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More Chapter 7 Terms
Vocabulary-Pathology-Dx & Therapeutic Procedures-Pharmacology-Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| asphyxia | Lack of oxygen that can lead to unconsciousness & death if not corrected immediately. Also called asphyxiation or suffocation. Common causes include drowning, foreign body in the respiratory tract, poisoning, & electric shock. |
| aspiration | Withdrawing fluid from a body cavity using suction(using a needle & syringe to withdraw fluid from the pleural cavity or a vacuum pump to remove phlegm from airways). Also refers to inhaling food/liquid/an object into airways, which may cause pneumonia. |
| Cheyne-Stokes respiration | Abnormal breathing pattern in which there are long periods of apnea followed by a deeper, more rapid breathing. |
| clubbing | Abnormal widening & thickening of the ends of the fingers & toes associated with chronic oxygen deficiency. Seen in patients with chronic respiratory conditions or circulatory problems |
| cyanosis | refers to the bluish tint of skin that is receiving an insufficient amount of oxygen or circulation. |
| epistaxis | nosebleed |
| hemoptysis | To cough up blood or blood-stained sputum. |
| hyperventilation | To breathe both too fast (tachypnea) and too deep (hyperpnea) |
| hypoventilation | To breath both too slow (bradypnea) and too shallow (hypopnea) |
| internal medicine | Branch of medicine involving the diagnosis & treatment of diseases & conditions of internal organs such as the respiratory system. The physician is an internist. |
| nasal cannula | Two-pronged plastic device for delivering oxygen into the nose; one prong is inserted into each naris |
| orthopnea | Term to describe dyspnea that is worsened by lying flat. |
| otorhinolaryngology | Branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis & treatment of conditions & diseases of the ear, nose, & throat. May also be referred to as otolaryngology. The physician is an otorhinolaryngologist. |
| patent | open or unblocked, such as a patent airway |
| percussion | use of the fingertips to tap on a surface to determine the condition beneath the surface. Determined in part by the feel of the surface as it is tapped & the sound generated. |
| phlegm | Thick mucus secreted by the membranes that line the respiratory tract. When phlegm is coughed up, it is called sputum. |
| pleural rub | Grating sound made when the 2 layers of the pleura rub together during respiration.Caused when 1 of the surfaces becomes thicker because of inflammation or other disease conditions.Can be felt when placing fingers on chest or heard through a stethoscope. |
| pulmonology | Branch of medicine involved in diagnosis & treatment of diseases & disorders of the respiratory system. Physician is a pulmonologist. |
| rales | Abnormal cracking sound made during inspiration. Usually indicates presence of fluid or mucus in the airways. |
| respiratory therapy | Allied health specialty that assists patients w/respiratory & cardiopulmonary disorders. Can include conducting pulmonary functions tests, monitoring oxygen & carbon dioxide levels in the blood, administering breathing treatments, & ventilator management. |
| rhonchi | Somewhat musical sound during expiration, often found in asthma or infection. Caused by spasms of the bronchial tubes. Also called wheezing. |
| shortness of breath (SOB) | Term used to indicate a patient is having difficulty breathing; also called dyspnea. |
| sputum | mucus or phlegm that is coughed up from the lining of the respiratory tract. |
| stridor | harsh, high-pitched, noisy breathing sound made when there’s an obstruction of the bronchus or larynx. Found in conditions such as croup. |
| thoracic surgery | Branch of medicine involving diagnosis & treatment of conditions & diseases of the respiratory system by surgical means. Physician is a thoracic surgeon. |
| croup | Acute respiratory condition found in infants & children that is characterized by a barking type of cough or stridor. |
| diphtheria | Bacterial upper respiratory infection characterized by the formation of a thick membranous film across the throat & a high mortality rate. Rare now due to the DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus) vaccine. |
| pertussis | Commonly called whooping cough, due to the whoop sound made when coughing. An infectious bacterial disease of the upper respiratory system that children receive immunization against as part of their DPT shots. |
| asthma | Disease caused by various conditions, like allergens, & resulting in constriction of the bronchial airways, dyspnea, coughing, & wheezing. Can cause violent spasms of bronchi but is generally not a life-threatening condition. |
| bronchiectasis | Abnormal enlargement of bronchi; may be the result of a lung infection. This condition can be irreversible & result in the destruction of the bronchial walls. Major symptoms include coughing up a large amount of purulent sputum, rales, & hemoptysis. |
| bronchogenic carcinoma | Malignant tumor originating in the bronchi. Usually associated with a history of cigarette smoking. |
| adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) | Acute respiratory failure in adults characterized by tachypnea, dyspnea, cyanosis, tachycardia, & hypoxemia. May follow trauma, pneumonia, or septic infections. Also called acute respiratory distress syndrome. |
| anthracosis | Type of pneumoconiosis that develops from the collection of coal dust in the lung. Also called black lung or miner’s lung |
| asbestosis | The type of pneumoconiosis that develops from the collection of asbestos fibers in the lungs. May lead to the development of lung cancer. |
| atelectasis | Condition where alveoli in a portion of the lung collapse, preventing exchange of oxygen & carbon dioxide.Caused by a variety of conditions, including pressure on the lung from a tumor or other object. Also can mean failure of a newborn’s lungs to expand. |
| chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) | Progressive, chronic & usually irreversible group of conditions, like emphysema, in which the lungs have a diminished capacity for inspiration (inhalation) & expiration (exhalation). The person may have dyspnea upon exertion & a cough. |
| cystic fibrosis (CF) | Hereditary condition causing the exocrine glands to malfunction. Patient produces a very thick mucus that causes severe congestion within the lungs & digestive system. |
| emphysema | Pulmonary condition characterized by destruction of the walls of the alveoli, resulting in fewer overexpanded air sacs. Can occur from long-term heavy smoking. Air pollution worsens emphysema. Patient may only able to breathe while sitting or standing. |
| histoplasmosis | pulmonary infection caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, found in dust and in the droppings of pigeons and chickens. |
| Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome (IRDS) | Lung condition most commonly found in premature infants caused by lack of surfactant needed to keep lungs inflated. Symptoms incl. tachypnea & respiratory grunting. Also called hyaline membrane disease(HMD)& respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn. |
| influenza | Viral infection of the respiratory system characterized by chills, fever, body aches, and fatigue. Commonly called the flu. |
| Legionnaire’s Disease | Severe, often fatal bacterial infection characterized by pneumonia and liver and kidney damage. Named after people who came down with it at an American Legion convention in 1976. |
| Mycoplasma pneumonia | A less severe but longer lasting form of pneumonia caused by the Mycoplasma pneumonia bacteria. Also called walking pneumonia. |
| pneumoconiosis | condition that is the result of inhaling environmental particles that become toxic. Can be the result of inhaling coal dust (anthracosis) or asbestos (asbestosis). |
| Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia | Pneumonia with a nonproductive cough, very little fever, and dyspnea caused by the fungus Pneumocystis carinii. An opportunistic infection often seen in those with weakened immune systems, such as AIDS patients. |
| pneumonia | Inflammatory condition of the lung that can be caused by bacterial and viral infections, diseases, and chemicals. Results in the filling of the alveoli and the air spaces with fluid. |
| pulmonary edema | Condition in which lung tissue retains an excessive amount of fluid, especially in the alveoli. Results in dyspnea. |
| pulmonary embolism | Blood clot or air bubble in the pulmonary artery or one of its branches. Many cause an infarct in the lung tissue. |
| pulmonary fibrosis | formation of fibrous scar tissue in the lungs leads to decreased ability to expand the lungs. May be caused by infections, pneumoconiosis, autoimmune disease, and toxin exposure. |
| severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) | Acute viral respiratory infection that begins like the flu but quickly progresses to severe dyspnea; high fatality rate. First appeared in China in 2003. |
| silicosis | A type of pneumoconiosis that develops from the inhalation of silica (quartz) dust found in quarrying, glass works, sand blasting, and ceramics |
| sleep apnea | Condition in which breathing stops repeatedly during sleep long enough to cause a drop in oxygen levels in the blood |
| sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) | unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently well infant under one year of age. The child suddenly stops breathing for unknown reasons. |
| tuberculosis (TB) | Infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Causes inflammation & calcification in the lungs. TB is on the increase & seen in many patients w/weakened immune systems. Multidrug resistant TB is a very dangerous form. |
| empyema | pus within the pleural space usually associated with a bacterial infection. Also called pyothorax |
| pleural effusion | Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity preventing lungs from fully expanding. Physicians can detect the presence of fluid by tapping the chest (percussion) or listening with a stethoscope (auscultation) |
| pleurisy | inflammation of the pleura characterized by sharp chest pain with each breath. Also called pleuritis. |
| pneumothorax | collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity, which may result in collapse of the lung. |
| arterial blood gases | Testing for the gases present in the blood. Generally used to assist in determining the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. |
| sputum culture and sensitivity | testing sputum by placing it on a culture medium and observing and bacterial growth. The specimen is then tested to determine antibiotic effectiveness. |
| sputum cytology | examining sputum for malignant cells. |
| bronchography | X-ray of the lung after a radiopaque substance has been inserted into the trachea or bronchial tube. Resulting x-ray is a called a bronchogram |
| chest x-ray | taking a radiographic picture of the lungs and heart from the back and sides |
| pulmonary angiography | injecting dye into a blood vessel for the purpose of taking an x-ray of the arteries and veins of the lungs |
| ventilation perfusion scan | nuclear medicine diagnostic test especially useful in identifying pulmonary emboli. Radioactive air is inhaled to determine if air is filling the entire lung. Radioactive intravenous injection shows whether blood is flowing to all parts of the lung. |
| bronchoscopy (bronch) | visual examination of the inside of the bronchi; uses an instrument called a bronchoscope |
| laryngoscopy | examination of the interior of the larynx with a lighted instrument called a laryngoscope |
| oximetry | measures the oxygen level in the blood using a device, an oximeter, placed on the patient’s fingertip or ear lobe |
| pulmonary function test (PFT) | a group of diagnostic tests that give information regarding air flow in and out of the lungs, lung volumes, and gas exchange between the lungs and bloodstream |
| spirometry | procedure to measure lung capacity using a spirometer |
| polysomnography | monitoring a patient while sleeping to identify sleep apnea. Also called sleep apnea study |
| sweat test | a test for cystic fibrosis. Patients with this disease have an abnormally large amount of salt in their sweat |
| tuberculin skin test (TB test) | applying a tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD) under the surface of the skin to determine if the patient has been exposed to tuberculosis. Also called a tine or mantoux test. |
| aerosol therapy | medication suspended in a mist that is intended to be inhaled. Delivered by a nebulizer, which delivers the mist for a period of time while the patient breathes, or a metered dose inhaler (MDI), which delivers a single puff of mist. |
| endotracheal intubation | placing a tube through the mouth, through the glottis, and into the trachea to create a patent airway. |
| intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) | method for assisting patients in breathing using a mask that is connected to a machine that produces an increased positive thoracic pressure |
| postural drainage | drainage of secretions from the bronchi by placing the patient in a position that uses gravity to promote drainage. Used for the treatment of cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis |
| supplemental oxygen therapy | providing a patient with additional concentration of oxygen to improve oxygen levels in the bloodstream. Oxygen may be provided by a mask or nasal cannula. |
| ventilator | a machine that provides artificial ventilation for a patient unable to breathe on his or her own. Also called a respirator |
| thoracentesis | surgical puncture of the chest wall for the removal of fluids. Also called thoracocentesis |
| thoracostomy | insertion of a tube into the chest for the purpose of draining off fluid or air. Also called a chest tube |
| tracheostomy | a surgical procedure often performed in an emergency that creates an opening directly into the trachea to allow a patient to breathe easier; also called tracheotomy |
| cardiopulmonary resuscitation | emergency treatment provided by persons trained in CPR and given to patients when their respirations and heart stop. CPR provides oxygen to the brain, heart, and other vital organs until medical treatment can restore a normal heart and pulmonary function |
| Heimlich maneuver | technique for removing a foreign body from trachea or pharynx by exerting diaphragmatic pressure. Named for Harry Heimlich, a US thoracic surgeon. |
| antibiotic | kills bacteria causing respiratory infections |
| antihistamine | blocks the effects of histamine that has been released by the body during an allergy attack |
| antitussive | relieves the urge to cough |
| bronchodilator | relaxes muscle spasms in bronchial tubes. Used to treat asthma |
| corticosteroids | reduces inflammation and swelling in the respiratory track |
| decongestant | reduces stuffiness and congestion throughout the respiratory system |
| expectorant | improves the ability to cough up mucus from the respiratory tract |
| mucolytic | liquefies mucus so it easier to cough and clear it from the respiratory tract |
| ABGs | arterial blood gases |
| ARDS | adult (or acute) respiratory distress syndrome |
| Bronch | bronchoscopy |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CTA | clear to auscultation |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DPT | diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus injection |
| ENT | ear, nose, and throat |
| ERV | expiratory reserve volume |
| FRC | functional residual capacity |
| HMD | hyaline membrane disease |
| IC | inspiratory capacity |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| IRDS | infant respiratory distress syndrome |
| IRV | inspiratory reserve volume |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| LUL | left upper lobe |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| O2 | oxygen |
| PCP | pneumocystis carinii pneumonia |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
| PPD | purified protein derivative |
| R | respiration |
| RA | room air |
| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
| RLL | right lower lobe |
| RML | right middle lobe |
| RRT | registered respiratory therapist |
| RV | reserve volume |
| RUL | right upper lobe |
| SARS | severe acute respiratory syndrome |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TLC | total lung capacity |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respiration |
| TV | tidal volume |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| VC | vital capacity |
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