Pulmo

Question 1

Ant. Apical Segments (position and percussion)

Answer 1

Position: Sitting, leaning backward
Percussion: below clavicles

Question 2

Post. Apical Segments (position and percussion)

Answer 2

Position: Sitting, leaning forward
Percussion: above scapula

Question 3

Anterior segments (position and percussion)

Answer 3

Position:
- supine, bed flat
- pillow behind head, and behind knees
Percussion: over nipple area/above breast

Question 4

Anterior segments (position and percussion)

Answer 4

Position:
- R: 1/4 turn from prone on L side, bed flat
- L: 1/4 turn from prone on R side, reverse T position/head elevation 18-20”
Percussion: R/L scapula

Question 5

R middle lobe (position and percussion)

Answer 5

Position:
- 1/4 turn from supine on L side
- Trendelenburg/12-16” pillow
Percussion: Below R nipple

Question 6

Lingula (position and percussion)

Answer 6

Position:
- 1/4 turn from supine on R side
- Trendelenburg/12-16” pillow
Percussion: Below L nipple

Question 7

Ant. lower segment (position and percussion)

Answer 7

Position:
- supine, Trendelenburg/18-20”
Percussion: ant. lower ribs

Question 8

Post. lower segments (position and percussion)

Answer 8

Position:
- prone, Trendelenburg/18-20”
Percussion: post. lower ribs

Question 9

Lower lateral segments (position and percussion)

Answer 9

Position:
- L: R sidelying, Trendelenburg/18-20”
- R: L sidelying, Trendelenburg/18-20”
Percussion: L/R lat. lower ribs

Question 10

Lower superior segments (position and percussion)

Answer 10

Position:
- prone, bed flat
Percussion: below scapula