Lungs Flashcards
signs in right upper lung filed originate from
RUL
signs in right middle lung filed laterally originate from
any 3 different lobes
increased fremitus can be caused by
decreased fremitus?
increased from pneumonia or some consolidation
decreased from COPD, obstruction or pleural effusion
During percussion explain sounds heard on liver, lung, gut, and muscle
muscle- flat
liver- dill
lung- resonant
gut-tympany
how do you measure level of diaphragmatic excursion
level of dullness in full expiration and inspiration
what occurs if the level of diaphragmatic excursion is above 5-6 cm
pleural effusion
When transmission of sound is poor during ausculataion what could cause it
pleural effusion, pneumothorax and emphysema
where are lung sounds usually louder
in lower posterior fields
what is the difference between sibilant rhonchi and sonorous?
sibilant- wheeze, high pitch
sonorous- low pitched, snoring
a continuous musical or prolonged wheeze suggests what
partial airway obstruction, secretions or inflammation
What is stridor and where is it heard loudest
wheeze that is predominately in inspiration, louder in neck than chest wall, indicates partial obstruction of larynx, trachea
when are rales and crackles predominately heard
beinging of inspiration
When is a pleural rub heard most
both phases of respiration
What is bronchophony
saying 99, should be muffled and indistinct
what is egophony
ee, should be muffled long e sound not “ay”