Lung physical findings Flashcards
1
Q
Pleural effusion
A
Breath sound: low
Percussion: dull
Fremitus: low
Trachial deviation: none
2
Q
Atelectasis
A
Breath sound: low
Percussion: dull
Fremitus: low
Trachial deviation: toward the lesion (vs. pleural effusion)
3
Q
Spontaneous pneumothorax
A
Breath sound: low
Percussion: hyperresonant
Fremitus: low
Trachial deviation: toward the lesion (vs. tension PTX)
4
Q
Tension pneumothorax
A
Breath sound: low
Percussion: hyperresonant
Fremitus: low
Trachial deviation: away from the lesion (vs. spont PTX)
5
Q
Consolidation (lobar pneumo, pulm edema)
A
Breath sound: bronchial breath sound, late inspiratory crackles
Percussion: dull
Fremitus: HIGH
