Pathology, Abbreviations Chapter 12

Question 1

Auscultation

Answer 1

listening to sounds within the body

Question 2

Percussion

Answer 2

tapping on a serface to determine the difference in the density of the underlying surface

Question 3

pleural rub

Answer 3

scratchy sound produced by pleural surfaces rubbing against each other

Question 4

rales (crackles)

Answer 4

fine crackling sounds heard on auscultation when there is fluid in the alveoli

Question 5

rhonchi

Answer 5

loud rumbling sounds heard on auscultation of bronchi obstructed by sputum

Question 6

sputum

Answer 6

material expelled form the bronchi, lungs, or upper respiratory tract by spitting

Question 7

wheezes

Answer 7

continuous high-pitched whistling sounds produced during breathing

Question 8

epistaxis

Answer 8

nosebleed

Question 9

asthma

Answer 9

chronic bronchial inflammatory disorder with airway bstruction due to bronchial edema and constriction and increased mucus production

Question 10

atelectasis

Answer 10

collapsed lung; incomplete exspansion of alveoli

Question 11

emphysema

Answer 11

hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar walls

Question 12

pneumonia

Answer 12

acute unflammation and infection of alveoil, which fill with pus or products of the inflammatory reaction

Question 13

pulmonary edema

Answer 13

fluid in the air sacs and bronchioles

Question 14

pneumothorax

Answer 14

collection of air in the pleural space

Question 15

bronchoscopy

Answer 15

fiberoptic endoscope examination of the cronchial tubes

Question 16

endotracheal intubation

Answer 16

placement of a tube through the mouth into the pharynx, larynx, and trachea to establish an airway

Question 17

pulmonary function tests

Answer 17

PFT’S

tests that measure the ventilation mechanics of the lungs; function, volume, and capacity

Question 18

tuberculin test

Answer 18

determines past or present tuberculous infection based on a positive skin reaction.

Question 19

PPD

Answer 19

purified protein derivative

Question 20

ABG’S

Answer 20

arterial blood gases

Question 21

COPD

Answer 21

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Question 22

C&S

Answer 22

culture and sensitivity testing

Question 23

ICU

Answer 23

intensive care unit

Question 24

ILL

Answer 24

left lower lobe

Question 25

LUL

Answer 25

left upper lobe

Question 26

PE

Answer 26

pulmonary embolism

Question 27

PFT’S

Answer 27

pulmonary function tests

Question 28

PND

Answer 28

paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

Question 29

PPD

Answer 29

purified protein derivative

Question 30

RLL

Answer 30

right lower lobe

Question 31

RUL

Answer 31

right upper lobe

Question 32

TB

Answer 32

tuberculosis