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Chapter 9

TermDefinition
Physical Findings and Examination Methods
Ausculation A healthcare professional using a stethoscope to listen to a patient's chest
Cyanosis A bluish color in the skin caused by insufficient oxygen
Pectoriloquy Speaking from the chest
Pectus Carinatum A chest that produces like the keel of a ship
Pectus Excavatum A chest that is hollowed out
Percussion Striking the body surface
Retraction The sucking in of the skin around bones during inhalation, happens when someone is in respiratory distress
Pathology
Atelectasis Incomplete expansion
Bronchiectasis Expansion of the bronchi
Caseous Necrosis The death of tissue with a cheese like appearance
Chylotorax Chyle in the chest
Empyema Pus inside the chest
Hemothorax Blood in the chest
Phrenoplegia Paralysis of the diaphragm
Phrenoptosis Drooping of the diaphragm
Pleural Effusion Fluid pouring out into the pleura
Pneumohemothorax Air and blood in the chest
Pneumothorax Air in the chest
Pulmonary Edema Swelling in the lungs
Pyothorax Pus in chest
Tracheosenosis Narrowing of the trachea
Lab Data
Hypercapnia Excessive carbon dioxide
Hypercarbia Excessive carbon dioxide
Hypoxemia Insufficient oxygen in the blood
Hypoxia Insufficient oxygen
Radiology
Computed Tomography Imaging procedure using a computer to cut
Pulmonary angiography Imaging procedure for recording pulmonary blood vessel activity
Ventilation-perfusion scan Tests whether a problem in the lungs is caused by airflow or blood flow
Diagnostic Procedures
Bronchoscopy Procedure to look inside the bronchi
Capnography Procedure to record carbon dioxide levels
Capnometer Instrument to measure carbon dioxide levels
Endoscope Instrument to look inside
Nasopharyngoscope Instrument to look at the nose and throat
Oximetry Procedure to measure oxygen levels
Polysomnography Recording multiple aspects of sleep
Pulmonary Function Testing Group of tests used to evaluate the condition and operation of the lungs
Spirometry Procedure to measure breathing
Thoracoscopy Examination of the chest
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