CHDD

Question 1

Tracheal deviation:

Trachea can be pushed to the opposite side of the pathology due to an increase in volume in the side of the pathology.

Name 2 conditions that will cause this.

Answer 1

Pleural effusion

Tension pneumothorax

Question 2

Tracheal deviation:

Trachea can be pulled to the same side of the pathology due to a decrease in volume in the side of the pathology.

Name 2 conditions that will cause this.

Answer 2

Lung collapse (not due to a pneumothorax but can be due to Pneumonia)

Fibrotic lung disease

Question 3

Vocal resonance test:

Pneumonia and Pleural effusion.

Which one has an increase and which one gas a decrease in vocal fremitus?

Answer 3

Pneumonia- increased vocal fremitus (decreased air within actual lung)

Pleural effusion - decreased vocal fremitus (increased air within actual lung