Lung complaint

Question 1

1 inspect

Answer 1

1) equal size/symmetrical/appropriate shape in back/front/ribs

2) accessory muscle/retractions
3) cyanosis
4) clubbing

Question 2

2 palpate

Answer 2

1) sternal notch
2) angle
3) costal-sternal 2nd rib
4) thoracic muscles for tenderness

Question 3

3 lung tests

Answer 3

1) lung expansion (hands on back and squeeze in)

2) tactile fremitus (99)

Question 4

4 percuss

Answer 4

1) 4 spots on front
6 spots on back
axilla

Question 5

5 auscultate

Answer 5

1) 4 spots on front
6 spots on back
axilla
egophony (say e)
bronchophony (say 99)

Question 6

lung complaint order

Answer 6

1) inspect
2) palpate
3) tests
4) percuss
5) auscultate