pulmonary terminology

using the senses of vision, smell, & hearing to observe and detect any expected or
abnormal findings

using parts of the hand to touch and feel for expected or abnormal findings

an assessment technique that requires use of a stethoscope to listen for sounds that are
not audible to the human ear

when held firmly against the skin, the diaphragm picks up high-pitched
sounds such as breath sounds

he portion of the body extending from the base of the neck to the level of the diaphragm

he space between two ribs

lies above the first rib and clavicle

rests on the diaphragm

the movement of air in (inspiration) & out (expiration) of the lungs; measured through the
respiratory rate, rhythm, and depth

the flow of red blood cells to & from the pulmonary capillaries; measured via pulse
oximetry