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Term
1-7th ribs; 8-10th ribs; 11-12th ribs
Definition
Attach to sternum; attach to costal cartilage above them; floating ribs- no anterior attachment
Term
Left lung has how many lobes?
Definition
2
Term
Right lung has how many lobes?
Definition
3
Term
Which lung has a horizontal fissure?
Definition
Right
Term
What is another name for the sternal angle?
Definition
Angle of Louis
Term
The right lung's horizontal fissure travels from where to where?
Definition
Medial: 4th rib --> 5th rib mid-axillary
Term
The left lung's oblique fissure travels from where to where?
Definition
5th anterior axillary -> 6th rib MCL
Term
The posterior oblique fissure in both lungs begins at which vertebral level?
Definition
T3
Term
Breathing at rest is stimulated by what?
Definition
Hypercapnia
Term
The trachea may be displaced by what?
Definition
Effusion, (away from) pneumothorax, atelectasis
Term
What is the normal rate and depth for breathing?
Definition
10-20 breaths per minute, 500-800 ml
Term
What is the difference b/t hyperventilation and hypoventilation?
Definition
1) Fast and deep 2) Slower and less deep
Term
What is periodic respiration?
Definition
Irregular patterns of alternating rapid and slow with prds of apnia.
Term
What factors are you inspecting in thoracic configuration and chest wall movement?
Definition
AP:transverse diameter, spinal curvature, deformities, unilateral movement, accessory muscle use.
Term
What are you palpating for in the pulmonary exam?
Definition
Tracheal position or deviation, thoracic expansion, tactile fremitus, tenderness/crepitation.
Term
Regarding thoracic expansion, what could delay or dimunition mean?
Definition
Fibrotic disease, effusion, lobar pneumonia, pleural pain, upper lobe bronchial obstruction.
Term
Consolidation has what effect on tactile fremitus?
Definition
Increases.
Term
Pleural fluid has what effect on tactile fremitus?
Definition
Decreases
Term
What could abnormal dullness mean during the pulmonary exam?
Definition
Lobar pneumonia, pleural effusion, blood, pus, fibrous tissue, tumor.
Term
What could hyperresonance mean during the pulmonary exam?
Definition
Hyperinflated lung, emphysema, pneumothorax, bulla.
Term
What is normal diaphragmatic excursion?
Definition
5-6cm.
Term
When auscultating the lungs, you listen with what part of the stethescope?
Definition
Diaphragm
Term
If you hear something during the lung exam, how would you describe it?
Definition
Pitch, intensity, and duration. *The presence of a silent gap.
Term
What are crackles and rales caused by?
Definition
Fluid in the alveolar and interstitial spaces. *Discontinuous
Term
Wheezes are caused by what?
Definition
Bronchoconstriction. *Continuous
Term
Rhonchi are caused by what?
Definition
Described as gurgling. Secretions collecting in larger airways. *continuous.
Term
What is stridor?
Definition
Inspiratory wheeze caused by mechanical airway obstruction.
Term
What does a friction rub sound like?
Definition
Creaking/grating sound.
Term
What tests are included in transmitted voice sounds?
Definition
Bronchophony, egophony (abnormal indicates consolidation), whispered pectoriloquy.
Term
How would you describe any pulmonary abnormalities?
Definition
Location: vertically and circumferentially
Term
What is the percussion sound over the scapula?
Definition
Flat
Term
What are some of the accessory breathing muscles?
Definition
Intercostals, SCMs, scalenes
Term
An abnormally high level of diaphragmatic excursion could indicate what...
Definition
Pleural effusion, atelectasis, diaphragmatic paralysis.
Term
What are the abnormals for the transmitted voice sounds: bronchophony, egophony, and whispered pectoriloquy?
Definition
1) Louder clearer voice sounds 2) E->A 3) Louder clearer whispers
Term
What kind of sound will you get when fluid or solid tissue replaces air-containing lung?
Definition
Dullness replaces resonance.
Term
A lung affected by COPD will have what characteristics?
Definition
Hyperresonance. It will also displace the liver downward and lowers the level of diaphragmatic dullness posteriorly.
Term
What will indicate early left-sided heart failure in a pulmonary exam?
Definition
Late inspiratory crackles in dependent portions of the lungs; resonant, otherwise normal lung sounds; possibly wheezing.
Term
What conditions will illicit a dull percussion note?
Definition
Consolidation, atelectasis, pleural effusion.
Term
Which way will the trachea be displaced in atelectasis?
Definition
Toward the involved side.
Term
Which way will the trachea be displaced in a pleural effusion?
Definition
Towards the opposite side of the effusion.
Term
What effect will consolidation have on breath sounds, tactile fremitus, and transmitted voice sounds?
Definition
Bronchial over involved area; increased; increased.
Term
What effect will atelectasis have on breath sounds, tactile fremitus, and transmitted voice sounds?
Definition
Absent, absent, absent.
Term
What can cause hyperresonance?
Definition
Pneumothorax, COPD, and asthma
Term
Which direction is the trachea displaced with a pneumothorax?
Definition
Opposite side if much air.
Term
How do you calculate BMI in pounds?
Definition
(weight in lbs x 700/height in inches)/height in inches
Term
How do you calculate BMI in meters?
Definition
weight in kilograms/height in meters^2
Term
What factors are you looking for in a pulse?
Definition
Rate, rhythm, amplitude, contour
Term
What is an abnormal orthostatic bp change?
Definition
>3-5 minutes after standing up: >20/10 increase sustained and pulse not quickly returning to normal.
Term
How do you describe a lesion?
Definition
Type, color, shape, arrangement, distribution.
Term
Describe a macule.
Definition
Flat lesion that differs in color compared to surrounding skin <1cm.
Term
Describe a patch
Definition
Flat spot >1cm
Term
Describe a plaque
Definition
Elevated superficial lesion 1cm or larger.
Term
Describe a papule.
Definition
Elevated superficial lesion <1cm
Term
What is Cheyne-Stokes breathing?
Definition
Periods of deep breathing alternates with periods of apnia.
Term
What is obstructive breathing?
Definition
Expiration is prolonged. Caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, COPD.
Term
What is Kussmaul breathing?
Definition
Deep breathing of any rate that indicates metabolic acidosis.
Term
Describe a pustule.
Definition
A raised, pus filled lesion.
Term
Describe a vesicle.
Definition
A raised fluid filled lesion <1cm. Ex. Herpes simplex and herpes zoster.
Term
Describe a nodule.
Definition
A marble-like lesion larger than .5cm, often deeper and firmer than a papule. Ex. dermatofibroma.
Term
Describe a cyst.
Definition
Nodule filled with expressible material either liquid or semi-solid.
Term
Describe a wheal.
Definition
Irregular, relatively transient, superficial area of localized skin edema. Ex. urticaria.
Term
Describe a bulla.
Definition
Filled with serous fluid 1cm or larger.
Term
Describe a burrow.
Definition
A minute, slightly raised tunnel in the epidermis caused by scabies.
Term
Smallpox would cause lesions that would be described how?
Definition
Pustules
Term
Describe an ulcer.
Definition
Loss of epidermis and dermis.
Term
What are three vascular lesions?
Definition
Cherry angioma, spider angioma, and spider veins.
Term
Which vascular lesion is accompanied by puslatility?
Definition
Spider angioma.
Term
What are two purpuric lesions?
Definition
Petechia/purpura, ecchymosis
Term
Actinic keratosis may develop into what?
Definition
Squamous cell carcinoma.
Term
Describe actinic keratosis
Definition
Superficial, flattened papules covered by a dry scale.
Term
Describe seborrheic keratosis
Definition
Benign, yellowish to brown raised lesions that feel slightly greasy; look stuck on.
Term
What is the difference b/t squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas?
Definition
Squamous cell carcinomas usually look red, while basal cell carcinomas usually look pearly. Also, basal cell carcinomas usually have a firm raised border.
Term
What are the ABCDs of melanomas?
Definition
Assymetry, irregular Borders, variation in Color, and Diameter >6mm.
Term
What is onycholysis?
Definition
Enlargement of the free edge of the nail.
Term
What is Terry's nails?
Definition
Nail plate turns white in cirrhosis, congestive heart failure, and DM.
Term
What indicates primary herpes varicella?
Definition
Pruritic vesicles and pustules in various stages.
Term
What indicates smallpox?
Definition
Variola; lesions are all in the same stage
Term
What does coxackie virus cause?
Definition
Hand, foot, and mouth disease in children. Lesions will be seen on palms of hands, souls of feet and on the mouth.
Term
What indicates rubeola/measles?
Definition
Red macules/papules that start on the upper portion of head->moves downward over 2-3 days->disappears in this order over 7 days. Kopliks spots on day 2.
Term
Give several examples of fungal infections.
Definition
Tinea pedis, tinea corpus, tinea cruris, and tinea capitus. "pruritic scaling."
Term
Describe erysipelas
Definition
Caused by S. pyogenes. Inflammatory infection with sharply defined borders.
Term
Erythema migrans indicates what disease.
Definition
Lyme disease.
Term
What is koilonychia?
Definition
Spooning.
Term
What is areata?
Definition
Alopecia in localized round or oval areas.
Term
What is the motor and sensory components for CN VII?
Definition
M: facial expressions; S: sense of taste
Term
How do you inspect the interior of the ear?
Definition
Grasp pinna and gently pull back, up, and out from head; then direct otoscope down and forward.
Term
With the weber test, describe what the results will be with different types of hearing loss.
Definition
Conductive: lateralizes to bad ear; sensorineural- lateralizes to good ear.
Term
What special tests can you do for the sinus exam?
Definition
Transillumination and positional changes.
Term
What special tests do you do when doing the oral exam? What CNs are they testing?
Definition
Say "ah" with mouth open. Tests CN IX and X while looking for symmetrical elevation of soft palate and uvula. Ask patient to stick out tongue. Testing XII.
Term
What can indicate a retracted drum?
Definition
An unusually prominent short process and a prominent handle that looks more horizontal.
Term
How can you tell the difference b/t viral and allergic rhinitis?
Definition
Viral- mucosa is red and swollen. Allergic- mucosa is pale and bluish.
Term
What happens in CN X paralysis?
Definition
The soft palate fails to rise and the uvula deviates away from the affected side.
Term
Diffuse lymphadenopathy raises the suspicion of what disease?
Definition
HIV/AIDS
Term
What are some causes for macrocephaly?
Definition
Acromegaly, rickets, hydrocephaly, Paget's Dz (osteitis deformans), pituitary disturbances.
Term
What is a disease that causes thickening and hypertrophy of long bones, deformity of short bones, and enlargement of skull bones so that the face looks triangular?
Definition
Paget's dz/osteitis deformans
Term
Describe microcephaly.
Definition
The cranial vault is small relative to the facial skeleton. It is secondary to hypoplasia of the cerebral cortex. NOT a abnormality of the skull itself.
Term
What are some genetic and environmental causes for microcephaly?
Definition
G: primary, down's syndrome, trisomy 18. E: intra-uterine infections, drugs taken during pregnancy, prenatal radiation exposure, birth asphyxia.
Term
What are two conditions which involve epicanthal folds?
Definition
Down's syndrome and FAS.
Term
Describe cushings dz.
Definition
Caused by excess adrenal hormone production. Moon face, buffalo hump, flushed cheeks, hirsuitism.
Term
What is battle's sign?
Definition
also mastoid ecchymosis, is an indication of fracture of the base of the posterior portion of the skull, and may suggest underlying brain trauma
Term
What is tophi?
Definition
Uric acid deposits on the helix of the ear; occurs in pts with gout.
Term
What will a TM look like with otitis media?
Definition
Red and bulging.
Term
A fluid line may be seen in what kind of ear infection/
Definition
Serous otitis media.
Term
What are common causes of chronic suppurative OM?
Definition
Pseudomonas, proteus, and coliforms.
Term
What is a condition in the ear that can often be confused with perforation of the TM?
Definition
Adhesive/atrophic OM. *blocks middle ear space.
Term
Describe keratosis obturans.
Definition
Stony plug of white keratin; commonly occurs with chronic sinusitis.
Term
What are exostoses?
Definition
Non-cancerous overgrowths that can obscure the TM. Non-tender, produces swelling.
Term
Describe otomycosis.
Definition
Fungal pathogen. Tiny mycelia. May occur after use of antibiotic ear drops.
Term
What can chalky white deposits on the TM indicate?
Definition
Tympanosclerosis; hx of chronic ear infections
Term
Tympanosclerosis involving the ossicles can produce what?
Definition
Conductive hearing loss.
Term
Describe cheilitis.
Definition
Fissuring of angles of mouth.
Term
Describe acute moniliasis.
Definition
Oral thrush; caused by candida albicans. Common in children after antibiotic use or inhaled steroids. Scrapes off leaving erythematous base.
Term
What are fordyce spots?
Definition
Enlarged ectopic sebaceous glands in the mucosa of the mouth; asymptomatic; benign.
Term
What is a type of polyp caused by denture irritation?
Definition
Epulis fissuratum
Term
Describe glossitis.
Definition
Inflammation of the tongue with loss of surface texture. Could be caused by niacin or B6 deficits. May have tongue pain or burning.
Term
When does hairy tongue usually present?
Definition
After antibiotic use.
Term
What occurs in mumps?
Definition
Swelling of the parotid and submandibular glands.
Term
What does genuine vertigo present with?
Definition
Nystagmus and gait instability.
Term
Describe visual acuity notation.
Definition
The first number indicates the distance from the chart. The second indicates the distance at which a normal eye can read letters that size.
Term
What occurs during the accommodation reflex?
Definition
1) Lens rounds up 2) Pupillary constriction 3) Convergence
Term
When do you watch for lid lag?
Definition
On the downward vertical.
Term
When do you watch for nystagmus?
Definition
Laterally
Term
What are you testing for during the cover/uncover test?
Definition
Strabismus
Term
What are you looking for when you're looking at the fundus of the eye?
Definition
Retina: color, lesions, vessels, optic cup and disk, macula and fovea.
Term
What are the differences b/t the arteries and veins in the eye?
Definition
Arteries are small, brighter, have a light reflex. AV ratio should be 2:3 or 4:5
Term
Describe what a healthy cup and disk should look like.
Definition
Disk margins should be smooth and even; the cup should be no more than half the diameter of the disk.
Term
What is myopia?
Definition
Decreased far vision (near-sighted); eyeball too long.
Term
What is hyperopia?
Definition
Decreased near vision; far-sighted.
Term
What is presbyopia?
Definition
Decreased near vision b/c of decreased accommodation.
Term
What can cause blephoptosis?
Definition
Congenital condition, Bell's palsey, myasthenia gravis, OM nerve damage.
Term
What is horner's syndrome?
Definition
Sympathetic denervation; moderate ptosis; miosis.
Term
What can cause exophthalmos?
Definition
Graves disease/hyperthyroidism, inflammation or tumor behind the orbit.
Term
What is xanthelesma?
Definition
Yellow plaques at the medial borders b/c of a lipid disorder such as hypercholesterolemia.
Term
Describe chalazion.
Definition
Painless granuloma of the meibomen gland.
Term
What is hordeolum?
Definition
Stye- inflammation of the glands or ducts.
Term
What is dacrocystitis?
Definition
Inflammation of the lacrimal gland.
Term
What is pterygium?
Definition
Winglike fold of membrane which extends from the conjunctiva to the cornea.
Term
What is icterus?
Definition
Yellow sclera, as in jaundice or liver disease.
Term
What symptoms indicate glaucoma?
Definition
Erythema/pain, decreased vision, fixed dilated pupil, corneal clouding.
Term
Opiates can cause what eye condition?
Definition
Miosis (unchallenged smallness)
Term
Sympathetic stimulants, antihistamines, and CO poisoning cause what eye condition?
Definition
Mydriasis (unchallenged pupillary dilation)
Term
What is the difference b/t proliferative and non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy?
Definition
Proliferative has more superior vessels at the disk margin.
Term
Describe both types of diabetic retinopathies.
Definition
Non- dilated retinal veins, exudate, hemorrhages.
Pro-hemorrhages, more vessels at superior margin of the disk.
Term
Describe end-stage diabetic retinopathy.
Definition
Abnormal fibrous tissue, abnormal vessels, hemorrhaging.
Term
Describe hypertensive retinopathy.
Definition
Will have flam hemorrhage and exudate.
Term
What is macular drusen?
Definition
Colloid bodies; may be associated with macular degeneration. White specks.
Term
What happens in advanced retinitis pigmentosa?
Definition
Attenuated blood vessels and lost pigmentation.
Term
Describe central retinal vein occlusion.
Definition
Dilated torturous veins with hemorrhaging.
Term
What will happen in optic atrophy?
Definition
The retina becomes pale white, the arteries become attenuated, the veins are normal.
Term
What condition causes blurred disk margins AND dilated vessels on the disk.
Definition
Optic neuritis
Term
What causes papilledema?
Definition
Increased intracranial pressure.
Term
What extra heart sounds do you listen for?
Definition
S3, S4, OS, Ej, and murmurs.
Term
Why is JVP important?
Definition
IJV anatomically continuous w/ RA; therefore an indirect measurement of RA pressure.
Term
What is the contour of an arterial pulse determined by?
Definition
The structure of the opening through which blood flows.
Term
What are two NONOs when palpating the carotid arteries?
Definition
Don't palpate them together and never palpate near the thyroid cartilage area.
Term
Which part of your stethescope do you listen for carotid bruits?
Definition
Bell
Term
Regarding the apical impulse, what is abnormal?
Definition
A diffuse impulse, or a discrete impulse shifted laterally.
Term
Murmur accompanied by a thrill wil increase grade of murmur to what level?
Definition
4
Term
What is Erb's point?
Definition
Left 3rd interspace.
Term
What is an ejection sound made by?
Definition
During systole, blood rushing out of the heart.
Term
What is S3 caused by?
Definition
Rapid deceleration of blood entering the ventricle b/c of decreased ventricular compliance.
Term
What is S4 caused by?
Definition
Atrial contraction in patients with decreased ventricular compliance. Late diastole.
Term
What do you use the diaphragm to listen for in the cardiac exam?
Definition
S1, S2, regurgitation murmurs, friction rubs, midsystolic clicks, opening snaps, ejection sounds.
Term
What sounds do you listen for with the bell in the cardiac exam?
Definition
S3, S4, mitral stenosis
Term
What are the 8 characteristics of murmurs that you will want to document?
Definition
Timing, shape, location of max intensity, intensity, radiation, pitch, quality, +/- thrill
Term
What are different types of shapes of murmurs?
Definition
Crescendo, decrescendo, crescendo-decrescendo, plateau
Term
Describe radiation as it pertains to murmurs.
Definition
The sound usually radiates in the direction of blood flow.
Term
What are different qualities of murmurs?
Definition
Blowing, harsh, musical
Term
What does the vasalva maneuver help do during a cardiac exam?
Definition
Increases intensity of mitral valve prolapse and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; decreases intensity of aortic stenosis.
Term
What does squatting and standing help accomplish during a cardiac exam?
Definition
Increases intensity of aortic stenosis, decreases intensity of outflow obstruction in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Term
What are the arteries you are feeling for in the lower extremities?
Definition
Femoral artery, popliteal artery, dorsalis pedis a., and posterior tibial a.
Term
What can cause claudication?
Definition
Arterial spasm, atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, and/or occlusion.
Term
What occurs with venous stasis?
Definition
The skin becomes hyperpigmented and thickens.
Term
What occurs with artery problems in the extremities?
Definition
Skin becomes pale/blue, thin.
Term
What is the Homan's sign? What is it for?
Definition
DVT. Flex the patient's knee slightly with one hand and with the other, dorsiflex the foot forcefully. Not absolutely reliable.
Term
What transports then stores milk in the breast?
Definition
Ducts (12-20)-->lactiferous sinuses
Term
What are the supporting ligaments in the breast?
Definition
Cooper's ligaments
Term
What are several ways to describe a breast mass consistency.
Definition
Firm, spongy, cystic, hard, soft.
Term
What are some characteristics of benign breast disease?
Definition
Fibrocystic- tender, lumpy before period, palpable, moveable.
Term
Electrical vectors approaching an EKG lead cause what kind of deflection?
Definition
Positive or upward deflection
Term
Electrical vectors moving away from an EKG lead cause what kind of deflection?
Definition
Negative or downward deflection
Term
The P wave represents what on an EKG recording?
Definition
Atrial depolarization
Term
The Q wave represents what on an EKG recording?
Definition
A downward deflection from septal depolarization.
Term
What does the R wave represent in an EKG recording?
Definition
Ventricular depolarization
Term
What does the T wave represent on an EKG recording?
Definition
Ventricular repolarization
Term
What effect does first degree heart block have on the sound of S1?
Definition
Decreases S1.
Term
What effect does aortic stenosis have on the sound of S2?
Definition
Decrease
Term
What does a palpable S2 suggest?
Definition
Systemic hypertension
Term
What does a midsystolic murmur usually indicate?
Definition
Turbulent blood flow across the semilunar valves.
Term
What does a pansystolic murmur indicate?
Definition
Regurgitant blood flow across the AV valves.
Term
What does a late systolic murmur usually indicate?
Definition
Mitral valve prolapse.
Term
Which murmur is usually, but not always, preceded by a systolic click?
Definition
Mitral valve prolapse.
Term
What does an early diastolic murmur usually indicate?
Definition
Regurgitant blood flow across incompetent semilunar valves.
Term
What do middiastolic and presystolic murmurs usually indicate?
Definition
Turbulent blood flow across the AV valves.
Term
Describe an early ejection sound.
Definition
Occurs shortly after S1; relatively high in pitch, and have a sharp, clicking quality. Heard better with the diaphragm.
Term
Is mitral valve prolapse crescendo or decrescendo?
Definition
Crescendo during last systole.
Term
Squatting has what affect on mitral valve regurgitation?
Definition
Delays
Term
Standing has what effect on mitral valve prolapse?
Definition
Moves it closer to S1.
Term
An opening snap is heard when in the cardiac cycle?
Definition
Early diastole concurrent with the opening of the mitral valve.
Term
Would S3 be heard before or after an opening snap?
Definition
After- during early diastole
Term
Kentucky
Definition
S3
Term
When does S4 occur in the cardiac cycle and what does it mean?
Definition
It occurs dust before S1. It is due to increased resistance to ventricular filling following atrial contraction.
Term
Tennessee
Definition
S4
Term
What is a major difference b/t mitral and tricuspid regurgitation.
Definition
Mitral regurgitation does not become louder on inspiration. Also, the locations of maximal intensity are different. M: apex; T: lower left sternal border.
Term
What occurs with a ventricular septal defect?
Definition
Congenital abnormality in which blood flows from the high-pressure left ventricle to the lower-pressure right ventricle. Causes a harsh pan-sytolic murmur.
Term
What are the most common types of heart murmurs?
Definition
Midsystolic ejection murmurs.
Term
Describe a midsystolic ejection murmur.
Definition
Crescendo-decrescendo. Ends before S2. Probably caused by turbulent blood flow generated by ventricular ejection of blood into the aorta. Can be innocent, physiological, or pathological.
Term
Describe the murmur created by aortic stenosis.
Definition
Crescendo-decrescendo during all of systole. There could be a single S2 on expiration or a paradoxical split.
Term
What is a major difference between aortic stenosis and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy murmurs?
Definition
With hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the carotid pulse rises quickly.
Term
Describe hypertrophic cardiomyopathy murmurs.
Definition
Crescendo-decrescendo near the 3rd and 4th left interspaces. Increases with the valsalva maneuver.
Term
Describe pulmonic stenosis murmurs.
Definition
Heard over the second and third left interspaces; crescendo-decrescendo; S2 can be widely split; can early ejection sound may be heard;
Term
Describe the murmur created by aortic regurgitation.
Definition
Decrescendo; early diastole; heard best with pt leaning forward and holding breath after exhalation; an ejection sound may be present; pulse pressure increases->pulses are often large and bounding.
Term
Describe the murmur created by mitral stenosis.
Definition
Usually limited to the apex; described as a decrescendo low-pitched rumble; heard better during exhalation; an opening snap often precedes the late-diastolic murmur;
Term
Where on the chest marks the division of the trachea into the left and right bronchi?
Definition
Sternal angle
Term
What vertebra marks the division of the trachea into the left and right bronchi?
Definition
T4
Term
What is the main difference between resonance and tympany?
Definition
Both are relatively loud, but tympany has a high pitch while resonance is a low pitch sound.
Term
Describe vesicular breath sounds.
Definition
Inspiratory longer than expiratory; intensity and pitch of expiratory sounds are soft and low and occurs over most of the lungs.
Term
Describe broncho-vesicular breath sounds.
Definition
Inspiratory=expiratory sounds. Intensity and pitch are both intermediate. Heard best in the 1st and second interspaces anteriorly and b/t the scapulae.
Term
Describe bronchial breath sounds.
Definition
Expiratory>inspiratory. Intensity and pitch are loud and relatively high. Heard best over the manubrium.
Term
Describe tracheal breath sounds.
Definition
Inspiratory=expiratory. Intensity and pitch loud and relatively high. Best over trachea.
Term
If bronchovesicular or bronchial breath sounds are heard in unusual locations, what should you suspect?
Definition
That air-filled lungs have been replaced by fluid-filled or solid lung tissue.
Term
What does a respiratory gap suggest?
Definition
Bronchial breath sounds
Term
What is the main difference b/t wheezes and rhonchi?
Definition
Wheezes are relatively high pitched, while rhonchi are low pitched with a snoring quality.
Term
When do crackles occur?
Definition
Abnormalities of the lungs: pneumonia, fibrosis, early congestive heart failure. Abnormalities of the airways: bronchitis, bronchiectasis.
Term
When do wheezes occur?
Definition
Narrowed airways as in asthma, COPD, or bronchitis.
Term
Clearing of crackles, wheezes, or rhonchi after coughing suggests what?
Definition
Inspissated secretions as in bronchitis or atelectasis.
Term
What is pectus excavitum?
Definition
Funnel chest- depression in the lower portion of the sternum.
Term
What is pectus carinatum?
Definition
Pigeon chest- the sternum is displaced anteriorly, increasing the anteroposterior diameter. The costal cartilages adjacent to the protruding sternum are depressed.
Term
What is flail chest?
Definition
It is caused by trauma; multiple rib fractures may result in paradoxical movements of the thorax. On inspiration, the injured area caves inward. On expiration, it moves outward.
Term
What is a pleural rub?
Definition
Inflamed and roughened pleural surfaces grate against each other as they are momentarily and repeatedly delayed by increased friction.
Term
What is mediastinal crunch?
Definition
Hamman's sign- series of precordial crackles synchronous with the heart beat, not with respiration. Due to mediastinal emphysema.
Term
What is atelectasis?
Definition
Occurs when a plug in a mainstem bronchus obstructs airflow, affected lung tissue collapses in an airless state. Dull percussion note; causes the trachea to be displaced towards the involved side; no adventitious sounds; no breath sounds; tactile fremitus and transmitted voice sounds absent.
Term
What kind of breath sound is produced with lung consolidation?
Definition
Bronchial
Term
Unilateral headaches usually occur with what general types of headaches?
Definition
Migraine and cluster headaches
Term
Optic neuritis occurs primarily with what disease?
Definition
Multiple sclerosis
Term
Noisy environments can enhance what kind of hearing loss?
Definition
Conductive
Term
What three symptoms indicate Meniere's disease?
Definition
Hearing loss, vertigo, and tinnitis
Term
Describe what a vision of 20/200 means.
Definition
At 20 the patient can read something that a person with normal vision can read at 200 ft.
Term
What causes a crescent shadow?
Definition
When the iris bows abnormally far forward forming a narrow angle with the cornea.
Term
What is anisocoria?
Definition
Pupillary inequality of <.5mm
Term
What is ataxic breathing?
Definition
An abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by complete irregularity of breathing, with irregular pauses and increasing periods of apnea.
Term
Testing the near rxn is helpful in diagnosing what two pupillary impairments?
Definition
Argyll Robertson and tonic (Adie's) pupils
Term
Describe papilledema.
Definition
Swelling of the optic disc and anterior bulging of the physiologic cup.
Term
What is the umbo?
Definition
Where the TM meets the tip of the malleus.
Term
What and where are Wharton's ducts?
Definition
Ducts of the submandibular salivary glands; on either side of the lingual frenulum.
Term
What and where are Stenson's ducts?
Definition
Ducts of the parotid salivary glands; they open onto the buccal mucosa near the upper second molar.
Term
What is Adie's pupil?
Definition
Pupil is large, regular, and usually unilateral. Rxn to light is reduced and slowed or absent. Near rxn is slow but present.
Term
What is Argyll Robertson pupil?
Definition
Small, irregular pupils that accomodate but do not react to light. Seen in CNS syphilis.
Term
What is corneal arcus?
Definition
A thin grayish white arc or circle not quite to the edge of the cornea.
Term
Increased dilatation of conjunctival blood vessels that is primarily peripheral is common in what condition?
Definition
Bacterial, viral, allergic, irritation conjunctivitis
Term
Describe corneal injury or infection.
Definition
Ciliary injection, moderat to severe superficial pain, decreased vision, watery or purulent discharge, unaffected pupil. Can be caused by abrasions or viral and bacterial infections.
Term
Describe acute irits.
Definition
Ciliary injection; moderate, aching, deep pain; decreased vision, no discharge, small pupil, slightly clouded cornea, associated with many ocular and systemic disorders.
Term
Describe glaucoma.
Definition
Ciliary injection; severe, aching, deep pain; decreased vision; no discharge; dilated, fixed pupil; clouded lens; caused by an acute increase in intraocular pressure.
Term
Hemangioma and vitiligo are examples of what kind of skin lesion?
Definition
Macule
Term
Cafe-au-lait spots are what kind of example of skin lesions?
Definition
Patch.
Term
Psoriasis is an example of what kind of skin lesion?
Definition
Plaque
Term
Dermatofibroma is an example of what kind of skin lesion?
Definition
Nodule
Term
Herpes simplex and herpes zoster are examples of what kind of skin lesion.
Definition
Vesicle
Term
Ichthyosis vulgaris is an example of what kind of skin lesion?
Definition
Scale
Term
Neurodermatitis is an example of what kind of skin lesion?
Definition
Lichenification
Term
Which type of vascular lesion can accompany varicose veins?
Definition
Spider veins
Term
Which type of vascular lesions are almost never below the waist?
Definition
Spider angiomas
Term
What is another word for a bruise?
Definition
Ecchymosis
Term
What are petechia/purpura?
Definition
Deep red to reddish purple; blood outside the vessel; may suggest a bleeding disorder; if petechiae, emboli to skin. Petechia is 1-3 mm, purpura is larger than 3 mm.
Term
What is paronychia?
Definition
Superficial infection of the proximal and lateral nail folds adjacent to the nail plate.
Term
What is onycholysis?
Definition
Painless separation of the whitened opaque nail plate from the pinker translucent nail bed. Causes can include trauma, psoriasis, fungal infection, and nail cosmetics.
Term
What is leukonychia?
Definition
White spots that grow slowly out with the nail; commonly caused by trauma.
Term
Curving transverse white bands that move distally as the nail grows out; occurs with arsenic poisoning, heart failure, hodgkin's disease, carbon monoxide poisoning, and leprosy.
Definition
Mee's lines.
Term
What are Beau's lines?
Definition
Transverse depressions of the nail plates bilaterally; caused by systemic illness.
Term
What effect would intracranial pressure have on respiration?
Definition
Decrease
Term
Prolonged expiration occurs with what kind of breathing?
Definition
Obstructive; with COPD, asthma, and chronic bronchitis.
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