assessment Flashcards
1
Q
trachea deviation away from abnormality
A
- pneumothorax
- pleural effuion
- lung tumos
- neck tumors
- diaphragmatic hernia
2
Q
trachea deviation toward the abnormality
A
- atelectasis
- lung collapse
- pneumonectomy
- pulmonary fibrosis
- diaphragmatic paralysis
3
Q
increased tactile fremitus
A
- consolidation(pneumonia)
- atelectasis
- lung tumor
4
Q
decreased tactile fremitus
A
- COPD
- obesity
- pneumothorax
- pleural effusion
- obstruction w airtrapping as a result of a plug
5
Q
subcutaneous emphysema
A
pneumothorax
6
Q
physiologic shunt
A
- atelectasis
- pulmonary edema
- ARDS
- pneumonia
7
Q
alveolar deadspace
A
- pulmonary embolism
2. low cardiac output