CXR Flashcards
L upper and lower lobes are really located more anteriorly and posteriorly (T/F)
TRUE
Diaphragm landmarks = __th rib anteriorly, __th rib laterally and ___th rib posteriorly
6;8;10
Apical segment of lungs extend ___cm above clavicle
2.5
Bifurcation = below manubrial sternal junction,, correlates to T__-T__
5;6
Consolidation will have a ___ precession note, and _____ breath sounds
dull; bronchial
Atelectasis may have decreased chest wall movement, ___ percussion note, and _____ breath sounds
dull; decreased
Pneumothorax: may have decreased chest wall movement, _________ percussion note, and ___ or ____ breath sounds
hyper resonant; decreased or absent
COPD will have decreased barrel chest with prolonged expiration, _______ percussion note and _____ breath sound s
hyper resonant; decreased
Pleural effusion may have decreased chest wall movement, ____ ____ percussion note, and ____ breath sounds
stony dull; decreased
Pulmonary edema will have _______ percussion note, and ____ _____ when breathing
resonant; fine crackles
Sputum retention = palpable crackles with chest wall movement, ____ percussion note, potentially decreased breath sounds and ____ _____ when breathing.
resonant; coarse crackles
3 landmarks to look at when examining lung fields?
- horizontal fissure
- diaphragms
- hilum and vascularity
Right diaphragm will be __ cm higher than the left
2
Ascending aorta silhouette sign (ss)?
right upper lobe
Aortic arch ss?
left upper lobe
