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FPC_ Pulmonary Exam (1).
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- FPC Chapter 2.2 & 2.3
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- FPC Chapter 2.2 & 2.3
FPC_ Pulmonary Exam (1).
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FPC: Pulmonary Exam3 things to do before beginning a physical exam - ANS-1. Confirm the correct pt
2. Introduce yourself
3. Wash hands
A barrel chest could indicate... - ANS-COPD
Flail chest - ANS-fracture of two or more adjacent ribs in two or more places that allows
for free movement of the fractured segment
-- chest trauma, surgical wounds, etc.
Tracheal displacement - ANS-Pleural effusion or tension pneumothorax: Go to uninjured
side
Atelectasia (collapsed lung): collapsed side
Accessory muscle use on inspiration and expiration - ANS-inspiration: neck/shoulders
expiration: abdomen
Increased tactile fremitus could indicate... - ANS-pneumonia
Decreased tactile fremitus could indicate... - ANS-asthma
pleural effusion
pneumothorax (air in pleural cavity)
Dull percussion could indicate... - ANS-Presence of fluid or scarring
-- Pneumonia
-- Pleural effusion
Hyper-resonant percussion could indicate.. - ANS-Presence of extra air
-- asthma
-- pneumothorax
Unilateral decrease or delay in chest expansion - ANS-pleural effusion or pneumothorax
on the affected side
Aegophony could indicate... - ANS-consolidation
-- pneumonia
-- COPD
Wheezes can indicate... - ANS-pneumonia, asthma, COPD
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