breast, axillae, lymphatics, thorax, lungs Flashcards
tail of spence
superior lateral corner that projects up and into the axilla
Montgomery glands
small elevated sebaceous glands
secrete protective lipid material during lactation
the breast is composed of
glandular tissue
fibrous connective tissue and suspensory ligaments
adipose tissue
coopers ligaments
fibrous connective breast ligaments attaching to chest wall
mastalgia
pain or tenderness of the breasts
lump questions
evaluate time of ID
any changes
galactorrhea
clear nipple discharge may be associated with meds
lumpectomy
localized tissue removal
mastectomy
complete removal of entire breast tissue
risk factors for breast cancer
BRCA gene
family history
gynecomastia
enlargement of mammary tissue
- Cushings syndrome
- liver cirrhosis
- hyperthyroidism
Breast cancer in MALES
fixed area, hard, nontender, irregular
- NIPPLE DISCHARGE is a significant warning
suprasternal notch
U shaped depression just above sternum, between clavicles
sternum
breastbone
- manubrium body & Xiphoid process
Sternal angle
“angle of Louis”
at the articulation of the manubrium and sternum
- continuous with second rib
costal angle
R/L costal margins form an angle where they meet @ Xiphoid process
vertebra prominens
flex your head and feel for the most prominent bone protruding at the base of the neck
spinous process
knobs on the spinal column
12th rib
midway between spine and person side
4 major functions of the respiratory system
- supply O2 to the body for energy production
- remove CO2 as a waste product
- maintain homeostasis (acid base balance) of arterial blood
- maintaining heat exchange
hypercapnia
increased levels of CO2
Hypoxemia
decrease in O2 levels
what is the second most diagnosed cancer in humans?
lung cancer
yellow/green sputum
Bacterial infection
white/ clear sputum
viral infections, bronchitis, colds
rust color sputum
Pneumonia or TB
frothy pink sputum
pulmonary edema
Who would you see barrel chest and accessory muscle use in?
COPD
cyanosis is a LATE sign of ?
Hypoxia
Tactile fremitus
vibration on palpation “99”
increased fremitus could mean
consolidation
- pneumonia
decreased fremitus could mean
obstruction
-PE, hemo/pneumothorax
Resonance
clear low pitch hollow sound
hyperresonance
booming sound
- emphysema/ pneumothorax
dull
muffled soft thud
Bronchial sounds
over the trachea/larynx, high pitch, loud, expiration, harsh, hallow, tubular,
Bronchovesicular sounds
Over major bronchi, moderate pitch, insp=expir, moderate amplitude, mixed quality
Vesicular sounds
peripheral lung fields, low pitch, soft, rustling
Adventitious sounds characterized by
inspiration/ expiration
loudness
pitch
anatomical location
fine crackles
high pitch, short, discontinuous, popping sounds
- inspiration
fine crackles associated with
pneumonia/ HF
coarse crackles are associated with
advanced lung disease, pulmonary edema, pulmonary fibrosis
coarse crackles
low pitch , bubbling/ gurgling
Wheeze
high pitch, squeaking sound, usually expiration,
wheeze associated with
asthma, COPD, obstruction, emphysema
Ronchi
low pitch, monomorphic, moaning sound, secretions in large airways , both insp/ exp
- bronchitis
Stridor
Life-threatening
upper airway, high pitched, CROWING
Cheyne- stokes respirations
abnormal breathing with periods of apnea, gradually slow breathing
discontinuous lung sounds
crackles
pleural friction rub
continuous lung sounds
wheeze
Ronchi
stridor