Pulmonary Physical Exam Flashcards

1
Q

What causes the trachea to shift away from the pathology?

A

large pleural effusion

tension pneumothorax

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2
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what causes the trachea to shift towards the pathology?

A

atelectasis,
fibrosis,
resection

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3
Q

What types of pathology have dull percussion on exam?

A

effusion,
consolidation,
atelectasis

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4
Q

what types of pathology have hyperresonant percussion on exam?

A

PTX,
bullae,
empysema,
CF

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5
Q

What is crackles and what diseases are associated with this finding?

A

-velcro sound on inspiration
pulmonary edema
pneumonia
interstitial lung dz/fibrosis

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6
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what is wheezes and what diseases are associated with this finding?

A

high airflow through a narrow airway on expiration
asthma
bronchiolitis
COPD exacerbation

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7
Q

what does localized wheezing indicate?

A

There is an obstruction that needs to be evaluated

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8
Q

What is rhonchi?

A

mucous making rumbling sound in the airway

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