Breath sounds, percussion, volumes Flashcards
1
Q
Dull percussion
A
- Pleural effusion (fluid)
- Pneumonia
2
Q
Reduced breath sounds
A
- Pleural effusion
- Pneumothorax
- Pneumonia
- Collapsed lung
3
Q
Hyper resonant breath sounds
A
- Pneumothorax on affected side
- Advanced COPD or emphysema
4
Q
Harsh/brocnhial
A
- Normal to hear over trachea
- Consolidation or fluid in the airways E.g. lower lobe consolidation
5
Q
Vital capacity
A
Fulling In to fully out
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6
Q
Total lung capacity
A
- Total volume of air in the lungs after a full inspiration
7
Q
Inspiratory capacity
A
End of quiet inspiration to fulling in
8
Q
Tidal volume
A
Volume from one quiet inspiration
9
Q
Residual volume
A
Volume left after a full expiration
10
Q
Inspiratory reserve volume
A
Volume from the end of quiet inspiration to full inspiration v
11
Q
Functional residual capacity
A
End of quiet expiration to fully out with no air left in lungs
12
Q
Expiratory reserve volume
A
End of quiet expiration to fully out
