Lung Flashcards
(28 cards)
Rusty sputum is associated with ?
Pneumococcal Pneumonia
Hemoptysis
Bloody or bloody-stained sputum
The trachea bifurcates anteriorly at the level of ____
And posteriorly at the level of ______ .
2nd ICS
T3
The traditional lung exam procedures are?
- Inspection
- Palpation
- Fremitus
- Percussion
- Auscultation
What is the most effective functional lung assesment procedure?
Auscultation
Abnormal slow breathing
Bradypnea
Abnormal rapid, shallow breathing
Tachypnea
Inc. in depth of breathing
Hyperpnea
Shallow breathing
Hypopnea
Dyspnea initiated or aggravated by lying down
Orthopnea
Dyspnea initiated or aggravated when in the upright position
Platypnea
Prolonged periods between breaths
Apnea
Dyspnea provoked by minimal exertion
Exertional dyspnea
Alternating crescendo-decresendo breathing and apnea
Cheyne-Strokes breathing
A few deep breaths followed by a period of apnea
Biot respiration
Multiple unilateral rib fractures the fractured rib cage moves downward with inspiration instead of upwards like the other side
Flail chest.
This is assed during the Inspection procedure.
Patient holds their chest in an attempt to limit movement as in pleurisy, bruised or cracked rib.
Respiratory splinting
What lung conditions can cause increase vibration?
Lung consolidation as in lobar pneumonia
What conditions can cause a decrease or absent vibration?
Pleural effusion or pneumothorax
What can limit the movement of the diaphragm?
Emphysema, ascites, pregnancy or pain
What are the five clinically useful percussion sounds?
Resonant, flat, dull, tympanic, and hyperresonant
Flat or dull sound over lung field is:
Consolidation, pleural effusion, or large tumor.
Hyperresonant sound over lung field is:
Hyperinflated alveoli as in advanced emphysema
Tympanic sound over lung field is
Sudden or traumatic pneumothorax
