Lungs Flashcards

1
Q

signs in right upper lung filed originate from

A

RUL

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2
Q

signs in right middle lung filed laterally originate from

A

any 3 different lobes

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3
Q

increased fremitus can be caused by

decreased fremitus?

A

increased from pneumonia or some consolidation

decreased from COPD, obstruction or pleural effusion

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4
Q

During percussion explain sounds heard on liver, lung, gut, and muscle

A

muscle- flat
liver- dill
lung- resonant
gut-tympany

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5
Q

how do you measure level of diaphragmatic excursion

A

level of dullness in full expiration and inspiration

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6
Q

what occurs if the level of diaphragmatic excursion is above 5-6 cm

A

pleural effusion

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7
Q

When transmission of sound is poor during ausculataion what could cause it

A

pleural effusion, pneumothorax and emphysema

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8
Q

where are lung sounds usually louder

A

in lower posterior fields

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9
Q

what is the difference between sibilant rhonchi and sonorous?

A

sibilant- wheeze, high pitch

sonorous- low pitched, snoring

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10
Q

a continuous musical or prolonged wheeze suggests what

A

partial airway obstruction, secretions or inflammation

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11
Q

What is stridor and where is it heard loudest

A

wheeze that is predominately in inspiration, louder in neck than chest wall, indicates partial obstruction of larynx, trachea

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12
Q

when are rales and crackles predominately heard

A

beinging of inspiration

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13
Q

When is a pleural rub heard most

A

both phases of respiration

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14
Q

What is bronchophony

A

saying 99, should be muffled and indistinct

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15
Q

what is egophony

A

ee, should be muffled long e sound not “ay”

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16
Q

what is whispered pectoriloquy

A

whispering 99 or 123, should be indistinct