Lung - Percussion

Question 1

Sound normally heard over the lung fields?

Answer 1

resonant

Question 2

Sound normally heard over larger bones like the sternum and scapulae?

Answer 2

flat

Question 3

Sound normally heard over the heart, liver, and diaphragm?

Answer 3

dull

Question 4

Normally heard in the abdomen over the gastric air bubble and intestines?

Answer 4

tympanic

Question 5

Hyperresonant sounds are only heard over what? In what condition?

Answer 5

hyperinflated alveoli

emphysema

Question 6

Flat or dull percussive notes heard over a portion of the lung field signifies what?

Answer 6

Consolidation, pleural effusion, or a large tumor.

Question 7

Tympanic percussive notes elicited over a portion of the lung field signifies what?

Answer 7

Spontaneous or traumatic pneumothorax

Question 8

As you percuss over the lung field what must you compare?

Answer 8

contralateral side

Question 9

Excursion of the diaphragm is normal how far? Where?

Answer 9

1-2 inches,

T10 - T12

Question 10

Movement of the diaphragm may be limited by what?

Answer 10

Emphysema, aspires, pregnancy, and pain