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Health Assessment Exam 3
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Undergraduate 2
06/14/2012

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Term
What 5 characteristics are used to assess respiration?
Definition
Rate-Rhythm-Depth-Effort-Sound
Term
Males and Infants are breathers
Definition
Abdominal
Term
Females are noted to be breathers
Definition
Thoracic
Term
What is the percussion tone elicited over healthy lung tissue?
Definition
Resonance
Term
What is the percussion tone heard with overinflated lungs, such as in emphysema where air becomes trapped?
Definition
Hyperresonance
Term
In what age range is hyperresonance expected?
Definition
Birth to age 6
Term
What percussion depth range of tissue must be penetrated to reveal any density changes?
Definition
5-7cm
Term
Abnormal findings must be ______ to yield a change in the expected percussion note.
Definition
2-3cm
Term
You are caring for a patient with a chest tube. As you are palpating around the tube, you hear a coarse, crackling sensation. You realize that air has escaped into the subcutaneous tissue. You notify the physician that the patient has _______ or AKA SC ________
Definition
Crepitus, Emphysema
Term
Name 2 accessary muscles that aid the respiratory cycle when the body is experiencing disease.
Definition
Sternocleidomastoid, Trapezius, Scalenes, Pectoralis minor, Rectus Abdominus
Term
Fine Crackles
Definition
Discontinuous, high-pitched, short crackling, popping sounds heard during end inspiration that are not cleared by coughing. Caused by deflated airways that suddenly pop open when gases are trying to equalize. Found in smaller areas. "Popping sound heard on end inspiration-related to fluid"
Term
Pleural Friction Rub
Definition
"Low pitch grating sound" Heard on inspiration & expiration. Grating, harsh, low pitch sound. Caused by layers rubbing together. A lot of pain with breathing. Heard anteriorly & posteriorly. Caused by Pleuritis.
Term
Sibilant Wheeze
Definition
High-pitch musical sound-asthma. Heard on end inspiration and all of expiration.
Term
Egophony
Definition
Abnormal voice sound "ee" to "aa". Deviation: consolidated areas will change the "eee" sound to a prolonged "aaaa" sound
Term
Stridor
Definition
Sign of upper airway obstruction. High-pitched, monophonic, inspiratory, crowing sound, louder in neck than over chest wall. Seen in croup and acute epiglottitis.
Term
Bronchophony
Definition
Ask person to repeat "99"
Expected: soft, muffled & indistinct
Deviation: Increased lung density enhances transmission "99" will be very clear
Term
Sonorous Wheeze
Definition
Low-pitch-monophonic-Bronchitis-Predominantly upon expiration. Caused by airflow obstruction. May or may not clear with cough.
Term
Whispered Pectoriloquy
Definition
Clear voice transmission with lung consolidation. Person whispers "1-2-3"

Expected: Faint & Barely Inaudible
Deviation: Consolidation Makes it more clear/distinct.
Term
Rhonchal Fremitus
Definition
Vibration over thick secretions
Term
Pleural Friction Fremitus
Definition
Palpable friction rub-inflamed pleura-synchronous w/ excursion
Term
Bronchial Sounds
Definition
High pitch, loud, E>I, Heard over Trachea
Term
Bronchovesicular Breath Sounds
Definition
Moderate pitch, Morderate amplitude, I=E, Anteriorly: Major Bronchi(1st & 2nd ICS) Posteriorly Between scapula, This is the dominant sound heard over the lung periphery in children up to age 6.
Term
Vesicular Breath Sounds
Definition
Low pitch, Soft amplitude, I>E, heard over lung periphery
Term
Expected thorax shape
Definition
Elliptical shape with a 1:2 AP:Transverse diameter
Term
Barrel Chest
Definition
AP=Transverse diameter. This is associated with normal aging and also with chronic emphysema and asthma as a result of hyperinflation of lungs.
Term
Pectus Excavatum
Definition
Sunken sternum & adjacent cartilages. Depression begins at second intercostal space, becoming depressed most at junction of xiphoid with body of sternum. More noticeable on inspiration. Congenital, usually not symptomatic. When severe, sternal depression may cause embarrassment and a negative self-concept. Surgery may be indicated.
Term
Pectus Carinatum
Definition
Forward protrusion of the sternum with ribs sloping back at either side.
Term
Kyphosis
Definition
"humpback"-older women. Causes significant back pain and limited mobility. Severe deformities impair cardiopulmonary function.
Term
Scoliosis
Definition
S-shape curve of T&L spine.
Term
Apnea refers to
Definition
absence of breathing
Term
Decreased tactile fremitus occurs...
Definition
when there is decreased air movement, such as with asthma.
Term
Orthopnea is
Definition
difficulty breathing while supine
Term
Kyphosis & Scoliosis can impair...
Definition
cardiopulmonary function
Term
Atelectatic crackles
Definition
Temporary and not pathological; they are short, popping, crackling sounds that sound like fine crackles but do not last beyond a few breaths.
Term
Central Chemoreceptors are located in the _____ & _____________ and are highly sensitive to ________ in _____, along with _________ ____ concentration.
Definition
Central Chemoreceptors are located in the pons & medulla oblongata and are highly sensitive to increases in PaCO2, along with Hydrogen Ion concentration.
Term
Peripheral Chemoreceptors are found in the _____&_____ bodies. They are highly sensitive to ______in_____ levels
Definition
Peripheral chemoreceptors are found in the carotid and Aortic bodies. They are highly sensitive to Decreases in PaO2 levels.
Term
In a healthy person, what stimulus or "drive" to breath?
Definition
Hypercapnia
Term
IN a person with COPD, what is their stimulus or "drive to breath?
Definition
Hypoxia
Term
When percussing to determine diaphragmatic excursion, what percussion note will indicate that you are over the diaphragm?
Definition
Dullness
Term
Expected respiratory expansion is between _____ during Inspiration.
Definition
3-5cm
Term
What respiratory pattern is associated with an individual who has severe heart failure?
Definition
Cheyne-Stokes
Term
What sternal landmark helps identify the level of the diaphragm
Definition
Costal Angle
Term
A person assumes a ______ position during respiratory distress to enhance accessory muscle use and a person with COPD will also use ________ breathing which prolongs expiration
Definition
Tripod, Pursed-Lip
Term
______ respiration refers to the intracellular use of oxygen and production of CO2
Definition
Internal
Term
___________ chest wall movement may occur after chest trauma when the chest wall moves in on inspiration and out on expiration.
Definition
Parodoxical
Term
__________ breath sounds are extraneous abnormal sounds superimposed over normal lung sounds
Definition
Adventitious
Term
______respirations are a sign of impending death.
Definition
Agonal
Term
SOB that awakens i a person in the middle of the night is termed
Definition
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND): awakening from sleep with SOB and needing to be upright to achieve comfort.
Term
What 4 sputum characteristics should be assessed
Definition
color-consistency-amount-odor
Term
Hemothorax
Definition
Blood within pleural space
Term
Pulmonary Edema
Definition
Pink-frothy sputum
Term
Tuberculosis
Definition
Rust-colored sputum
Term
Asthma
Definition
Reactive airway disease; An allergic response to certain allergens or stress/ exercise induced.
Characterized by Bronchospasm/Inflammation, Bronchial wall edema, secretion of highly viscous mucus.
*Bilateral Sibilant Wheezing mainly on expiration.
Term
Atelectasis
Definition
Collapsed alveoli
Tracheal shift toward affected side
Term
Emphysema
Definition
Trapped air in alveoli
Hyperresonance
Term
Pleural Effusion
Definition
Collection of Excess fluid in Intrapleural Space.

Tracheal Shift away from affected side
Term
Lobar Pneumonia
Definition
Infection in Lung parenchyma leaves alveolar membrane edematous & porous-RBCs/WBCs pass from blood to fill up alveoli.

Increased voice sounds/Fine crackles
Term
Pneumothorax
Definition
Free air in the pleural space which causes partial or complete lung collapse- usually unilateral- can be spontaneous, traumatic or tension.

Tracheal shift to unaffected side
Term
When auscultating at the apex, which heart sound is normally louder?
Definition
S1
Term
Which heart sound is louder when auscultating the base
Definition
S2
Term
List 6 characteristics used to describe a murmur
Definition
Location-Radiation-Timing-Pattern-Intensity-Pitch-Quality-Postural Effects
Term
The 3rd heart sound is referred to as ________ When in the cardiac cycle does this sound occur?
Definition
Ventricular gallop; Immediately after S2; therefore, it is heard in early diastole
Term
The 4th heart sound is referred to as a ______. When in the cardiac cycle does this sound occur?
Definition
Atrial gallop; Immediately before S1; therefore, it is heard in late diastole.
Term
Which of these sounds is considered an early sign in someone with heart failure?
Definition
S3
Term
Which of there heart sounds is expected in a small child?
Definition
S3
Term
Name the 2 arteries that the Allen test check in regards to patency.
Definition
Radial & Ulnar
Term
What procedure is done to determine the extent of peripheral vascular disease?
Definition
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
Term
What is the expected finding with the ABI test in an individual who has no PVD?
Definition
1-1.2
Term
Characteristics of S1
Definition
Caused by closure of the AV valves
Signifies the beginning of ventricular systole
Term
Characteristics of S2
Definition
Caused by closure of the semilunar valves
Best heard with the diaphragm of the stethoscope.
Term
What cardiac landmark would you find in the 5thICS-LMCL?
Definition
Mitral or Apical
Term
What cardiac landmark would you find in the 5th ICS-LSB?
Definition
Tricuspid
Term
What cardiac landmark would you find in the 3rd ICS-LSB
Definition
Erb's
Term
What cardiac landmark would you find in the 2nd ICS-LSB?
Definition
Pulmonic
Term
What cardiac landmark would you find in the 2nd ICS-RSB
Definition
Aortic
Term
Which of the AV valves closes more rapidly than the other?
Definition
Mitral
Term
Which of the semilunar valves closes before the other?
Definition
Aortic
Term
WHat would the heart rate be if the following nodes were responsible for initiating impulse?
1)SA node
2)AV node
3)Bundle Branches
Definition
1)60-100bpm
2)40-60bpm
3)20-40bpm
Term
Normal "split" heart sounds occur during ____ and disappear during______.
Definition
Inspiration, Expiration
Term
Parodoxical "split" heart sounds occur during ________ and disappear during _______.
Definition
Expiration, Inspiration
Term
There are __ grades used to describe the intensity of murmurs where grade __ is barely audible with the stehoscope and a Grade __ murmur can be heard with the stethoscope off the chest wall.
Definition
6,1,6
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