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Chapter 9

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