Test 1 Flashcards
(106 cards)
Equal anteroposterior to transverse ratio and ribs appear horizontal
Barrel chest
A markedly sunken sternum and adjacent cartilages
Pectus excavatum
A forward protrusion of the sternum with ribs sloping back at either side
Pectus carinatum
A later S shaped curvature of the thoracic and lumbar spine
Scoliosis
An exaggerated posterior curvature of the thoracic spine and causes significant pain and limited function
Kyphosis
Rapid SHALLOW breathing increased rate of more than 24/min
Tachypnea
An increased rate and depth of respiration typically occurs with exertion fear or anxiety
Hyperventilation
slow breathing that is a decreased but regular rate below 10/min
Bradypnea
An irregular shallow pattern caused by an overdose of narcotics prolonged bed rest or anesthetic
Hypoventilation
A regular cycle where the rate and depth of respirations gradually increase than decrease
Cheyne stokes respiration
An irregular cycle where the rate and depth of respiration gradually increase than decrease
Biots respiration
Normal inspiration and propping expiration to overcome increased airway resistance
Chronic obstructive breathing
Vibrations felt on the chest wall
Tactile fremitus
Indicative of dense or inflamed tissues due to decrease of air in pleural space
Increased tactile Fremitus
Increased air in lungs due to hyperinflation
Rhoncial fremitus
Is caused by mvmt of rough inflamed pleural surfaces rubbing together
Pleural friction fremitus
a high pitched whistle on expiration caused by air moving through tight airways
Sibilant wheeze
A high pitched squeaking on inspiration or expiration is called
Stridor
A low pitched wheeze caused by secretions in the airway
Sonorous rhonchi wheeze
A partial or whole lung collapse will cause
Atelectasis
An acute inflammation of a whole lobe
Lobar pneumonia
Caused by infection of the bronchi they become irritated and inflamed
Bronchitis
Surface area available for oxygen exchange is decreased due to damaged alveoli
Emphysema
Scar tissue thickens the pleural membrane
Pleural effusion thickening