Match the following diagnostic terms with their meanings.

-Listening to sounds within the body
A)auscultation
B)percussion
C)pleural rub
D)rales
E)rhonchi
F)sputum
G)stridor
H)wheezes

Question

Match the following diagnostic terms with their meanings.

-Listening to sounds within the body
A)auscultation
B)percussion
C)pleural rub
D)rales
E)rhonchi
F)sputum
G)stridor
H)wheezes

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Auscultation is the medical term for listening to sounds within the body, typically with a stethoscope.

Answer: B
 Percussion is a diagnostic technique involving tapping on the body surface to determine underlying structures or fluid.

Answer: C
 A pleural rub is a type of sound heard during auscultation of the lungs, caused by the inflammation of the lining of the lungs.

Answer: D
 Rales are a type of crackling sound heard during auscultation of the lungs, often indicating fluid in the air spaces.

Answer: E
 Rhonchi are a type of wheezing sound heard during auscultation of the lungs, often indicating an obstruction in the airways.

Answer: F
 Sputum is the mucus and other material coughed up from the lungs and airways, often collected for diagnostic analysis.

Answer: G
 Stridor is a high-pitched breathing sound typically heard during inhalation, often indicative of a narrowed or obstructed airway.

Answer: H
 Wheezes are a type of high-pitched whistling sound heard during breathing, often indicating an obstruction in the airways.

Match the Following Diagnostic Terms with Their Meanings