Respiratory Crossword

2. Rhythmic striking of the chest wall with cupped hands to aid sputum clearance
3. An umbrella term that refers to obstructive lung conditions, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema
4. Fine inspiratory crackles are often indicative of this
5. Subjective awareness of increased work of breathing
7. Continuous musical sound that can be heard on either inspiration or expiration
9. A condition characterised by localised, irreversible dilatation of a section of the bronchial tree, reduced elasticity of the airways and sputum retention
12. The intrapleural pressure becomes less _____ (positive/ negative) down the upright lung
13. BiPAP, CPAP when provided via a mask are considered to be non-__________ ventilation

1. Demonstrated on the CXR by absent unilateral lung markings and mediastinal shift
5. Repositioning a patient from supine to sitting _________ (increases/ decreases) airway resistance
6. A respiratory condition that often results from left heart failure, fluid overload or ARDS
8. Mobilisation __________ (increases/decreases) A-a oxygen gradient and pulmonary arteriovenous shunt
10. Bronchial breath sounds heard in the bases of the lungs are often indicative of this
11. A condition characterised by progressive respiratory insufficiency following a major bodily insult