Exam 2 Revised Flashcards
Describe wheezing
Whistling, high-pitched, from air moving in narrow pathways, can be present on inspiration and/or expiration
What can narrow passage ways to cause wheezing?
Allergens, edema of the bronchioles
What processes are associated with wheezing?
COPD, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema
Describe rhonci
Continuous
* Low pitch
* Snoring sound
* Present on inspiration and expiration
What causes rhonchi? (Not disease processes)
Due to fluid, mucous or growth in larger airways (May clear with cough)
What processes are associated with rhonchi?
Pneumonia, COPD, Bronchitis
Describe crackles (rales)
Intermittent
* Rattling, Crackling, Popping, or Bubbling
* May be fine and high or course and low pitched.
* Do not clear with cough
What causes crackles? (not disease processes)
Due to lung conditions that cause Fluid, Inflammation, or Consolidation in the alveoli
* This takes up space in the alveoli that is not fully inflated
Fluid volume overload
What are associated disease processes for crackles?
Associated disease process:
* Fine Crackles: Fibrosis, pneumonia, heart failure, Asthma or COPD
* Coarse Crackles: Fibrosis, pneumonia, pulmonary edema, COPD
Differentiate fine vs course crackles
Fine crackles
* End of inspiration
Course Crackles
* During inspiration
* Very loud
Describe pleural friction rub
Low pitch
* Course, grating tone like rubbing 2 pieces of leather together.
* Very painful
Worse with inspiration
What causes pleural friction rub? (not the disease processes)
Due to inflamed pleura what has lost normal lubrication
What processes are pleural friction rub associated with?
Associated disease process:
* Pleuritis or Pleurisy
Describe stridor
High pitch crowing sound heard without a scope
* May be life-threatening. This is an EMERGENCY
What causes stridor?
Due to upper airway obstruction
What disease processes are associated with stridor?
Associated disease process:
* Inflammation (RSV)
* Foreign body
* Epiglottitis
* Croup
Describe tracheal breath sounds
Very loud, high pitched. Expiration and inspiration sounds are equal.
Where are tracheal sounds heard?
Over the trachea
Describe bronchial sounds
Loud, relatively high-pitched. Inspiration is shorter than expiration.
Where do you hear bronchial sounds?
Over the manubrim. (just above clavicle)
Describe bronchovesicular sounds
Medium loudness, intermediate pitch. Inspiration and expiration equal
Where do you hear bronchovesicular sounds?
1st and 2nd intercostal space.
Describe vesicular sounds
Soft and low pitch. Inspiration longer then expiration.
Where can you hear vesicular sounds?
Most of the lung field
What are risk factors for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?
smoking, diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and family history of arterial problems.
What are risk factors for DVT?
smoking, hypertension, diabetes, and obesity
What are risk factors for CVI?
(Chronic Venous Insufficiency)
age, being female, family history of CVI, leg injuries, obesity, phlebitis, and pregnancy. Can result from a DVT as well.
What is intermittent claudication?
Pain brought on by exertion and relieved by rest. It usually indicates arterial blockage.
What are the symptoms of intermittent claudication?
struggling to walk long distances, cramping, cool temperature, blue or pale color, may lead to ulcers. Think of your 7ps for this too.
What are the locations of each cardiac listening point?
Aortic: 2nd intercostal space (right)
Pulmonary: 2nd intercostal space (left)
Erb’s point: 3rd intercostal space (left)
Tricuspid: 4th intercostal space (left)
Mitral (PMI): 5th intercostal space and left midclavicular line
What are the names and locations of pulse points learned in lab?
Radial: between wrist bone and tendon on on thumb side of wrist
Posterior tibialis: inside of ankle
Dorsalis pedis: top of foot
Popliteal: behind the knee
Femoral: groin
How do we document findings related to pulses?
Pulses are graded on 0-+4 scale. Make sure you can palpate bilaterally.
How do we document findinds related to murmurs?
note if it is a systolic or diastolic murmur
What is a heart murmur usually connected to?
Valve issues
What is a major concern for patients with lymphadema?
High protein lymph fluid destroying tissue.
What should you NOT do for patients with lymphadema?
Take their blood pressure
What operation can cause lymphadema?
A mastectomy
What kind of occlusion is considered an emergency?
Acute arterial occlusion
Characteristics of people with a DVT or CVI?
blood is trapped and cannot get back. Usually heavy (weight of blood), dark, warm. If they have a DVT, it can have similar symptoms with pain.
You may can give a diuretic because it will help remove the fluid
What is the term for growing new arteries?
angiogenesis
What drug is typically ordered when there are abnormal lung sounds? What should you be aware of when giving this drug?
Diuretics. Be aware that this will make the patient go to the bathroom. This can cause orthostasis as well.
What respiratory changes occur to aging adults?
Respiratory strength declines
Lungs lose elasticity, flexibility decreases in cartilage or ribs, and bone density decreases
The anterior-to-posterior depth of the chest widens, causing the thorax to become more rounded or barrel shaped which makes it harder to inhale deeply
What cardiac changes occur to an aging adult?
Changes in pulse and BP (stiffening of blood vessels)
Increase in BMI
Elevated late diastolic filling increase volume of atrial contraction (S4 gallop)
Ventricle hypertrophy (heart failure and A-fib)
Watch for heart failure, weight gain, SOB, edema
More prone to atherosclerosis and CV disease
What peripheral vascular changes occur to an aging adult?
Arterial disease coupled with atherosclerosis
PAD frequently undiagnosed
Trophic nails changes, thin shiny skin, and hair loss of lower extremities
Decreased functional ability
Systolic hypertension
Chronic venous insufficiency
Venous thromboembolism
Varicose veins, stroke, MI, arteries more rigid
Nails are more brittle
Increase risk of DVT
What are expected findings for respiratory issues?
Chest pain/discomfort
Dysnpnea
Orthopnea/PND
Cough
Sputum or phlegm produced from cough
Wheezing or tightness in chest
Change in functional ability
What are risk factors for COPD?
second hand smoke, chronic bronchitis, aging, history of severe respiratory infections, poor socioeconomic status, asthmas and airway hyperactivity
What are symptoms of COPD?
May notice wheezes, clear sputum, and occasional hyper resonance in the assessment, labored breathing (accessory muscles), forced expiration, barrel chest
Usually in tripod position
What is the proper way to auscultate breath sounds?
Auscultate that trachea and anterior and lateral lung fields, beginning at trachea. Listen to lung apices, moving side to side (symmetry). Place around breasts in female. Listen to 6th ICS bilaterally or when sounds become absent.
What is the sequences of electrical conduction in the heart?
SA node, AV node, bundle of His, right and left bundle branches, Purkinje fibers
What is the HONEST hearts mnemonic?
- Heritage
O- Obesity
N- Nicotine
E- Exercise (lack of)
S-SBP > 140mmHg
S-Sugar greater than 130 or
dx of Diabetes
T- Triglycerides/LDL
What are the signs of left sided heart failure?
Chest pain, cough, fatigue, fluid retention in lungs.
What are s/s of right-sided heart failure?
Swelling in the legs, JVD, SOB, weight gain, chest pain, fatigue.
What interventions are used for heart failure?
For heart failure, leave out sodium in diet, smoking cessation, weigh every day, possible fluid restrictions.
What specific value helps to identify tachyarrhythmias? What vital sign can help tell?
Cardiac output and BP