Lymphatic
What is an accumulation of lymph fluid in the tissues known as?
Lymphedema
What is difficulty breathing while lying in the supine position?
Orthopnea
Inflammatory disease caused by streptococcus bacteria, develops from untreated strep throat or scarlet fever
Rheumatic Fever
When percussing the thorax, what is the sound heard over the lungs when there is excess air in the alveoli?
Hyperresonance
What is a swooshing sound indicating turbulent blood flow?
Bruit
What lymphatic duct empties into the left subclavian vein?
Thoracic Duct
Pectus Excavatum (funnel chest)
What is a whooshing/swishing or unusually prolonged sounds indicative of turbulent blood flow?
Heart Murmur
What assessment is done while repeating the word "99" and palpating the back?
Tactile Fremitus
When inspecting the anterior chest, what are you looking for? (There is only 1 thing)
Lifts or Heaves
What is the result of cold-induced vasospasm of the small blood vessels in the fingers and toes, causing blanching, cyanosis, or redness of the hands and feet?
Raynaud's Disease
Louder, deeper, lower-pitched wheezes occurring in the upper bronchi; may be related to obstruction of the larger airways, commonly heard during exhalation
Rhonchi
Leading cause of death in the United States (more specific than heart disease)
Coronary Artery Disease
What is the movement of the thoracic diaphragm during breathing?
Diaphragmatic Excursion (normal: ~3-5 cm)
What is the landmark location for Erb's Point?
Third intercostal space and left sternal border
What vessel's level of pulsation is directly related to the amount of pressure in the right atrium?
Internal Jugular Vein
Breaths that are abnormally deep, labored, and increased in rate
Kussmaul Respirations
What heart sound may be indicative of ventricular dysfunction, congestive heart failure, aortic valve regurgitation, and be present after an MI?
S3
What is a change in timbre, pronunciation of sound from "Ee to A?"
Egophony
S1 is heard due to the closing of the ____ valve and is loudest at the ____?
AV, Apex
Name 6 of the 10 lymph node locations on the head and neck
Submental, Submandibular, Tonsillar, Supraclavicular, Posterior Cervical, Deep Cervical Chain, Superficial Cervical, Occipital, Posterior Auricular, Preauricular Auricular
What is blood in the sputum called?
Hemoptysis
What refers to a strangling or pressure-like pain caused by cardiac ischemia?
Angina Pectoris
What are the pediatric (infant) norm ranges for respirations and pulse?
Resp: 30-60 resp/min
Pulse: 120-160 bpm
When inspecting and palpating the carotid artery, what 3 characteristics should you note?
Rate (60-100 bpm), Rhythm (regular vs irregular), and Amplitude (2+)