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20 Cards in this Set
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Aspiration
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Withdrawal by suction of fluids or gases from a body cavity
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Auscultation
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Listening to sounds within the body with a stethoscope
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Bronchoconstrictor
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Agent that narrows the bronchi
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Bronchodilator
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Drug that expands the bronchi by relaxing muscle
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Bronchoscopy
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Visual exaination of the bronchi using a bronchoscope
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Chest x-ray
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X-ray picture of the chest (PA and Lateral)
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COPD
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease --Expiratory flow of air is slowed
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CT scan
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Computerized Tomography of body part or organ
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Endotracheal Intubation
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Insertion of a tube through the mouth, pharynx, and larynx to the trachea, to establish an airway
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Laryngoscopy
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Visual examination of the larynx (voice box) using a laryngoscope
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Lung scan
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Radioactive material is injected IV or inhaled and images are taken to evaluate lung tissue, to show airflow and blood supply
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Percussion
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Tapping on body surface with fingers to determine the position, size, and density of the underlying structures.
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Pulmonary Function Test
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Group of tests used to measure breathing by means of a spirometer
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Respiration rate
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The number of breaths per unit of time. The normal rate for adults is 16-20 per minute
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Septoplasty
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Surgical reconstruction of the nasal septum
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Spirometer
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Instrument used to measure lung volumes and airflow
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Thorancentesis
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Surgical puncture of the chest with a needle to remove fluid for analysis
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Thoracostomy
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Surgical incision into the chest wall
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Tracheostomy
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Surgical opening into the trachea and inserting a tube to facilitate breathing.
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Tracheotomy
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Surgical incision into the trachea to gain access to the airway below a blockage
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