quiz 3 terms

adventitious breath sounds

abnormal lung sounds like crackles, wheezes, rhonchi, or stridor

Angle of Louis

junction between the manubrium and body of the sternum; landmark for rib counting and ausculation

bruit

a blowing or swishing sound heard over arteries due to turbulent blood flow

clubbing

bulbous enlargement of the ends of fingers or toes (usually from chronic hypoxia or lung disease)

cyanosis

a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes because of low oxygen saturation

diastole

phase of the cardiac cycle when the atria and ventricles relax and fill with blood

edema

swelling caused by excess fluid in interstitial spaces

S1

first heart sound caused by the closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves at the beginning of systole (“lub”)

S2

the second heart sound caused by closure of the aortic and pulmonary valves (“dub”) after systole, marking the beginning of diastole

systole

the phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart muscles contract and pushes blood out of the heart and into the body through arteries

thrill

a palpable vibration over a vessel or chest wall, often associated with a loud heart murmur

precordium

area of the chest wall overlying the heart and great vessels

aphasia

neurological condition caused by brain damage characterized by loss or impairment of the ability to speak, write, or understand language

jaundice

yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by elevated bilirubin, often related to liver dysfunction

pallor

paleness of skin, can be caused by anemia or poor circulation

vitiligo

condition characterized by loss of pigment in patches due to destruction of melanocytes

erythema

redness of skin caused by increased blood flow (associated with inflammation/infection)

auscultation

listening to internal body sites (eg. heart, lungs, bowel) using a stethoscope

blanch test

a test for capillary refill where the skin is pressed until it turns white, it is observed for return of color to assess circulation

inspection

visual examination of the body for signs of abnormalities

palpation

using touch to assess body structures, like texture, temperature, and redness

percussion

tapping on body surface to assess underlying body structure based in sound and vibration