resp Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
posterior chest expansion gives an idea of
A
expansion of lower lobes
2
Q
unilateral decreased expansion
A
pneumothorax
pleural effusion
collapsed lung
consolidation
3
Q
bilateral decrease in expansion
A
asthma
COPD
4
Q
hyper resonant percussion
A
pneumothorax
COPD
5
Q
hypo resonant percussion
A
pleural effusion
lung tumour
consolidation
collapse
6
Q
decreased tactile vocal fremitus
A
decrease in density - pneumothorax, COPD
7
Q
increased tactile vocal fremitus
A
inc in density - consolidation, tumour tissue
8
Q
cervical lymphadenopathy
A
lung cancer metastasising
tuberculosis
sarcoidosis
resp tract infection
9
Q
triangle of safety
A
lateral pec major
base of axilla
5 ICS
lateral lat dorsi
10
Q
A
