Emphysema Flashcards
1
Q
Body build
A
Thin
2
Q
Barrel Chest
A
Common—classic sign
3
Q
Respiratory pattern
A
Hyperventilation & marked dyspnea; often occurs at rest
Late stage: diminished respiratory drive & hypoventilation
4
Q
Pursed-lip breathing
A
Common
5
Q
cough
A
uncommon
6
Q
Sputum
A
uncommon
7
Q
Cyanosis
A
Uncommon (reddish skin)
8
Q
Peripheral Edema
A
Uncommon
9
Q
Neck vein distention
A
Uncommon
10
Q
Use of accessory Muscles
A
Common
11
Q
Auscultation
A
Decreased Breath Sounds
Decreased Heart Sounds
Prolonged expiration
12
Q
Percussion
A
Hyperresonance
13
Q
Chest Radiograph
A
Hyperinflation
Narrow mediastinum
Normal or small vertical heart
Low flat diaphragm
14
Q
Polycythemia
A
Uncommon
15
Q
Infections
A
Occasionally
