01 - diagnostic methods

Question 1

(nasal cavity diseases)

(history)

1. what are the common Cx?
2. Cx if extend to nasopharynx?

Answer 1

1. sneezing and nasal discharge (check if uni or bi)
2. gagging, reversed sneezing, stertor

Question 2

(laryngeal diseases)

1. Cx include what?

Answer 2

1. slowly progressive signs (change in voice and inspiratory stridor)

Question 3

(tracheal diseases)

(history)

1. what is a typical sign?
2. what present with cervical tracheal collapse?
3. with intrathoracic collapse?

Answer 3

1. chronic, non-productive “honking” cough
2. inspiratory dyspnea
3. expiratory dyspnea

Question 4

(tracheal diseaes)

Question 5

(bronchopulmonary and pleural diseases)

1. 4 typical signs?

Answer 5

1. coughing, tachypnea, dyspnea, exercise introlerance

Question 6

(bronchopulmonary and pleural diseases)

(thoracic auscultation)

1. crackles = ?
2. rhonchi (rattling) = ?
3. wheezes = ?
4. dull resonance = ?
5. increased resonance = ?

Answer 6

1. small airway or parenchymal dz
2. airway dz or exudate
3. airway obstruction
4. fluid or mass in pleural space or lungs
5. air

Question 7

(bronchopulmonary and pleural diseases)

Question 8

(bronchopulmonary and pleural diseases)

(arterial blood gas)

1. in the normal patient breathing room air, partial pressure of oxygen should be what?

Answer 8

1. > 95 mmHg

Question 9

(bronchopulmonary and pleural diseases)