Respiratory System
The sound heard when pleural surfaces are inflamed, as in pleurisy, is called
pleural rub
Macule/spot
not raised above the surface of the skin
Dysuria
burning/scalding pain in the urethra when passing urine
Sputum /phlegm may be yellow due to the presence of
pus
Cicatrix/scar
a mark on the skin after healing
nocturia
urination at night
When listening to the chest with a stethoscope, crackles indicate
presence of fluide in the lungs
a colored skin lesion present at birth
Naevus/birthmark
urgency
urgent need to pass urine
When listening to the chest with a stethoscope, wheezes indicate
indicate narrowing of the airways
superficial injury
Penetrating wound is
Abrasion/graze/scratch
greater than the superficial length of the wound
difficulty starting to pass urine
hesitancy
take a deep …….. in and out through your mouth.
breaths
Contusion /bruise is an injury that occurs when
Incised wound/cut
blood vessels in the skin are damaged
has the length of the wound on the surface greater than the depth of the wound
Involuntary passing of urine
macroscopic blood in the urine
urinary incontinence
haematuria