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Question 1

Polycythemia

Answer 1

too many red blood cells (RBCs) in the blood.

Question 2

Auscultation

Answer 2

listening to the sounds inside the body

Question 3

JVD (Jugular Venous Distention):

Answer 3

The neck veins stick out because there’s too much pressure or fluid in the veins leading to the heart.

Question 4

Peripheral edema:

Answer 4

Swelling in the arms or legs because the heart, kidneys, or veins aren’t moving fluid out properly.

Question 5

emphysema “pink puffer” classic signs

Answer 5

Barrel chest

Question 6

Hyperresonance

Answer 6

a louder, lower-pitched sound heard when tapping (percussing) the chest.
- It means there’s too much air in the lungs, like in emphysema or a pneumothorax.