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Respiratory

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Or/o OR Stomat/o   Oral cavity(mouth)  
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Oral   Pertaining to the oral cavity(mouth)  
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Herpetic Stomatitis   Inflammation of the oral cavity(mouth)caused by herpes virus AKA "cold sores" OR "fever blisters"  
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Nas/o OR Rhin/o   Nose  
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Nasal   Pertaining to the nose  
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Rhinitis   Imflammation of the nose  
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Rhinoplasty   Surgical repair of the nose  
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Myc/o   Fungus  
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Rhinomycosis   Abnormal condition of the nose caused by fungus  
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Muc/o   Mucus OR mucous  
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Mucus is a   Viscous(thick)liquid secreted by the mucous membranes  
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Rhinorrhea   Mucus flow(discharge) from the nose  
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Mucoid   resembling mucus  
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Mucopurulent   Mucus and pus  
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Purulent   Pus  
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Py/o   Pus  
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Pyogenic   Pertaining to the creation of pus  
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Pharyng/o   Pharynx AKA the throat  
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Oropharynx   The oral cavity and the pharynx  
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Nasopharyngeal   Pertaining to the nose and the pharynx  
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Nasopharyngitis   Imflammation of the nose and pharynx  
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Adenoid/o   Adenoids  
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The adenoids are   Lymph tissue  
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Lymph tissue is   Part of your immune system  
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Adenoidectomy   Surgical removal of the adenoids  
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An adenoidectomy is performed using   An adenoidotome which is a instrument to cut adenoids  
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Tonsill/o   Tonsils  
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The tonsils are   Lymph tissue  
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Tonsillectomy   Surgical removal of a tonsil  
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Tonsillitis   Imflamation of a tonsil  
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Trache/o   Trachea(windpipe)  
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Tracheitis   Imflammation of the trachea  
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Endotracheal tube(ET)   Pertaining to a tube inserted within the trachea  
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Tracheoplasty   Surgical repair of the trachea  
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Tracheotomy   Surgical incision of the trachea  
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Tracheostomy   An artificial opening into the trachea  
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Tracheostenosis   narrowing of the trachea  
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Tracheorrhagia   A rapid flow of blood from the trachea  
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Tracheoesophageal fistula   An abnormal passageway between the trachea and the esophagus  
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Laryng/o   Larynx  
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The Larynx is AKA   Vocal cords OR voice box  
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Laryngeal   Pertaining to the larynx  
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Laryngitis   Inflammation of the larynx  
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Laryngopharyngitis   Imflammation of the pharynx AND larynx  
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Laryngospasm   Involuntary muscle contractions of the larynx  
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Laryngectomy   Surgical removal of the larynx  
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Laryngocentesis   Surgical punture of the larynx  
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Laryngoplasty   Surgical repair of the larynx  
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Laryngostomy   An artificial opening into the larynx  
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Laryngotracheotomy   A surgical incision of the larynx AND trachea  
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Laryngoscope   A lighted instrument to view the larynx  
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Epiglott/o   Epiglottis  
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The epiglottis is the   Lid over the larynx  
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The epiglottis will   Open when you breathe AND close when you shallow  
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Epiglottitis   Imflammation of the epiglottis  
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Bronch/o OR bronch/i   Bronchi  
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Bronchi are   The two primary airway branches off the trachea  
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Bronchoplasty   Surgical repair of a bronchus  
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Bronchitis   Inflammation of a bronchus  
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Bronchogram   A record of the bronchi  
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Bronchography   The process of recording the bronchi  
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Bronchoconstriction   decreased diameter(lumen) of the bronchi  
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Bronchodilation   Increased diameter(lumen) of the bronchi  
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Bronchogenic carcinoma   cancerous tumor or mass originating in a bronchus  
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Bronchoscope   A lighted instrument to veiw the bronchi  
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Bronchoscopy   The process of veiwing the bronchi with a lighted instrument  
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LaryngoTracheoBronchitis(LTB)   Inflammation of the larynx,trachea,AND the bronchi  
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Bronchiol/o   Bronchioles  
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Bronchioles   Small bronchi  
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Bronchiolitis   Inflammation of the bronchioles  
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Alveol/o   Alveoli  
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Alveoli are   microscopic air sacs at the ends of the bronchioles  
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Alveoli are   Necessary for respiration  
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Respiration means   The exchange of gases  
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Alveolar   Pertaining to the alveoli  
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Bronchoalveolar   Pertaining to the bronchi AND the alveoli  
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Pleur/o   Pleura(e)  
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Pleura(e)Is/are the   Protective membrane(s) surrounding each lung  
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Pleuritis   Inflammation of a pleura AKA Pleurisy  
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Pleurocentesis   Surgical puncture of a pleura  
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Pleuropexy   Surgical fixation of a pleura  
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Pneum/o   Air OR lung  
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Pneumography   The process of recording a lung  
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Pneumobronchotomy   Surgical incision of a bronchus in a lung  
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Pneumoconiosis   An abnormal condition of a lung caused by dust  
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Pneumon/o   Lung OR air  
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Pneumonitis   Inflammation of a lung  
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Pneumonectomy   Surgical removal of a lung  
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Pneumat/o   Lung OR air  
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Pneumatocele   Herniation of a lung  
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Pulmon/o   Lung  
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Pulmonary edema(swelling)   Pertaining to fluid in a lung  
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Thorac/o AND -thorax   Chest  
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Thoracodynia   A condition of pain in the chest  
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Thoracocentesis   Surgical puncture of the thorax  
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Thoracoscope   A lighted instrument to veiw the thorax  
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Thoracoscopy   The process of veiwing the thorax with a lighted instrument  
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Thoracotomy   A surgical incision of the thorax  
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Chest tube   A tube surgically inserted into the thorax to aspirate abnormal substances  
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Aspirate(aspiration)   Drawing in or out by suction  
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Pneumothorax   Air in the chest(pleural cavity)  
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Hemothorax   Blood in the chest(pleural cavity)  
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Pyothorax   Pus in the chest(pleural cavity)  
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Hydrothorax   fluid in the chest(pleural cavity)  
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Pleural cavity is AKA   Pleural effusion  
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Diaphragmat/o   Diaphragm  
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The diaphragm is the   Primary muscle of ventilation  
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Ventilation means   Breathing  
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Diaphragmatic   Pertaining to the diaphragm  
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Diaphragmatocele   Herniation of the diaphragm  
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Hiccup   A spasm of the diaphragm  
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Spir/o AND -pnea   breathe (ventilate)  
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Inspirate   Inhale(inhalation)  
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Expirate   Exhale(exhalation)  
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Incentive spirometry(IS)   The process of measuring the ability to self ventilate(breathe)  
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Ventilator   A device to assit inspiration AND expiration  
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Hypoventilation   Deficient breathing AKA Hypopnea(Hypopnic)  
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HYperventilation   Excessive(fast)breathing AKA tachypnea OR (tachypnic)OR Hyperpnea(Hyperpnic)  
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Eupnea(eupnic)   Normal breathing  
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Bradypnea(bradypnic)   Slow breathing  
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Dyspea(dyspnic)   Difficult or painful breathing  
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Apnea(apnic)   No breathing  
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea(OSA)   Airway obstruction causing apnea while sleeping  
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Ambu bag   Used to ventilate an apnic patient  
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Orth/o   straight  
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Orthopnea(orthopnic)   Straight breathing  
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Orthopnea means a person must   Sit up straight to breathe easier  
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Sinus/o   Sinus  
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A sinus is a   cranial (skull)cavity  
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Sinusotomy   Surgical incision of a sinus  
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Sinusitis   Inflammation of a sinus  
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Ox/o OR ox/i   Oxygen(O2)  
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Hypoxia(hypoxic)   A condition of deficient oxygen(O2)  
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Anoxia(anoxic)   A condition of no oxygen(O2)AKA asphyxia(asphyxiate)OR suffocate(suffocation)  
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Hypoxemia   A blood condition of deficient oxygen(02)  
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Oximetry   The process of measuring oxygen(02)  
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-Ectasis   Dilation  
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Bronchiectasis   Dilation of a bronchus  
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Radi/o   X-rays  
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Radiology   The study of X-rays  
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Expectorate(expectorant)   The act of expelling sputum from the lungs  
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Sputum   Mucus expelled from the lungs AKA phlegm  
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Hemoptysis   Expectorating(coughing up)blood  
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Hematemesis   Vomitting blood  
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Croup   A bark-like cough(seal)  
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Atelectasis   A collapsed lung  
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Flu   Influenza  
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Nebuizer   A device that vaporized medicine AKA a vaporizer  
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Dysphonia(dysphonic)   Difficulty making vocal sounds  
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Aphonia(aphonic)   Inability to make vocal sounds  
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Epistaxis   Nose bleed  
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Nasal cannula   A device used to deliver oxygen(02) AKA nasal prong  
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Nares   Nostrils  
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Intubation(intubate)   The process of inserting an endotracheal(ET)tube  
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Copious   A large amount  
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Lobectomy   Surgical removal of a lobe(section)  
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Septum   Wall  
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Septoplasty   Surgical repair of a septum  
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Septotomy   Surgical incision of a septum  
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Endoscopy   The process of veiwing with a lighted instrument within  
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Apex   Superior(top)  
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Heart-lung machine   A machine that respirates the blood when the heart is stopped for surgical procedures  
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Pulmonary toilet   Techniques used to clear the lungs of sputum(phlegm)  
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Pulmonary toilet techniques include:   1.)Turn,CoughAND deep breathe(TC+DB) 2.)Percussion(clapping)AND vibration(shaking) 3.)postural drainage(prone position with the upper torso lower then feel).  
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Pulmonary toilet is AKA   Chest PhysioTheraphy(CPT)  
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Percussion can also refer to   tapping on the body for diagnostic sounds  
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Rales   Crackling Breath sounds(BS)heard during auscultation  
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auscultation means   Listening with a sethoscope  
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Rhonchi   Wheezing  
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Stridor   A high pitched Breath Sounds(BS) indicative of airway obstruction  
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Productive cough   Sputum is produced  
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Nonproductive cough   Dry cough-no sputum(phlegm)  
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Which type of cough should be suppressed?   Nonproductive  
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Antitussive   Against coughing(cough suppressant)  
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COPD   Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease  
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SOB   Short Of Breath  
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RT(IT)   Respiratory Therapy (Inhalation Therapy)  
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DOE   Dyspnea On Exertion  
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C+S   Culture AND Sensitivity  
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AC+S is   A test to grow bacteria AND determine the best antibiotic to treat the infection  
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CX   Culture  
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PFT   Pulmonary Function Tests  
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CXR   Chest X-Ray  
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Sx   Suction  
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Hx   History  
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Tx   Treatment  
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NPPV   Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation  
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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation(NPPV)is   a breathing treatment(Tx)  
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URI   Upper Respiratory Infection  
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PE   Pulmonary Embolism  
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TB   Tuberculosis  
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PPD   Intradermal test for TuBerculosis(TB)  
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VPS   Ventilation Perfusion Scanning  
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ABG   Arterial Blood Gases  
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Lobes   Sections(L-lung 2,R-lung 3)  
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RLL RML LLL RUL LUL   Right Lower Lobe,Right Medial Lobe,Left Lower Lobe,Right Upper Lobe,Left Upper Lobe  
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SARS   Severe Acute respiratory Syndrome  
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ARDS   Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome  
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CF   Cystic Fibrosis  
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DPT   Diphtheria,Pertussis(whooping cough),AND Tetanus immunization(vaccination)  
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PCP(Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia)   The pneumonia associated with Acquired ImmunoDeficiency syndrome(AIDS)  
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Diagnostic Imaging(DI)   Hospital department where CAT,MRI,radiology,nuclear medicine,AND ultrasonography are performed  
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CT OR CAT   Computerized(Axial)Tomography  
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Tomography refers to   The process of recording X-ray picture slices  
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MRI   Magnetic Resonance Imaging  
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