Physical Findings Associated with Common Respiratory Conditions Flashcards
Asthma- Inspection
Tachypnea
Nasal Flaring
Intercostal Retractions
Asthma- Palpation
Tachycardia
Diminished Fremitus
Asthma-Percussion
Occasional hyperresonance
Occasional Limited:
-Diaphragmatic Descent
- Diaphragmatic Level Lower
Asthma- Auscultation
Prolonged Expiration
Wheezes
Diminished Lung Sounds
Atelectasis- Inspection
Delayed and/or diminished chest wall movement, narrowed intercostal spaces on affected side
Tachypnea
Atelectasis- Palpation
Diminished fremitus
Apical cardiac impulse- deviated ipsilaterally
Trachea deviated ipsilaterally
Atelectasis- Percussion
Dullness over affected lung
Atelectasis- Auscultation
In upper lobe, bronchial breathing, egophony, whispered pectoriloquy
In lower lobe, diminished or absent breath sounds
Wheezes, rhonchi, and crackles in varying amounts depending on extent of collapse
Bronchiectasis- Inspection
Tachypnea
Respiratory distress
hyperinflation
Clubbing
Bronchiectasis- Palpation
Few, if any, consistent findings
Bronchiectasis- Percussion
No unusual findings if there are no accompanying pulmonary disorders
Bronchiectasis- Auscultation
A variety of crackles, usually coarse, and rhonchi, sometimes disappearing after cough
Bronchitis- Inspection
Occasional tachypnea
Occasional shallow breathing
Often no deviation from expected findings
Bronchitis- Palpation
Tactile Fremitus undiminished
Bronchitis- Percussion
Resonance