signs and synptoms respiratory disorders Flashcards
1
Q
sputum
A
mucoid discharge from respiratory tract
2
Q
productive cough
A
removal of airway secretions
3
Q
hemoptysis
A
blood tinged sputum, spitting up blood
4
Q
eupnea
A
normal breathing
5
Q
kussmaul respirations
A
deep, rapid respirations or air hunger
6
Q
wheeze
A
whistling sound-airway obstruction
7
Q
stridor
A
high pitched-crowing noise—airway obstruction
8
Q
rales
A
light bubbly or crackling sounds- secretions from lungs
9
Q
rhonchi
A
deep harsh from thick mucus secretions ; loud rumbling
10
Q
orthopnea
A
difficulty breathing when lying down
11
Q
hypoxia
A
decreased oxygen in tissues
