Clinical Skills Examination

Question 1

What symptoms and signs are indicative of chronic bronchitis?

Answer 1

think: blue bloater
chronic productive cough
purulent sputum
hemoptysis
cyanosis (blue)
peripheral edema (due to cor pulmonale)
prolonged expiration
obesity

Question 2

What signs and symptoms are indicative of chronic emphysema?

Answer 2

think: pink puffer
dyspnea
minimal cough
increased ventilation
pink skin
accessory muscle use
cachexia (anorexia + weight loss)
hyperinflation + barrel chest