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Vocabulary-Week 8 Flashcards

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Angle of Louis

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A few centimeters below the suprasternal notch, a bony ridge can be palpated at the point where the manubrium articulates with the body of the sternum. This landmark is referred to as the sternal angle (or angle of Louis).

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Apnea

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Cessation of breathing

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Asthma

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An abnormal respiratory condition associated with allergic hypersensitivity to certain inhaled allergens, characterized by bronchospasm, wheezing, & dyspnea.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Atelectasis

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An abnormal respiratory condition characterized by collapsed, shrunken, deflated section of alveoli.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Bradypnea

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<10 breaths per minute.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Bronchitis

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Inflammation of the bronchi with partial obstruction of bronchi due to excessive mucus secretion.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Bronchophony

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(A higher voice) An abnormal increase in tone or clarity in vocal resonance.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

COPD

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A functional category of abnormal respiratory conditions characterized by airflow obstruction. (e.g., emphysema, chronic bronchitis)

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Consolidation

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The solidification of portions of lungs tissue as it fills up with infectious exudate (as in acute pneumonia).

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Crackles

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(AKA Rales) abnormal lung sounds heard on inspiration.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Crepitus

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Coarse, crackling sensation palpable over the skin when air abnormally escapes from the lung and enters the subcutaneous tissue.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Dyspnea

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Difficult, labored breathing.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Egophony

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The voice sound of “eeeeee” heard through the stethoscope.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Fremitus

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A palpable vibration when a patient says “99”.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Friction Rub

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A coarse, grating, adventitious lung sound heard when the pleurae are inflamed.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Hypercapnea

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(Hypercarbia) Increased levels of carbon dioxide in the blood.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Kussmaul Respiration:

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A type of hyperventilation that occurs with diabetic ketoacidosis.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Orthopnea

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Ability to breathe easily only in the upright position.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea:

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Sudden awakening from sleep with shortness of breath.

20
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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Pleural Effusion

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Abnormal fluid between the layers of the pleura.

21
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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Rhonchi

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Low-pitched, musical, snoring, adventitious lung sound caused by airflow obstruction from secretions.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Vesicular

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The soft, low-pitched, normal breath sounds heard over peripheral lung fields.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Wheeze

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High-pitched, musical, squeaking adventitious lung sound.

24
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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Whispered Pectoriloquy

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A whispered phrase heard through the stethoscope that sounds faint and inaudible over normal lung tissue.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Angina Pectoris

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Acute chest pain that occurs when myocardial demand exceeds its oxygen supply.

26
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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Aortic Regurgitation

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(Aortic Insufficiency) Incompetent aortic valve that allows back flow of blood into left ventricle during diastole.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Aortic Stenosis

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Calcification of aortic valve cusps that restricts forward flow of blood during systole.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Apical Impulse

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(PMI: Point of Maximum Impulse) Pulsation created so the left ventricle rotates against the chest wall during systole, normally at the 5th left intercostal space in the mid-clavicular line.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Bradycardia

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Slow heart rate, <50 bpm in the adult.

30
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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Clubbing

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Bulbous enlargement of distal phalanges of fingers and toes indicating chronic hypoxia.

31
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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Cor Pulmonale

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Right ventricle hypertrophy and heart failure due to pulmonary hypertension.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Cyanosis

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Dusky blue mottling of the skin and mucous membranes due to excessive amount of reduced hemoglobin in the blood.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Diastole

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The hearts filling phase.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Dyspnea

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Difficult, labored breathing.

35
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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Edema

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Swelling of legs or dependent body part due to increased interstitial fluid.

36
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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Gallop Rhythm

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The addition of a 3rd and 4th heart sound makes the rhythm sound like the cadence of a galloping horse.

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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Pericardial Friction Rub

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High-pitched, scratchy extra-cardiac sound heard when the precordium is inflamed.

38
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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Stenosis

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An abnormal narrowing of a passage

39
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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Syncope

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Temporary loss of consciousness due to decreased cerebral blood flow (fainting), caused by ventricular asystole, pronounced bradycardia, or ventricular fibrillation.

40
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Ch. 18 (Thorax & Lungs), 20 (Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic), 21 (Abdomen)

Thrill

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Palpable vibration felt on the chest wall accompanying severe heart murmur.

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