Lung Bonus Activity Flashcards
What is the typical patient profile for bronchopneumonia?
Immunocompromised; young, old, and ill
What are the typical symptoms of bronchopneumonia?
Fever, dyspnea, productive cough
Describe fremitus associated with bronchopneumonia compared to other areas.
Equal
Describe percussion associated with bronchopneumonia compared to other areas.
Resonant
Describe breath sounds associated with bronchopneumonia compared to other areas.
Equal
Are there any added sounds associated with bronchopneumonia?
Scattered crackles and wheezing
What is the typical patient profile for lobar pneumonia?
Elderly, immunocompromised
What are the typical symptoms of lobar pneumonia?
Huffing and puffing, coughing, extreme fatigue, painful pleura
Describe fremitus associated with lobar pneumonia compared to other areas.
Increased at area of consolidation
Describe percussion associated with lobar pneumonia compared to other areas.
Dull at area of consolidation
Describe the breath sounds associated with lobar pneumonia compared to other areas.
Louder at area of consolidation
Are there any added sounds associated with lobar pneumonia?
Crackles/wheezing during early stages
What is the typical patient profile for pleural effusion?
Those with pre-existing lung condition
What are the typical symptoms of pleural effusion?
Chest pain, dyspnea, shortness of breath
Describe fremitus associated with pleural effusion compared to other areas.
Absent
Describe percussion associated with pleural effusion compared to other areas.
Dull at fluid-filled area
Describe the breath sounds associated with pleural effusion compared to other areas.
Decreased
Are there any added sounds associated with pleural effusion?
None
What is the typical patient profile for asthma?
Starts at young age
What are the typical symptoms for asthma?
Normal between attacks but difficult breathing during them
Describe fremitus associated with asthma.
Normal
Describe percussion associated with asthma.
Slightly hyper-resonant
Describe the breaths sounds associated with asthma.
Diminished (decreased)
Are there any added sounds associated with asthma?
Crackling and wheezing