Transillumination Is Performed During an Examination of the Lymphatic System

question 37

Multiple Choice

Transillumination is performed during an examination of the lymphatic system to:

• A) detect lymphatic pulsation.
• B) distinguish nodes from cysts.
• C) evaluate nodal contours.
• D) observe erythematous lesions.

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Definitions:

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)

A medical condition often seen in premature infants, characterized by difficulty breathing due to undeveloped lungs.

Mechanical Ventilation

Medical procedure that uses a machine to help a patient breathe when they are unable to do so on their own.

Alveolar Walls

Thin tissues that separate the alveoli (air sacs) in the lungs, enabling gas exchange during respiration.

Chronic Hypoxemia

A long-term medical condition characterized by consistently low levels of oxygen in the blood, which can lead to complications if untreated.