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H&P Final Exam: Respiratory + Abdomen Flashcards

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Define Dyspnea

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Non-painful but uncomfortable awareness of breathing that is inappropriate for the level of exertion.

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What is PND?

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Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

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What are common associated symptoms with SOB?

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Hemoptysis
Cough
N/V
DOE
PND
Orthopnea
Diaphoresis
Palpitations
CP

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What should you always ask in regards to a cough?

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Productive or non-productive

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What are the 5 As?

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Tobacco/Vape cessation

Ask about tobacco use

Advise to quit through clear, personalized messages

Assess willingness to quit

Assist to quit

Arrange followup and support

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What are the smoking cessation aids?

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Nicotine patches
Lozenges
Wellbutrin

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How are interspaces numbered?

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By the rib above.

AKA

interspace 1 is below rib 1.

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On palpation, are costal cartilages and ribs distinguishable?

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No!

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Where can I find the tip of rib 11? 12?

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Laterally for 11.

Posteriorly for 12.

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How do I describe abnormalities on the chest?

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2D

Vertical axis (ribs and intercostal spaces)

Around circumference of the chest

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Where are the 2 locations for a needle insertion for a tension pneumothorax?

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2th ICS on the midclavicular

5th ICS on the anterior/mid-axillary

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Where are the locations for a chest tube insertion?

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4th or 5th Anterior/mid-axillary

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Where is the inferior border for an endotracheal tube on CXR?

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T4

Note:
Also the point where the trachea bifurcates posteriorly.

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What landmark is used to locate C7 posteriorly?

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Protrusion of the vertebral column with a flexed neck.

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Do I count interspaces going up or down posteriorly?

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Going up, starting from the 12th rib.

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Where is the scapular line?

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A vertical line from the inferior angle of the scapula.

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Where is a thoracentesis performed?

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Above 9th rib.
Scapular line (between the spine and posterior mid-axillary)

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How high is the apex of a lung?

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2-4cm above the proximal 1/3 of each clavicle.

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How low is the inferior border of the lungs?

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6th rib midclavicular

8th rib mid-axillary

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How low is the inferior border of the lungs posteriorly?

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T10 spinous process with normal inspiration.

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Where does the trachea bifurcate anteriorly and posteriorly?

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Sternal angle anteriorly.

T4 spinous process posteriorly.

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Which of the lung pleura have nerve endings?

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Parietal

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What are the muscles of inspiration?

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Diaphragm + External intercostals.

Forced adds SCM and scalenes

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What are the muscles of expiration?

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None

Forced adds intercostals, neck, and abdominal muscles.

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What is a normal RR for an adult?
14-20 breaths per minute
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What is a clubbed finger?
Nail angle with finger is >180
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When is supraclavicular retraction present?
Extreme difficulty inspiring
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What is the order of a thorax exam?
Inspect Palpate Percuss Auscultate Note: Think of the skills order
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What condition has an AP ratio of 1:1?
Barrel chest
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What is a sinus tract?
It is a channel our body creates to rid ourselves of infections on our back
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Where do I place my thumbs to measure chest expansion?
10th ribs
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What does increased tactile fremitus indicate?
Consolidation Mass Pneumonia
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What does decreased tactile fremitus indicate?
Collapsed lung Loss of lung parenchyma Fluid (pleural effusion) Air (pneumothorax) Infiltrating tumor Pulmonary fibrosis
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What can percussion not detect?
Deep-seated lesions
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What is the purpose of percussion?
Determining if a mass is air-filled, fluid-filled, or solid
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Describe a healthy lung sound upon percussion?
Loud intensity Low pitch Long duration Resonant
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What kind of percussions have high pitches?
Thighs (flat) Air bubbles (tympany)
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What do you call the finger on the body during percussion?
Pleximeter finger
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What do you call the finger hitting the joint?
Plexor finger
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Do I hit with the tip or pad of my plexor finger?
Tip
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What is diaphragmatic excursion used for?
Checking of atelectasis Pleural effusions
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What is the range of a normal diaphragmatic excursion?
3-5.5cm
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When do I hear vesicular lung sounds? Describe them.
Most lung fields. Soft and low-pitched Heard during inspiration and first 1/3rd of expiration.
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When do I hear bronchovesicular lung sounds? Describe them.
1st/2nd anterior interspaces Between scapular posteriorly Intermediate pitch and intensity. Equal in inspiration and expiration.
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When do I hear bronchial lung sounds? Describe them.
Manubrium, trachea, and mainstem bronchi. Harsh, loud, and high pitch Longer expiratory
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When do I hear tracheal lung sounds? Describe them.
Loud, harsh sounds.
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Which adventitious lung sound is discontinuous?
Crackles/Rales
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What adventitious lung sound is continuous?
Wheezes and rhonchi
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Describe crackles/rales.
Intermittent non-musical, like dots in time.
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Describe Rhonchi.
Low-pitched, snoring sounds (suggestive of secretions in large airway)
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What is stridor?
A wheeze heard mostly on INSPIRATION.
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What does stridor indicate?
Partial obstruction of larynx/trachea, requires immediate intervention.
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What is a pleural rub? What does it sound like?
Rubbing of the pleura against each other. Sounds like creaking/grating/leathery sounds.
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How do I test bronchophony?
99 If it is loud and clear, then it is abnormal and is bronchophony. Heard in general lung consolidation.
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How do I test egophony?
Say eeeee If it sounds like ayy instead, then it is E-to-A change egophony. Heard in pleural effusion and lobar consolidation.
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How do I test pectoriloquy?
whisper 99 or 1-2-3 If it is heard distinctly, it is whispered pectoriloquy. Heard in consolidation and fibrosis.
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What is pectus excavatum?
Congential chest wall deformity that looks like a depression in the chest. Note: Like an excavator scooped out some chest
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What is pectus carinatum?
Congenital chest wall deformity that causes a bird-like chest protrusion.
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Where do you generally hear decreased/absent fremitus anteriorly?
Precordium
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Where are the largest breath sounds heard anteriorly?
Upper anterior lung fields.
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Define dysphagia and odynophagia.
Dysphagia = trouble swallowing Odynophagia = painful swallowing
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What are the 3 pain types of abdominal pain?
Visceral Parietal Referred
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Which abdominal pain type is most easily localized?
Parietal
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What are the two types of bloody stool?
Hematochezia (Bloody) Melena (Dark & tarry)
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What can cause heartburn/acid reflux/regurgitation?
ALARM? Dysphagia Odynophagia Recurrent vomiting Evidence of GI bleed Weight loss Anemia Risk factors for gastric cancer
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What are the alcohol abuse criteria for women and men?
Women: >= 3 drinks per occasion >= 7 drinks per week Men: >= 4 drinks per occasion >= 14 drinks per week
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What is the order of an abdominal exam?
Inspection Auscultation Percussion Palpation Note: Think of the abdomen exam order.
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What are striae?
Stretch marks
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What is ascites?
Fluid in the peritoneal cavity most commonly caused by liver disease. Protuberant abdomen with bulging flanks
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Define borborygmi
Rumbling/gurgling sound caused by movement of intestinal gas
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What is ileus?
Intestinal obstruction due to lack of peristalsis.
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Where in the stomach is a gastric air bubble?
Fundus of the stomach. Nestled under the left hemidiaphragm.
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What is the normal range for midsternal percussion of the liver?
4-8 cm
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What is the normal range for mid-clavicular percussion of the liver?
6-12 cm
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What is the space where the spleen is percussed?
Traube's space, along the costal margin
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What does a spleen sound like when enlarged?
Dull
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What indicates a positive splenic percussion sign?
Change from tympany to dullness when sound begins tympanic in the lowest Left anterior axillary interspace. Upon a deep breath and 2nd percussion, it changes to dull. Indicates need for palpation of spleen.
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Where is the liver generally palpable?
Upon inspiration, it should be 3 cm below the R costal margin in the midclavicular line.
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What kind of patients do you use a "hooking" technique?
Obese patients when palpating the liver.
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Which kidney is generally not very palpable?
Left kidney
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What is CVA tenderness?
It will be due to renal capsule inflammation. Costovertebral angle tenderness.
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What obscures a deep abdominal mass?
Abdominal muscle contracture.
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What is rebound tenderness indicative of?
Peritonitis
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What indicates positive rebound tenderness?
Positive if withdrawal produces pain
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What is the difference between guarding and rigidity?
Guarding is voluntary Rigidity is an involuntary reflex
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What does a positive fluid wave indicate?
Ascites
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What can RUQ pain usually indicate?
Cholecystitis
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What is Murphy's sign?
Cholecystitis check. Deep breath while Hand is under the R costal margin. A wincing in breathing = positive.
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What is McBurney's point? When do I do it?
RLQ pain that suggest appendicitis. 1/3 down from ASIS to umbilicus Involuntary guarding and rebound tenderness will be present.
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What is Rovsing's sign?
RLQ pain when the LLQ is palpated.
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What is a psoas sign? When do I do it?
Pain on passive extension of R thigh. Checks for a retrocecal appendix that is inflamed.
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What is an obturator sign? When do I do it?
Internal rotation of hip with a flexed hip and knee. Stretches internal obturator near the appendix. If it amplifies RLQ pain, it is positive.

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