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Respiratory Rev. RD
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cystic fibrosis | a hereditary disease of the exocrine glands affecting the respiratory system, pancreas, and sweat glands |
| rhonchus | abnormal breath sound heard on auscultation |
| crackle | abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation; also called rale |
| anosia | absence of the sense of smell |
| pertussis | acute infectious disease characterized bt a cough that has a :whoop" sound |
| tuberculosis | an infectious diseased caused by inhaling viable tubercle bacilli; aka acid-fast bacillus |
| pnuemonia | an inflammatory disease of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, disease, chemicals etc. |
| antihistamines | block histamines from binding with histamine receptor sites in tissues |
| atelectasis | collapsed or airless state of lung, may be acute or chronic |
| palatine tonsils | collection of lymphatic tissue withing the oropharynx |
| asphyxia | condition caused by insufficient intake of oxygen |
| pnumoconiosis | disease caused by inhaling dust praticles |
| compliance | ease with which lung tissue can be stretched |
| pleural effusion | excess of fluid in the pleural cavity |
| pneumectomy | excision of a lung |
| pleurectomy | excision of part of the pleura |
| viscous | extremely thick |
| stridor | high-pitched, harsh, adventitious breath sound |
| thoracic x-ray | images of the chest taken from AP, PA and lateral views |
| pleurisy | inflammation of the pleural membrane |
| mentoux test | intradermal test to determine tuberculin sensitivity |
| sweat test | measurement of the amount of salt in swear used to diagnose CF |
| spirometry | measurement of ventilator ability by assessing lung capacity and flow |
| oximetry | method of monitoring the percent of Hb saturated with O2 |
| diffuse | moving or spreading out of a substance at random |
| pulmonary function test | multiple test used to evaluate the ability of the lungs to take in and expel air |
| epistaysis | nosebleed |
| lung scan | nuclear scanning test primarily used to detect pulmonary emboli |
| postural drainage | positioning a pt. so that gravity aids in the draining of secretions from the bronchi and lobes of the lungs |
| antitrussives | relieve of suppress coughing |
| bronchospasms | spasms in the bronchial passage |
| bronchodialators | stimulate bronchial muscles to relax and expand air passages |
| thorocentesis | surgical puncture and drainage of the pleural cavity |
| carbon dioxide | tasteless, colourless, odourless gas produced by body cells during the metabolic process |
| oxygen | tasteless, odourless, colourless gas essential for human respiration |
| apnea | temporary loss of breathing |
| arterial blood gases | test that measures PO2, PCO2 and pH and bicarbonate level of an arterial blood sample |
| throat culture | test used to identify pathogens, especially group A strptococci |
| visceral pleura | the innermost layer lying next to the lung scan |
| parietal pleura | the outermost layer, lining the lung |
| percussion | the process of gently tapping with the fingers to determine position, size, of consistency of an underlying structure |
| ausculation | the process of listening to body sounds, especially in the chest, with the use of a stethoscope |
| oxygenation | the process of providing that body with adequate amounts of oxygen |
| pharynx | throat |
| alive | viable |
| laynoscopy | visual examination of the larynx |
| medistionscopy | visual examination of the mediastinal structures |
| larynx | voice box |
| wheeze | whistling or sighing sound heard of ausculation |
| trachea | windpipe |
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