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Chp 13 Chest and Lungs
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04/12/2010

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Term
The thorax consists anteriorly of what?
Definition
Sternum, manubrium, xiphoid process, and costal cartilages
Term
The thorax consists lateraly of what?
Definition
12 pairs of ribs,
Term
The thorax consists posteriorly of what?
Definition
12 Thoracic vertebrae
Term
Which ribs attach anteriorly to the sternum?
Definition
Ribs 1-7
Term
Where do ribs 8,9, and 10 attach anteriorly?
Definition
Join with the costal cartilages just above them
Term
Which is greater in adults: Transverse diameter or Anteroposterior diameter?
Definition
Transverse diameter
Term
What are the primary muscles of respiration?
Definition
Diaphragm and intercostal muscles
Term
What happens when the diaphragm contracts?
Definition
Moves downward, lowering abdominal contents to increase the intrathoracic space
Term
What happens when the External intercostal muscles contract?
Definition
increase the AP chest diameter
Term
What happens when the internal intercostal contract?
Definition
Decrease the transverse diameter during expiration
Term
Name the "accessory" muscles used in respiration. When are they used?
Definition
SCM and Trapezium
Used when there are pulmonary problems and compromise
Term
What does the mediastinum contain?
Definition
All the thoracic viscera except the lungs
Term
How many lobes do each lung have?
Definition
Right has 3
Left has 2
Term
The Lingula is located in which lung? What is its counterpart?
Definition
Lingula is located on the left lobe and is the counter part of the right middle lobe
Term
Where is the lesser horizontal fissure of the right lobe located?
Definition
At the level 5th rib in the axilla and the 4th rib anteriorly
Term
How many alveoli in a adult lobe?
Definition
300 million
Term
What limits the entire lung parenchyma's extension?
Definition
elastic subpleural tissue
Term
How much further up/anterior is the apex of the lung located in respect to the 1st lung? Posteriorly?
Definition
4 cm above the 1st rib anteriorly
Level of T1 posteriorly
Term
Lowers borders of the lungs are _____ during inspiration and ______ during expiration
Definition
Lowers borders of the lungs are T12 during inspiration and T9 during expiration
Term
How long is the trachea? Its diameter?
Definition
10 to 11 cm long, 2 cm in diameter
Term
What lies anterior to the esophagus and posterior to the isthmus of the thyroid?
Definition
Trachea
Term
Where does the trachea divide into the right and left main bronchi?
Definition
T4 or T5 and just below the manubriosternal joint
Term
Which bronchus is wider, shorter, and more vertically placed?
Definition
The right bronchus is wider, shorter, and more vertically placed
Term
How many branches does the right main bronchi have? the left?
Definition
Right has 3 and left has 2
Term
Name the breakdown of trachea
Definition
trachea --> R/L bronchus --> bronchial branches --> terminal bronchioles --> respiratory bronchioles --> acinus or terminal respiratory unit
Term
What does the acini consist of?
Definition
Respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveolar sac, and alveoli
Term
What are some functions of the bronchi?
Definition
Transport air, trap noxious foreign particles in the mucus of their cavities and sweep them toward the pharynx with their cilia
Term
Where do the bronchial arteries come off?
Definition
Anterior thoracic aorta and the intercostal arteries
Term
Where is the bronchial vein formed?
Definition
At the hilum of the lung
Term
Most of the blood supplied by the bronchial arteries is returned via what?
Definition
Pulmonary veins
Term
Which lung is higher anteriorly?
Definition
The right lung due to the fullness of the liver
Term
Anterior view of the right lung is mostly
Definition
RUL and RML and a Inferior lateral triangle made of RLL
Term
Anteriorly the oblique fissure is located
Definition
Stretching from the 5th rib at the axilla to the 6th rib at the midclavicular line
Term
The posterior view mainly consists of? How far do they extend?
Definition
Lower lobes, except for at the apex
T3 to T10 or T12 during the respiratory cycle
Term
On a right lateral view, where is the lung located?
Definition
Extending from the peak of the axilla to the 7th or 8th rib.
Term
In a right lateral view, the upper lobe is demarcated at what rib level?
Definition
5th rib at the mid-axillary line
6th rib more anteriorly
Term
On a left lateral view, the entire expanse is bisected by the oblique fissure where?
Definition
Level of the 3rd rib medially to the 6th rib anteriorly
Term
Posteriorly, what are the anatomical landmarks of the oblique fissure?
Definition
Starts at T3, follows rib 4 and hits the angle of the scapula
Term
The movement of air back and forth from the deepest reaches of the alveoli to the outside is called
Definition
Ventilation
Term
Gas exchange across the alveolar pulmonary capillary membranes is called?
Definition
Diffusion and perfusion
Term
What is very sensitive to the H levels in the blood and spinal fluid?
Definition
Chemoreceptors in the medulla oblongata
Term
Where are the chemoreceptors that respond to changes in the Oxygen and Carbon dioxide located?
Definition
Carotid body at the bifurcaiton of the common carotid
Term
Nerve impulses in the Medulla are sent to where?
Definition
2 subcenters in the pons, which regulate respiratory muscles
Term
Excessive levels of Carbon dioxide stimulate what?
Definition
The rate and depth of respiration
Term
What is the point in which the second rib articulates with the sternum called?
Definition
Angle of Lous ( Manubriosternal junction)
Term
How is the costal angle formed?
Definition
Formed by the blending together of the costal margins at the sternum
Term
Vertebra perominens refers to?
Definition
C7
Term
Spinous process from which level down project obliquely?
Definition
T4
Term
First breath of the Infant is more often accompanied by which emotional feeling?
Definition
Joy :)
Term
The lung is a groove on the ventral wall of the gut at which week of gestation?
Definition
Week 4
Term
After birth, the decrease in pulmonary pressure causes what?
Definition
Closure of the foramen ovale within minutes
Term
After birth, the increased oxygen tension in the arterial blood stimulates what?
Definition
Contraction and closure of the ductus arteriosus
Term
When is the lungs fully developed?
Definition
By age 8
Term
Newborn's is generally what shaped? What is the circumference equal to?
Definition
Round, AP=Transverse,
The circumference is equal to the head
Term
Pregnant women's Transverse diameter increase by ____, and an increase in circumference by _______.
Definition
Pregnant women's Transverse diameter increase by 2 cm, and an increase in circumference by 5 to 7 cm.
Term
Subcostal angle in pregnant women is increased to what?
Definition
From 68.5 to 103.5
Term
How high does the diagphragm at rest rise in pregnant women?
Definition
4 cm
Term
Minute ventilation increases by _____ with a corresponding ______ increase in alveolar pressure
Definition
Minute ventilation increases by 30% to 50% with a corresponding 50% to 70% increase in alveolar pressure
Term
In pregnant women, increased tidal volume appears to account for the increase in what?
Definition
Minute ventilation
Term
What occurs as a result from loss of muscle strength in the thorax and diaphragm in older adults coupled with the loss of lung resiliency?
Definition
Barrel Chest
Term
Skeletal changes in older adults tend to emphasize what curve? Which results in what?
Definition
Dorsal curve of the thoracic spine
Results in increased AP chest diameter
Term
Decrease in the alveolar surface available for gas exchange and loss of some tensile strength in the muscles of respiration results in ?
Definition
Under ventilation of the alveoli in the lower lung fields and a decreased tolerance for exertion
Term
In older adults, the changes seen has a net result in?
Definition
decrease in Vital Capacity
Increase in residual volume
Term
Chest pain does not generally originate in the heart when?
Definition
1. There is a constant achiness that lasts all day
2. It stays in one position
3. It is made worse by pressing on the precordium
4. It is a fleeting, needle like jab that lasts only a second or two
5. It is situated in the shoulders or between the shoulder blades in the back.
Term
What drug can cause tachycardia, hypertension, coronary arterial spasm (with infarction), and pneumothorax with severe acute chest pain being the common result
Definition
Cocaine
Term
What is the sequnce of steps in examination of the chest and lungs?
Definition
Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
auscultation
Term
Dullness with percussion is present in which two examples?
Definition
pleural effusion and lobar pneumonia
Term
How can you differentiate between pleural effusion and lobar pneumonia?
Definition
Breath sounds are absent in pleural effusion and breath sounds are bronchial in lobar pneumonia
Term
Tactile fremitus is absent when what exists? Increased with?
Definition
Absent with effusion
Increased with lobar pneumonia
Term
Barrel chest is the result of what? Give 3 examples
Definition
compromised respiration
1. Chronic asthma
2. emphysema
3. cystic fibrosis
Term
Describe how the trachea, ribs, spine, and sternal angle looks in a barrel chest
Definition
Trachea is posteriorly displaced
Ribs are more horizontal
Spine some what kyphotic
Sternal angle more prominent
Term
What is the expected "thoracic ratio"? At what ratio is there most often a problem?
Definition
Normal .7 to .75
Problem >1
Term
Prominent sternal protrusion is called
Definition
Pectus carinatum aka pigeon chest
Term
Funnel chest aka pectus excavatum is the _______________
Definition
indentation of the lower sternum above the xiphoid process
Term
Where should you check for cyanosis or pallor?
Definition
Skin, nails, lips, and nipples
Term
Intrathoracic infection will often make the breath smell _________
Definition
malodorous
Term
Supernumerary nipples are often a sign of congenital abnormalities in ____ children
Definition
Supernumerary nipples are often a sign of congenital abnormalities in White children
Term
Superficial venous patterns over the chest indicates what?
Definition
Sign of heart disorders or vascular obstruction or disesase
Term
Inferior borders of the lungs cross which rib at the mid clavicular line?
Definition
6th rib
Term
Anterior axillary lines begin at what?
Definition
Anterior Axillary folds
Term
Scapular lines run through what?
Definition
inferior angle of the scapula when the patient is erect
Term
what is the normal respiration per min? What is the ratio of respiration to heart beat?
Definition

12 to 20 respiration/min

1:4

Term
Define dyspnea
Definition
difficult and labored breathing with shortness of breath
Term
Dyspnea is commonly observed with what?
Definition
Pulmonary or cardiac compromise
Term
Shortness of breath that begins or increase when the  patient lies down is called
Definition
orthopnea
Term
If a patient needs to sleep on more than one pillow means that the patient has
Definition
orthopnea
Term

Name condition:

A sudden onsite of shortness of breath after a period of sleep; sitting is helpful.

Definition
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Term

Name condition:

 

Dyspnea increase in the upright posture

Definition
platypnea
Term
Name the 10 "P"s for the dyspnea of rapid onset
Definition

Pneumonia

Pneumothorax

Pulmonary constriction/Asthma

Peanut

PUlmonary emobolus

Pericardial tamponade

Pump failure

Peak seekers

psychogenic

poisons

Term

Name condition:

 

Varying periods of increasing depth interspersed with apnea

Definition
Cheyne-Stokes
Term

Name condition:

 

Slower thatn 12 breaths per min

Definition
bradypnea
Term

Name condition:

 

Faster than 20 breaths per min

Definition
Tachypnea
Term

Name condition:

 

Faster than 20 breaths per min, deep breathing

Definition
hyperventilation, hyperpnea
Term

Name condition:

 

Frequently interspersed deeper breath

Definition
sighing
Term

Name condition:

 

Rapid, deep, labored

Definition
Kussmaul
Term

Name condition:

 

Irregularly intersperesed periods of apnea in a disorganized sequence of breaths

Definition
Biot
Term

Name condition:

 

significant disorganization with irregular and varying depths of respiration

Definition
ataxic
Term
Name conditions that increase the rate and depth of breathing
Definition

Acidosis ( metabolic)

CNS lesion (Pons)

Anxiety

Aspirin poisoning

Oxygen need (hypoxemia)

Pain

Term
Name conditions that decrease the rate and depth of breathing
Definition

Alkalosis ( metabolic)

CNS lesions ( cerebrum)

Myasthenia gravis

narcotic overdoses

obesity (extreme)

Term
What kind of breathing will you observe in a patient with trauma to the chest, like a broken rib or pleurisy?
Definition
Rapid shallow breathing
Term
Massive liver enlargement or ascites will also cause ______
Definition
Massive liver enlargement or ascites will also cause rapid shallow breathing
Term
___________ is the eponym applied to the respiratory effort associated with metabolic acidosis
Definition
 Kussmaul breathing is the eponym applied to the respiratory effort associated with metabolic acidosis
Term

Name condition:

 

Abnormally shallow respirations

Definition
Hypopnea
Term
A patient with pleuritic pain that limits excursion will often develop what kind of breathing?
Definition
Hypopnea
Term
Cheyne stokes breathing is normally seen in who?
Definition
Children and older adults may breath in this pattern during sleep
Term
Patients who are serioulsy ill, particularly those with brain damage at the cerebral level or with drug caused respiratory compromise will exhibit what kind of breathing?
Definition
Cheyne stokes respiration
Term
An occasional deep, audible sigh that punctuates an other wise regular respiratory pattern is aossciated with what?
Definition
emotional disress or an incipient episode of more severe hyperventilation
Term
When are sighs significant?
Definition
Only when they exceed the infrequent and relatively inconsequential signs of daily life
Term
_______ is the result of a prolonged but inefficient  expieratory effort
Definition
 Air trapping is the result of a prolonged but inefficient  expieratory effort
Term
Name 3 things that Biot respiration is usually associated with?
Definition

Severe and peristent increased intracranial pressure

Respiratory compormise resulting from drug poisoning

brain damage at the level of the medulla

Term
Which muscle are used when breathing is labored?
Definition
SCM and Trapezius
Term
Thoracic respiration is primarily the result of the use of _____________
Definition
Thoracic respiration is primarily the result of the use of intercostal muscles
Term
Diaphragmatic respiration is primarily the result of what?
Definition
Diaphragm responding to intrathoracic pressure
Term
_________ respiration involves contraction of the diaphragm and the interplay of the abdominal musles
Definition
Abdominal respiration involves contraction of the diaphragm and the interplay of the abdominal musles
Term
It is not unsual to see _________ respiration, particulary in very young infants
Definition
It is not unsual to see abdominal  respiration, particulary in very young infants
Term

Men are more likely to use what kind of respiration?

Pregnant women?

Definition

Men, diaphragmatic respiration

Pregnant women, thoracic

Term
IF the costal angle is wider then 90 degrees what should you check for?
Definition
Tumor, aneurysm, enlarged heart
Term
Retraction suggest what?
Definition
Obstruction to inspiration at any point in teh respiratory tract
Term
Why does the musculature "pull back" in an effort to over come blockage?
Definition
Because the intrapleural pressure becoming increasingly negative
Term
When obstruction is high in the respiratory tree, breathing is characterized by ________
Definition
When obstruction is high in the respiratory tree, breathing is characterized by Stridor
Term
When does paraodix breathing occur?
Definition
When a neg intrathoracic pressure is transmitted to the abdomen by a weakened poorly functioning diaphragm
Term
Clubbing is usually _____ and ______
Definition
Clubbing is usually Symmetric and painless
Term

Name condition:

 

Absence of spontaneous respiration

Definition
Apnea
Term
Which is self limited, Primary or Secondary apnea?
Definition

Primary apnea is self limited, not uncommon after a blow to the head

 

Secondary apnea is grave, it will not begin spontaneously unless resuscitatie measures are immediately instituted

Term
Any event that severely limited the absorpotion of  oxgyen into the blood stream will lead to __________
Definition
Any event that severely limited the absorpotion of  oxgyen into the blood stream will lead to secondary apnea
Term
Apneustic breathing is characterized by what?
Definition
Long inspiration and what amounts to expiration apnea
Term
The neural center for control of respiration is where?
Definition
Pons
Term
The apnea of prematurity is a more intesne version of _______
Definition
The apnea of prematurity is a more intesne version of periodic apnea of the newborn
Term
Upper airway is obstructed when there is
Definition

1. Inspiratory Stridor ( with a ratio with expiration of more than 2:1)

2. A hoarse cough or cry

3. flaring of the alae nasi

4. retraction at the suprasternal notch

Term
When the upper airway is obstructed severely, patient will exhibit ____
Definition

1. Stridor is inspiratory and expiratory

2. Cough is barking

3. Retraction also involve the subcostal and intercostal spaces

4. cyanosis is obvious even with blow by oxygen

Term
What will the patient exhibit if the obstruction is above the glottis?
Definition

1. Stridor tends to be quieter

2. The voice is muffled, as if there is a hot potato in the mouth

3. cough is not a factor

4. Head and neck may be awkwardly position ot preserve the airway (extended with retropharyngeal abcess, head to the affected side with peritonsillar absecess)

Term
When the obstruction is below the glottis, the patient will exhibit
Definition

1. Stridor tends to be louder, more rasping

2. The voice is hoarse

3. swallowing is not affected, cough is harsh, barking

4. positioning of the head is not  a factor

Term
Pursing of the lips is an accompaniment of _________
Definition
Pursing of the lips is an accompaniment of increased expiratory effort
Term
Chronic fibrotic changes within the lung, chronic cyanosis of congenital heart disease, or cystic fibrosis is associated with what?
Definition
Clubbing
Term
_____ and _____ are not associated with clubbing
Definition
Asthma and emphysema are not associated with clubbing
Term
______ is a common sign of air hunger, particularly when the alveoli are considerably involved
Definition
Flaring of the alae nasi duirng respiration is a common sign of air hunger, particularly when the alveoli are considerably involved
Term
Crepitus, a gentle bubbly feeling,  indcates what?
Definition

Air in the subcuatneous tissue from a rapture somewhere in the respiratory system

 

or

 

by infection with a  gas producing organisim

Term
Palpable, coarse, grating vibration, usually on inspiration suggests what condition?
Definition
plearual friction rub caused by inflammation of the pleural surfaces.
Term
When evaluating thoracic expansion, where should you place your thumbs?
Definition
along the spinal process at the level of the 10th rib
Term
Fremitus is best felt parasternally at where?
Definition
2nd intercostal space at the level of the bifurcation of the bronchi
Term
Decreased or absent fremitus may be caused by ?
Definition

Excess air in the lungs

Emphysema

Pleural thickening

Effusion

Massive pulmonary edema

bronchial obstruction

Term
INcreased fremitus occurs with
Definition

Presence of fluid or a solid mass within the lungs

 

heavy but no obstructive bronchial secretions

 

compress lung

 

tumor

 

lung consolidation

Term
With mediastinitis, the trachea is pushed _____
Definition
With mediastinitis, the trachea is pushed forward
Term
Palpable pull out of midline with respiration is called a _________
Definition
Palpable pull out of midline with respiration is called a tug
Term

Type of Tone: Resonant

 

Intensity

Pitch

Duration

Quality

Definition

Type of Tone: Resonant

 

Intensity: Loud

Pitch : low

Duration: Long

Quality: Hollow

Term

Type of Tone: Flat

 

Intensity

Pitch

Duration

Quality

Definition

Type of Tone: Flat

 

Intensity: Soft

Pitch : High

Duration : Short

Quality : Very dull

Term

Type of Tone: Dull

 

Intensity

Pitch

Duration

Quality

Definition

Type of Tone: Dull

 

Intensity : Medium

Pitch : Medium to High

Duration : Medium

Quality : dull thud

Term

Type of Tone: Tympanic

 

Intensity

Pitch

Duration

Quality

Definition

Type of Tone: Tympanic

 

Intensity : Loud

Pitch : High

Duration : medium

Quality : drumlike

Term

Type of Tone: Hyperresonant

 

Intensity :

Pitch :

Duration :

Quality :

Definition

Type of Tone: Hyperresonant

 

Intensity : Very loud

Pitch : Very low

Duration : longer

Quality : booming

Term
What is the expected sound?
Definition
Resonance
Term
Hyperresonance associated with hyperinflation may indicate what?
Definition

Emphysema

Pneumothorac

asthma

Term
Dullness or flatness suggests?
Definition

Atelectasis

Pleural effusion

Pneumothorax

asthma

Term
Percussion over the abdomen is associated with which type of tone?
Definition
Tympany
Term

Name condition associated with:

 

Sweet, fruity

Definition
DKA, starvation ketosis
Term

Name condition associated with:

 

fishy, stale

Definition
Uremia (trimethylamines)
Term

Name condition associated with:

 

ammonia-like

Definition
uremia ( ammonia)
Term

Name condition associated with:

 

Musty fish, clover

Definition
fetor hepaticus: Hepatic failure, portal vein thrombosis, portacaval shunts
Term

Name condition associated with:

 

Foul, feculent

Definition
Intestinal obstruction/diverticulum
Term

Name condition associated with:

 

Foul, putrid

Definition

Nasal/sinus pathology: infection, foreign body,

 

cancer:

 

respiratory infeciotns: empyema, lung abscess, bronchiectasis

 

Term

Name condition associated with:

 

halitosis

Definition
Tonsilitis, gingivits, respiratory infections, vincent angina, gastroesophageal reflux
Term

Name condition associated with:

 

Cinnamon

Definition
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Term
What kind of sound might be lost if using a stethoscope instead of directly listening to it with your ear?
Definition
Aspirated foreign body
Term
What sound is heard over most of the lung fields; is low pitch; is soft and short expiration; more prominent in a thin person or a child, diminished in the overweight or very muscular patient
Definition
Vesicular sound
Term
What sound is heard over main bronchus area and over upper right posterior lung filed; medium pitch; expiration equals inspiration?
Definition
Bronchovesicular sound
Term
What type of sound is heard only over trachea; is high pitch; loud and long expiration, sometimes a bit longer than inspiration?
Definition
Bronchial/tracheal (tubular)
Term
Which side of the stethoscope is used for listening to the lungs? Why
Definition
The diaphgram, it transmit the ordinarily high pitched sounds better and because it provides a broader area of sound
Term
If a patient have CHF, where should you begin auscultation?
Definition
At the base of the lung to detect crackles that may disappear with continued exaggerated respiration
Term
Where is the right middle lung and lingula best heard?
Definition
IN the respective axillae
Term
Breathing that resembles the noise made by blowing across the mouth of a bottle is defined as?
Definition
Amphoric
Term
Amphoric sound is most often heard with what?
Definition
large, relatively stiff walled pulmonary cavity or a tension pneumothorax with bronchopleural fistula
Term
Cavernous breathing is commonly heard over a pulmonary cavity in which the wall is __________
Definition
Rigid
Term
_______ sound are discontinuous while _____ and ________ are continuous
Definition
crackles sound are discontinuous while Ronchi and Wheezes  are continuous
Term
What is a abnormal respiratory sound heard more often duirng inspiration and characterized by discrete discontinous sounds, each lasting just a few milliseconds?
Definition
Crackle
Term
High pitched crackles are called _____, the more low pitched are termed _________.
Definition
High pitched crackles are called sibilant, the more low pitched are termed sonorous.
Term
Crackles with a dry quality, more crips than gurgling, are apt  to occur where?
Definition
Higher in the respiratory tree
Term
What sound is deeper, more rumbling, more pronounced during expiration, more likely to be prolonged and continous, and less discrete than crackles?
Definition
Rhonchi (sonorous wheezes)
Term
What causes Rhonchi?
Definition
Passage of air thorugh an airway obstructed by thick secretions, muscular  spasm, new growth, or external pressure
Term

Name sound:

 

High pitched, discrete, discontinuous crackling sounds heard during the end of inspiration; not cleared by a cough

Definition
Fine crackles
Term

Name sound:

 

Lower, more moist sound heard during mid-stage of inspiration; not cleared by a cough

Definition
Medium crackle
Term

Name sound:

 

Loud, bubbly noise heard during inspiration; not cleared by a cough

Definition
coarse crackles
Term

Name sound:

 

Loud, low, coarse sounds like a snore most often heard continuously during inspiration or expiration, coughing may clear sound ( usually means mucus accumulation in trachea or large bronchi)

Definition
Rhonchi ( Sonorous wheeze)
Term

Name sound:

 

Musical noise sounding like a squeak; most often heard continuously during inspiration or expiration; usually louder during expiration

Definition
Wheeze ( sibilant wheeze)
Term

Name sound:

 

Dry, rubbing, or grating sound, usually caused by inflammation of pleural surfaces; heard during inspiration or expiration; loudest over lower lateral anterior surface

Definition
Pleural friction rub
Term
What is termed white noise?
Definition
Radio static like sound lacking musical pitch
Term
What disease is associated with the ever present concern about pulmonary infarction and a pulmonary crisis?
Definition
sickle cell
Term
Clue: patient instinctiely sits up and learn forward to breath easier
Definition
Mediastinal mass
Term

Name sound:

 

This sound is someitmes thought as a form of rhonchus. It is continous, high-pitched, muscial sound ( almost a whistle) heard during inspiration or expiration.

Definition
Wheeze ( sibilant wheeze)
Term
Wheeze is caused by air flowing through what?
Definition
Narrowed or obstructed airway
Term
Bilaterally heard wheeze is normally caused by what? If unilateral?
Definition

Bilateral: brochospasm of asthma

 

Unilateral: foreign body

Term
Consistent wheezing or whistle of single pitch at the site of compession can be caused by what?
Definition
Tumor compressing part of the bronchial tree
Term
If infection is the source of wheezing, the organism is usually a what?
Definition
Virus
Term
Friction rub heard of liver or spleen has no________
Definition
Friction rub heard of liver or spleen has no significance
Term
Friction rub heard over ther lungs is caused by what?
Definition
inflammation
Term
Friction rub over the pericardium  suggests ________ ; over the lungs ________
Definition
Friction rub over the pericardium  suggests percardidtis ; over the lungs pleurisy
Term
Where is the hamman sign found?
Definition
AKA mediastinal crunch is found with mediastinal emphysema
Term
What sounds are synchronous with the heartbeat and not particularly so with respiration, but the sounds can be more pronounced toward the end of expiration?
Definition
Mediastinal crunch ( Hamman sign)
Term
The mediastinal crunch is best heard when the patient _______
Definition
The mediastinal crunch is best heard when the patient leans to the left or lies down on the left side
Term
If air and fluid is simulatneously present and you shake the patient, what will you hear?
Definition
succussion splash
Term
vocal resonance is greater in ____
Definition
vocal resonance is greater in men
Term
Define bronchophony
Definition
greater clarity and increased loudness of spoken sound
Term
When e sounds like stuffy broad a
Definition
egophony
Term

If your patient comes in with flu like fever, achiness, sniffles, pleural effusion and little else they might have what?

 

 If you dont catch it in time what else would they develope?

Definition

Anthrax

 

Respiratory distress, cyanosis, shock and coma

Term
What profession has a higher risk of contracting anthrax?
Definition

Postal workers

 

People who handle wool or animal hides, wastes, hair

Term

Name disease:

 

Generally transmitted patient to patient and presents with a prodrome lasting 3 to 4 days, characterized by nonspecific headache, chills, fever, and generalized aches and pains.

Definition
Small pox, variola virus
Term
When do the skin lesions begin to appear in small pox? Where do they first appear?
Definition

After the temperature drops

 

1st in the face and upper extremity

Term
What is a common complication of small pox?
Definition
pneumonia
Term

Name the disease:

 

Begins with nonspecific fever and malaise, and even mental confusion and a possible staggering gait.

Definition
Plague, Yesinia pestis
Term
_________ is a valuable indicator of the amount of air that is expelled after the patient takes a maximal inspiration and follows that with a maximal expiration
Definition
Vital Capacity is a valuable indicator of the amount of air that is expelled after the patient takes a maximal inspiration and follows that with a maximal expiration
Term
What variables influence vital capacity?
Definition

Dimensions of chest cage

posture

gender

age

height

degree of physical fitness

Term
__________ a measure of the maximum flow of air that can be achieved during forced expiration
Definition
Peak expiratory flow rate a measure of the maximum flow of air that can be achieved during forced expiration
Term
Calculate FVC
Definition
Ask the patient to exhale and hold the breath. count the seconds until breath must be taken and multiply by 50 to get the number of cc's of FVC
Term

Name the cause:

 

Sputum is yellow, green, rust ( blood mixed with yellow sputum), clear, or transparent; purulent; blood streaked; mucoid, viscid

Definition
Bacterial infection
Term

Name the cause:

 

Sputum is Mucoid, viscid; blood streaked ( not common)

Definition
viral infection
Term

Name the cause:

 

Sputum particularly abundant int he early morning; slight, intermittent blood streaking, occasionally large amounts of blood

Definition
chronic infectious disease
Term

Name the cause:

 

slight persistent blood streaking

Definition
carcinoma
Term

Name the cause:

 

blood clotted; large amounts of blood

Definition
infarction
Term
large amount of blood
Definition
tuberculous cavity
Term
Depressed respiration often has its origins where?
Definition
In the maternal environment during labor, such as sedatives or compromised blood supply to the child; or it may result from mechanical obstruction by mucus
Term
Can a apgar score be considered absolute?
Definition
No
Term
Healthy, full term infant has a chest circumference of what?
Definition
30 to 36 cm
Term
How many centimeters less is a newborn's chest circumference to that of it's head?
Definition
2-3 cm
Term
Difference between the chest and head circumference of a newborn increase with what?
Definition
Increase with prematurity
Term
In what circumstance will the newborn's chest circumference be relatively larger?
Definition
Infant of a poorly controlled diabetic mother
Term
The distance between the nipples is about what?
Definition
1/4 the circumference of the chest
Term
What is the incidence of supernumerary nipples in black is ______ of 1000; in whites its ________ in 1000.
Definition
Blacks: 11.4 / 1000
Whites: 0.9 / 1000
Term
Supernumerary nipples in whites are associated with what?
Definition
Variety of congenital abnormalities
Term
Cyanosis of the hands and feet is called what?
Definition
Acrocyanosis
Term
Is acrocyanosis in the newborn a cause of concern?
Definition
No, common in the newborn and can persist for several days in a cool environment
Term
Do Babies delivered by C-section generally have a more rapid rate than babies delivered vaginally?
Definition
Yes
Term
Babies are obligate ________ breathers.
Definition
Babies are obligate NOSE breathers
Term
What type of breathing is common in newborns?
Definition
Periodic breathing
Term
When does periodic breathing become a cause of concern?
Definition
If the apneic episodes tend to be prolonged and the baby becomes centrally cyanotic
Term
In term infants, when should periodic breathing stop?
Definition
A few hours after birth
Term

APGAR score 0

 

Heart Rate:

Resp effort:

Muscle tone:

Response to catheter in nostril:

Color:

Definition

APGAR score 0

 

Heart Rate: Absent

Resp effort: Absent

Muscle tone: Limp

Response to catheter in nostril: NO response

Color: Blue or pale

Term

APGAR score 1

 

Heart Rate:

Resp effort:

Muscle tone:

Response to catheter in nostril:

Color:

Definition

APGAR score 1

 

Heart Rate: Slow (< 100 bpm_

Resp effort: Slow or irregular

Muscle tone: Some flexion of extremities

Response to catheter in nostril: grimace

Color: body pink, extremities blue

Term

APGAR score 2

 

Heart Rate:

Resp effort:

Muscle tone:

Response to catheter in nostril:

Color:

Definition

APGAR score 2

 

Heart Rate: > 100  bpm

Resp effort: Good crying

Muscle tone: active motion

Response to catheter in nostril: cough or sneeze

Color: completely pink

Term
______ is rare in the newborn and should be considered a problem
Definition
Coughing is rare in the newborn and should be considered a problem
Term
Frequent hiccuping can indicate what?
Definition
Seizures, drug withdrawl, encephalopathy
Term
Newborns rely primarily on what to breath?
Definition
diaphgram
Term
If Gastrointestinal gurgling sounds are persistently heard in the chest, what should you suspect?
Definition
Diaphragmatic hernia
Term
How often does a diapgragmatic Hernia occure?
Definition
1/ 2000 live births
Term
Name 2 conditions that can be differentiated and their sites localized using a double-bell stethoscope in a newborn
Definition
Atelectasis and pneumothorax
Term
A mechanism by which the infant tries to expel trapped air or fetal lung fluid while trying to retain air and increase oxygen levels.
Definition
Respiratory grunting
Term

Give the Resp per Min

 

Newborn:

1 yr:

3 yr:

6 yr:

10 yr:

17 yr:

Definition

Give the Resp per Min

 

Newborn: 30 to 80

1 yr: 20 to 40

3 yr: 20 to 30

6 yr: 16 to 22

10 yr: 16 to 20

17 yr: 12 to 20

Term
What should you be concerned with if the roundness of the child's chest persists past the 2nd year of life?
Definition

Chronic obstructive pulmonary problem,

exp : cystic fibrosis

Term
The breath sound of the young child may sound _____, ________, and more _____ than those of the adult
Definition
The breath sound of the young child may sound louder,   harsher , and more bronchial than those of the adult
Term
What kind of sound is common in the young child?
Definition
Hyperresonance
Term

T/F

 

Loss of resonance in a young child is of no imporance

Definition

 False;

 

 if you sense some loss of resonance, give it as much importance as you would give frank dullness in the adolescent or adult

Term
Pregnant women have a ____ in FRC
Definition
Pregnant women have a decrease in FRC
Term
IN pregnant women, therie is a increase of ____ to _____ in vital capacity
Definition
IN pregnant women, therie is a increase of 100 ml to 200ml in vital capacity
Term
How much does the tidal volume increase?
Definition
40 %
Term
HOw does a pregnant women increase her ventilation?
Definition
By breathing more deeply, not more frequently
Term
In older adults, thoracic spine is _____  with _____ of the lumbar curve
Definition
In older adults, thoracic spine is prominent  with flattening of the lumbar curve
Term
What is Gibbus?
Definition
Extreme kyphosis
Term

Name the condition:

 

Mucus of the bronchi is chronically inflammed, recurrent bacterial infections are common. Dyspnea is present although not severe, and cough and sputum are impressive

Definition
Chronic Bronchitis
Term
What condition can result in right ventricular failure with dependent edema?
Definition
Chronic Bronchitis
Term

Named condition:

 

Chronic dilation of the bronchi or bronchioles is caused by repeated pulmonary infections and bronchial obstruction

Definition
Bronchiectasis
Term
What is the Kartagener syndrome and what is it characterized by?
Definition
An Autosomal recessive condition, characterized by bronchiectasis, sinusitis, dextrocardia, and male inferitility
Term

Name the condition:

 

 

Most severe COPD, a condition in which air may take over and dominate space in a way that disrupts fxn.

 

Alveolar walls are permanently damaged and reduced in number.

 

Chornic bronchiectasis is a precursor

Definition
Emphysema
Term

Name the condition:

 

Overinflated lungs tend ot be hyperresonsnat on percussion.

 

Prolongerd expiraotry effort, longer than 4 to 5 seconds to expel air

 

Dyspnea is common even at rest

 

Unproductive cough

Definition
Emphysema
Term
Name Condition:

Coughs, chronic and often excessive sputum production, an dyspnea are prominent features
Definition
COPD
Term
When should you expect airway obstruction?
Definition
When forced expiration is greater than 4 to 5 seconds
Term
Bronchiolitis occurs most often in what age group?
Definition
Infants younger than 6 months
Term
Name condition:

Hyperinflation of the lungs

Expiration is difficult
Viral
Definition
Bronchiolitis
Term
Name condition:

Floppiness of the trachea or airway, a lack of rigidity
Definition
Tracheomalacia
Term
Name condition:

Infant has trouble breathing
Definition
respiratory distress syndrome
Term
Who has the highest risk of RDS?
Definition
White males and the 2nd twin
Term
Name condition

Child awakens suddenly, frightened, with a harsh, bark like cough
Definition
CROUP
Term
Does fever accompany CROUP?
Definition
Not always
Term
What is the age range of CROUP? Who gets it more?
Definition
1 1/2 to 3 years
Boys
Term
Name Condition:

Acute, life threatening disease almost always caused by H. influenzae type B.
Definition
Epiglottitis
Term
Name condition:

Begins suddenly and progress rapidly, often to full obstruction of the airway and resulting in death.
Occurs most often between the ages of 3 and 7
Definition
Epiglottitis
Term
Name condition:

Child is sitting straight up with neck extended and head held forward, appears very anxious and ill, unable to swallow, and is drooling from an open mouth; cough is not common. Fever may be high. Epiglottis appears beefy red
Definition
Epiglottitis
Term
Name condition:

Autosomal recessive disorder of exocrine glands involving lungs, pancreas, and sweat glands
Definition
Term
Name condition:

Older than 40 yrs, history of venous thromboembolism, surgery with anesthesia, longer than 30 mins, heart disease, cancer, fracture of the pelvis and leg, obesity, and acquired or genetic thrombophilia
Definition
Pulmonary Eombolism
Term
Name condition:

Pleuritic chest pain in the absence of dyspnea
Definition
Pulmonary embolism
Term
Name condition:

Massive disease of the lungs causes gradual obstruction that produces a more gradual hypertrophy of the right ventricle, increased stress and ultimate heart failure.
Definition
Cor Pulmonale
Term
Lung cancer generally refers to_______
Definition
bronchogenic carcinoma
Term
Name condition:

Presence of blood in the pleural cavity
Definition
Hemothorax
Term
Coin click will be absent in what condition?
Definition
Hemothorax, with no air or if blood predominates
Term
Name condition:

Presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity
Definition
Pneumothorax
Term
Name condition:

Positive coin click
Definition
Pneumothorax
Term
Name condition:

Unexplained but persistent tachycardia may be a clue to what?
Definition
Minimal pneumothorax
Term
Name condition:

Entire resp tract may be overwhelmed by interstitial inflammation and necrosis extending throughout the bronchiolar and alveolar tissue
Definition
Influenza
Term
Name condition:

Inflammatory response of the bronchioles and alveolar space to an infective agent
Exudates lead to lung consolidation, resulting in dyspnea, tachypnea, and crackles
Definition
Pneumonia
Term
Name condition:

Well defined, circumscribed mass defined by inflammation, suppuration, and subsequent central necrosis
Definition
Lung Abscess
Term
Name condition:

Percussion note is dull and breath sounds distant or absent over the affected area
Definition
Lung abscess
Term
Name condition:

Fluid collected in the pleural spaces is purulent exudate, arising most commonly from adjacent infected, sometimes traumatized tissue
Definition
empyema
Term
Name condition:

Breath sounds are distant or absent in the affected area, the percussion note is dull, vocal fremitus is absent, and the patient is often febrile and tachypneic and appears ill
Definition
Empyema
Term
What is Grocco's triangle?
Definition
Right angled area of dullness over the posterior chest, which can sometimes be percussed opposite a large pleural effusion, the diaphragm on the horizontal of the triangle, the spinous process the vertical.
Term
Name condition: excessive nonpurulent fluid in the pleural space can result in permanent fibrotic thickening
Definition
Pleural effusion
Term
Name condition:

Inflammatory process involving the visceral and parietal pleura, often the result of pulmonary infections, bacterial or viral, and sometimes associated with neoplasm or asbestosis.
Definition
Pleurisy
Term
Name condition:

Pleura becomes dry, actually edematous and fibrinous, making breathing difficult
Definition
pleurisy
Term
Name condition:

inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchial tube
Definition
bronchitis
Term
Name condition:

incomplete expansion of the lungs at birth or the collapse of the lung at any age
Definition
Atelectasis
Term
A high birth weight ( > 4.5 kg) babies is in increased risk of what?
Definition
Asthma
Term
Name condition:

COPD characterized by airway inflammation and generally resulting from airway hyperactivity triggered by allergens, anxiety, upper resp infection, smoke, or exercise.
Definition
ASTHMA
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