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15 Cards in this Set
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Wheezing (Expiratory or Inspiratory)
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An abnormal breath sound (whistling or rattling sound).
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Auscultation
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The act of listening to lung sounds.
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Crackles (Coarse or Fine)
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An abnormal breath sound (clicking sounds).
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Bibasilar
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At the bases of both lungs.
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Chest Wall
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The bony and muscular structures that form the outer framework of the chest.
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Intercostal
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An anatomical term meaning "between the ribs."
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Cyanosis
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A bluish discoloration of the skin.
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Hypoxic
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An oxygen deficiency (related to the pulse oximetry vital sign)
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Respiratory Distress
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Difficulty breathing.
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Retractions
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When the muscles between the ribs pull inward. The movement is usually a sign that the person has a breathing problem.
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Accessory Muscle Use
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The use of muscles not normally used for breathing (indicates respiratory distress).
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Tripoding
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When a patient sits or stands leaning forward and supporting the upper body with hands on the knees or on another surface (indicates respiratory distress).
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Rhonchi
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An abnormal breath sound (whistling or snoring sound).
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Percussion
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Tapping on the chest.
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Rales
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An abnormal breath sound (rattling sound).
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