Lower Respiratory Tract Exam Lecture

Question 1

decreased depth and rate of respiration

Answer 1

hypopnea

Question 2

regular rhythm but slower than normal rate of breathing

Answer 2

bradypnea

Question 3

increased depth of breathing and rate of respiration (normal in exercise)

Answer 3

hyperpnea

Question 4

rapid breathing >20

Answer 4

tachpnea

Question 5

feeling short of breath

Answer 5

dyspnea

Question 6

deficiency in amt of O2 reaching the tissues

Answer 6

hypoxia

Question 7

oxygen defciency in arterial blood

Answer 7

hypoxemia

Question 8

no breathing

Answer 8

apnea

Question 9

collapse of lung tissue that affects the alveoli from normal O2 absorption

Answer 9

atelectasis

Question 10

pleximeter finger

Answer 10

hyperextended middle finger of non-dominant hand in percussion

Question 11

plexor finger

Answer 11

tapping finger - dominant hand for percussion

Question 12

pulse oximeters measure

Answer 12

pulse 
oxygen saturation (senses oxygenated and deoxygenated heme)

Question 13

when using an incentive spirometer, the patient places their mouth on the valve and _____, trying to position the piston/ball at the recommended level

Answer 13

inspiration

Question 14

PFT and spirometry measure_____ . and can be diagnostic tools in differentiating:

Answer 14

lung function

obstructive vs restrictive disease

Question 15

in addition to a pneumothorax, tracheal deviation can be seen in

Answer 15

pleural effusion
atelectasis
mass

Question 16

increased AP diameter of the chest, as seen in COPD

Answer 16

barrel chest

Question 17

multiple rib fractures may result in paradoxical movements of the thorax, indicating

Answer 17

traumatic flail chest

Question 18

during percussion, resonance can be expected in what areas of the chest and back

Answer 18

chest: thorax except heart, liver
back: thora except scapula, T10 down