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Abnormal Findings in Lung Exam
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11/26/2013

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What is found on a general examination on a pt with lung consolidation?
Definition
acutely ill; toxic
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What is the position of the mediastinum in a pt with lung consolidation?
Definition
no change
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Is there symmetry of chest expansion in a pt with lung consolidation?
Definition
no - it is decreased on the side of pneumonia/consolidation
Term
What percussion sounds are heard in a pt with lung consolidation?
Definition
dullness over consolidation
Term
What breath sounds are heard in a pt with lung consolidation?
Definition
bronchial breathing
Term
What adventitious sounds are heard in a pt with lung consolidation?
Definition
crackles, pleural rub
Term
How is voice transmission heard in a pt with lung consolidation?
Definition
bronchophony, egophony
Term
What is the position of the mediastinum in a pt with resorptive atelectasis?
Definition
shifted toward atelectasis
Term
Is there symmetry of chest expansion in a pt with resorptive atelectasis?
Definition
no - decreased on the side of atelectasis
Term
What percussion sounds are heard in a pt with resorptive atelectasis?
Definition
dullness over atelectasis
Term
What breath sounds are heard in a pt with resorptive atelectasis?
Definition
decreased to absent breath sounds
Term
What adventitious sounds are heard in a pt with resorptive atelectasis?
Definition
none
Term
How is voice transmission heard in a pt with resorptive atelectasis?
Definition
decreased
Term
What is the position of the mediastinum in a pt with a cavity close to the chest wall, empty and communicating with bronchus?
Definition
no change or shifted toward cavity
Term
Is there symmetry of chest expansion in a pt with a cavity close to the chest wall, empty and communicating with bronchus?
Definition
no - decreased on the side of the cavity
Term
What percussion sounds are heard in a pt with a cavity close to the chest wall, empty and communicating with bronchus?
Definition
increased resonance
Term
What breath sounds are heard in a pt with a cavity close to the chest wall, empty and communicating with bronchus?
Definition
cavernous breathing
Term
What adventitious sounds are heard in a pt with a cavity close to the chest wall, empty and communicating with bronchus?
Definition
crackles
Term
How is voice transmission heard in a pt with a cavity close to the chest wall, empty and communicating with bronchus?
Definition
increased
Term
What is the position of the mediastinum in a pt with a lung mass close to chest wall and large?
Definition
no change or deviated to opposite side
Term
Is there symmetry of chest expansion in a pt with a lung mass close to chest wall and large?
Definition
it is decreased
Term
What percussion sounds are heard in a pt with a lung mass close to chest wall and large?
Definition
dull over the mass
Term
What breath sounds are heard in a pt with a lung mass close to chest wall and large?
Definition
decreased or absent
Term
What adventitious sounds are heard in a pt with a lung mass close to chest wall and large?
Definition
none
Term
How is voice transmission heard in a pt with a lung mass close to chest wall and large?
Definition
decreased
Term
What is the position of the mediastinum in a pt with pleural effusion?
Definition
shifted to the opposite side
Term
Is there symmetry of chest expansion in a pt with pleural effusion?
Definition
it is decreased on the side of effusion
Term
What percussion sounds are heard in a pt with pleural effusion?
Definition
dull
Term
What breath sounds are heard in a pt with pleural effusion?
Definition
absent or decreased
Term
What adventitious sounds are heard in a pt with pleural effusion?
Definition
none
Term
How is voice transmission heard in a pt with pleural effusion?
Definition
decreased
Term
What is the position of the mediastinum in a pt with pneumothorax?
Definition
shifted to the opposite side
Term
Is there symmetry of chest expansion in a pt with pneumothorax?
Definition
decreased
Term
What percussion sounds are heard in a pt with pneumothorax?
Definition
hyperresonant
Term
What breath sounds are heard in a pt with pneumothorax?
Definition
absent
Term
What adventitious sounds are heard in a pt with pneumothorax?
Definition
none
Term
How is voice transmission heard in a pt with pneumothorax?
Definition
decreased
Term
What is found on a general examination on a pt with asthma?
Definition
use of accessory muscles, orthopnea
Term
What is the position of the mediastinum in a pt with asthma?
Definition
no change
Term
Is there symmetry of chest expansion in a pt with asthma?
Definition
yes
Term
What percussion sounds are heard in a pt with asthma?
Definition
hyperresonant
Term
What breath sounds are heard in a pt with asthma?
Definition
prolonged expiration/wheezing
Term
What adventitious sounds are heard in a pt with asthma?
Definition
rhonchi
Term
How is voice transmission heard in a pt with asthma?
Definition
decreased
Term
What is found on a general examination on a pt with emphysema?
Definition
cigarette stained fingers, pursed lip breathing, orthopnea
Term
What is the position of the mediastinum in a pt with emphysema?
Definition
no change
Term
Is there symmetry of chest expansion in a pt with emphysema?
Definition
yes
Term
What percussion sounds are heard in a pt with emphysema?
Definition
hyperresonant
Term
What breath sounds are heard in a pt with emphysema?
Definition
decreased to absent/prolonged expiration
Term
What adventitious sounds are heard in a pt with emphysema?
Definition
rhonchi
Term
How is voice transmission heard in a pt with emphysema?
Definition
decreased
Term
What is found on a general examination on a pt with heart failure?
Definition
use of accessory muscles, orthopnea, edema in the legs
Term
What is the position of the mediastinum in a pt with heart failure?
Definition
no change
Term
Is there symmetry of chest expansion in a pt with heart failure?
Definition
yes
Term
What percussion sounds are heard in a pt with heart failure?
Definition
dull in bases of lungs
Term
What breath sounds are heard in a pt with heart failure?
Definition
vesicular
Term
What adventitious sounds are heard in a pt with heart failure?
Definition
crackles
Term
How is voice transmission heard in a pt with heart failure?
Definition
decreased
Term
What is found on a general examination on a pt with diffuse interstitial fibrosis?
Definition
use of accessory muscles, cyanosis
Term
What is the position of the mediastinum in a pt with diffuse interstitial fibrosis?
Definition
no change
Term
Is there symmetry of chest expansion in a pt with diffuse interstitial fibrosis?
Definition
yes
Term
What percussion sounds are heard in a pt with diffuse interstitial fibrosis?
Definition
impaired resonance
Term
What breath sounds are heard in a pt with diffuse interstitial fibrosis?
Definition
harsh vesicular
Term
What adventitious sounds are heard in a pt with diffuse interstitial fibrosis?
Definition
cellophane crackles
Term
How is voice transmission heard in a pt with diffuse interstitial fibrosis?
Definition
no change
Term
What is found on a general examination on a pt with sleep apnea syndrome?
Definition
pattern of breathing during sleep, obesity
Term
What is the position of the mediastinum in a pt with sleep apnea syndrome?
Definition
no change
Term
Is there symmetry of chest expansion in a pt with sleep apnea syndrome?
Definition
yes
Term
What percussion sounds are heard in a pt with sleep apnea syndrome?
Definition
impaired resonance
Term
What breath sounds are heard in a pt with sleep apnea syndrome?
Definition
decreased
Term
What adventitious sounds are heard in a pt with sleep apnea syndrome?
Definition
none
Term
How is voice transmission heard in a pt with sleep apnea syndrome?
Definition
decreased
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