling sound when there is fluid in the alveoli
5
Q
rhonchi
A
loud rumbling sounds heard when bronchi are obstructed by sputum
6
Q
sputum
A
substance expelled from bronchi, lungs, or upper respiratory tract by spitting
7
Q
purulent
A
containing pus
8
Q
culture and sensitivity test (C&S)
A
identifies pathogens in sputum to determine which antibody to prescribe
9
Q
stridor
A
strained, high-pitched sound heard on inhalation caused by an obstruction in the pharynx or larynx
