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Chapter 5, pg. 140

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or/o, 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 a herpes virus AKA "cold sores" or "fever blisters"  
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naso/. rhin/o   nose  
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nasal   pertaining to the nose  
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rhinitis   inflammation of the nose  
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rhinoplasty   surgical repair of the nose  
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rhinomycosis   abnormal condition of the nose caused by fungus (myc/o)  
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myc/o   fungus  
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muc/o   mucus or mucous(-this spelling will always be followed by....membranes)  
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mucus is a   viscous (thick) liquid secreted by mucous membranes (this spelling will always be followed by ....membranes  
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viscous   thick  
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rhinorrhea   mucus flow (discharge) from the nose  
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mucoid   resembling mucus  
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oid   resembling  
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mucopurulent   mucus and pus  
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purulent, py/o   pus  
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pharyng/o   pharynx AKA (throat)  
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pyogenic   pertaining to the creation of pus  
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oropharynx   the oral cavity and pharynx (throat)  
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nasopharyngeal   pertaining to the nose and pharynx (throat)  
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nasopharyngitis   inflammation of the nose and pharynx (throat)  
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adenoid/o   adenoids  
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the adenoids are   lymph tissue (immune system)  
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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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adenoidotome   instruement to cut the anedoids  
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an adenoidectomy is   performed using an adenoidotome  
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tonsill/o   tonsils  
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tonsils are   lymph tissue and belong to the immune system  
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tonsillectomy   surgical removal (excision) of a tonsil  
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tonsillitis   inflammation of a tonsil  
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trache/o   trachea (wind pipe)  
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tracheitis   inflammation of the trachea  
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Endotracheal Tube (ET)   pertaining to a tube inserted within the trachea (wind pipe)  
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tracheoplasty   surgical repair of the trachea  
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tracheotomy   surgical incision of the trachea  
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adenoids are located in the   nasopharynx cavity  
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tonsils are located in the   oropharynx cavity  
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tracheostomy   a new or artificial opening into the trachea  
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-stomy   a new or artificial opening  
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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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-rrhagia   rapid flow  
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-al   pertaining to  
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fistula   abnormal passage way  
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tracheoesophageal fistula   abnormal passageway between the trachea and the esphagus (food goes down)  
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laryng/o   larynx AKA "vocal cords", "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   inflammatioin of the pharynx (throat) and larynx (voice box, vocal cords)  
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laryngospasm   involuntary muscle contraction of the larynx (voice box, vocal cords)  
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laryngectomy   surgical removal of the larynx  
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-ectomy   surgical removal  
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-centesis   surgical puncture  
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laryngocentesis   surgical puncture of the larynx  
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-osis   abnormal condition  
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laryngoplasty   surgical repair of the larynx (voice box, vocal cords)  
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laryngostomy   a new or artificial opening of the larynx (voice box, vocal cords)  
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laryngotracheotomy   a surgical incision of the larynx and trachea  
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laryngoscope   a usually lighted instrument to view the larynx (voice box, vocal cords)  
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epiglott/o   epiglottis (lid over larynx)  
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the epiglottis is the   lid over the larynx (voice box, vocal cords)  
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the epiglottis will   open when you breathe and close when you swallow  
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epiglottis   inflammation of the epiglottis  
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bronch/o, or bronch/i   bronchi  
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plural --- bronchi   singular --- bronchus  
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bronchi are   the two primary airway brances off the trachea (wind pipe)  
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bronchoplasty   surgical repair of a broncus (singular)  
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bronchitis   inflammation of a bronchus (singular)  
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bronchogram   a record of the bronchi (plural)  
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bronchography   the process of recording a bronchi  
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bronchoconstriction   decreased diameter of the bronchi  
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bronchodilation   increased diameter of the bronchi  
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bronchogenic carcinoma   cancerous tumor or mass originating in a bronchus  
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bronchoscope   a usually lighted instrument to view the bronchi  
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bronchoscopy   the process of viewing the bronchi with a usually lighted instrument  
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LaryngoTracheoBronchitis (LTB)   inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi  
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bronchiol/o   bronchioles  
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Bronchioles are   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 (exchange of gases)  
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alveolar   pertaining to the alveoli  
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bronchoalveolar   pertaining to the bronchi and 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, pneumon/o, pneumat/o   lung or air  
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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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coni/o   dust  
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pneumonitis   inflammation of a lung  
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pneumonectomy   surgical excision (removal) of a lung  
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pneumatocele   herniation of a lung  
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-cele   herniation  
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pulmon/o   lung  
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pulmonary edema (swelling)   pertaining to fluid (what causes the swelling) in a lung  
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thorac/o and -thorax   chest  
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thoracodynia   a condition of pain in the thorax (chest)  
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thoracocentesis   surgical puncture of the thorax (chest)  
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thoracoscope   a usually lighted instrument to view the thorax (chest)  
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thoracoscopy   the process of viewing the thorax (chest) with a usually lighted instrument  
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thoracotomy   a surgical incision of the thorax (chest)  
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pneumothorax   an abnormal condition of air in the chest  
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hemothorax   blood in the chest  
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pyothorax   pus in the chest  
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hydrothorax   fluid in the chest AKA pleural effusion(fluid)  
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hydro-, or effusion   fluid (water)  
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chest tube   a tube surgically inserted into the thorax (chest) to aspirate abnormal substances  
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aspirate (aspiration)   drawing in or out by suction  
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diaphragmat/o   diaphragm  
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The diaphram is the   primary muscle of ventilation (breathing)  
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ventilation   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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a spasm is   an involuntary muscle contraction  
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involuntary means   you do not have control  
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spir/o, and -pnea   breathe (ventilate)  
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inspirate   inhale (inhalation) (breathe in)  
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expirate   exhale (exhalation) (breathe out)  
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Incentive Spirometry (IS)   the process of measuring the ability to self ventilate  
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ventilator   a device to assist inspiration and expiration  
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hypoventilation   deficient breathing  
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hyperventilation   excessive (fast) breathing AKA tachypnea (tachypnic) or hyperpnea (hyperpnic)  
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eupnea (eupnic)   normal breathing  
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hypopnea (hypopnic)   deficient breathing  
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bradypnea (bradypnic)   slow breathing  
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brady-   slow  
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dyspnea (dyspnic)   difficult or painful breathing  
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dys-   difficult or painful  
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apnea (apnic)   no breathing  
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a-   no or not  
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)   airway obstruction causing apnea while sleeping  
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ambu bag   the bag that is 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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Orthorpnea 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(es)  
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ox/o or ox/i   oxygen(O2)  
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hypoxia (hypoxic)   a condition of deficient oxygen  
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anoxia (anoxic)   a condition of no O2 AKA asphyxia (asphyxiate) or suffocate (suffocation)  
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hypoxemia   a blood condition of deficient oxygen  
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oximetry   the process of measuring oxygen(O2)  
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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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hemoptysis   expectorating (coughing up) blood  
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hematemesis   vomiting 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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nebulizer   a device that delivers vaporized medicine (vaporizer)  
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dysphonia (dysphonic)   a condition of difficulty making sounds  
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aphonia (aphonic)   a condition of no sound  
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epistaxis   nose bleed  
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nasal cannula   a method of delivering oxygen (O2) AKA nasal prong  
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nares   nostrils  
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intubation (intubate)   process of inserting a tube  
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sputum   mucus that is expelled from the lungs AKA phlegm  
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copious   a large amount  
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lobectomy   surgical removal of a lobe  
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septum   wall  
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septoplasty   surgical repair of a septum (wall)  
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septotomy   surgical incision of a septum (wall)  
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endoscopy   the process of viewing 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  
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Pulmonary toilet techniques include   1. Turn, Cough, and Deep Breathe (TC+DB) 2. Percussion (clapping) + vibration (shaking) 3. Postural drainage (prone position with the upper torso lower than feet) "Pulmonary Toilet" is AKA Chest PhysioTherapy (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 (listening with a stethoscope)  
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Auscultation means   listening with a stethoscope  
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rhonchi   wheezing  
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stridor   a high pitched BS (breath sound) indicative of airway obstruction  
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productive cough   sputum is produced  
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non-productive cough   dry cough - no sputum  
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Which type of cough should be suppressed?   Non-productive  
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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 (difficulty breathing) on Exertion  
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C+S   Culture and Sensitivity  
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a C+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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NPPV is a   breathing Tx (treatment)  
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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 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) RLL (Right Lower Lobe), RML (Right Medial Lobe), LLL (Left Lower Lobe),RUL (Right Upper Lobe), LUL (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  
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PCP (pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia)   the pneumonia associated with Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)  
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Diagnostic Imaging (DI)   department where the following are found: CAT, MRI, radiology, nuclear medicine and ultrasound  
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CT or CAT   Computerized (Axial) Tomography  
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Tomography referes to   X-ray picture slices  
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