Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Purpura
A
Purple rash
2
Q
Cyanosis
A
Skin turns blue
3
Q
Pallor
A
Unhealthy pale appearance
4
Q
Tympany
A
Bell-like percussion note when percussing over air
5
Q
Diaphoresis
A
Sweating
6
Q
Eccymosis
A
Bruising
7
Q
Nevi
A
Mole or birthmark
8
Q
Clubbing
A
Swelling end of fingers and nails such that fingers, back to back, do not touch on end of nails
9
Q
Erythema
A
Abnormal reddening of the skin
10
Q
Dyspnea
A
Difficulty breathing
11
Q
Tachypnea
A
Fast breathing
12
Q
Apnea
A
Stopped breathing
13
Q
DOE
A
Dyspnea on exertion
14
Q
SOB
A
Shortness of Breath
15
Q
Hemoptosis
A
Coughing up blood
