Crepitus Is ________

question 196

Multiple Choice

Crepitus is ________.

• A)a grinding sound heard as bone ends rub together
• B)a congenital hollow depression in the chest
• C)a condition in which the great toe is angled laterally toward the other toes
• D)an infection of bone and bone marrow

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Definitions:

Millimeters

A metric unit of length equal to one-thousandth of a meter, commonly used to measure small distances or objects.

Pulmonary Congestion

Accumulation of fluid in the lungs, often associated with heart failure, leading to difficulty breathing.

Huff Cough

A technique used to clear mucus from the airways, involving taking a breath in and then exhaling forcefully.

Cascade Cough

A coughing strategy where the intensity of the cough increases progressively, often used to clear secretions from the lungs.