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ChiroBoards2: Lungs and Thorax

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Barrel Chest is seen with what 2 conditions =   COPD and Cystic Fibrosis  
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AP = Lateral diameter of thorax (1:1 ratio) =   Barrel Chest  
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Pectus Excavatum, aka =   Funnel Chest  
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Marked depression of the sternum (sunken in) =   Pectus Excavatum (funnel chest)  
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Pectus Carinatum, aka =   Pigeon Chest  
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Forward protrusion of the sternum (like keel of a ship) =   Pectus Carinatum (pigeon chest)  
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Rapid shallow breathing =   Tachypnea  
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Slow breathing =   Bradypnea  
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group of quick, shallow inspirations followed by irregular periods of apnea (no pattern) =   Biot's breathing  
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characterized by alternating periods of apnea and hyperpnea (has pattern). Also this condition has respiratory acidosis.   Cheyne Stokes Respiration  
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breathing is first rapid and shallow but as metabolic acidosis worsens, breathing becomes deep, slow, labored, and gasping. =   Kussmaul's  
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"Air hunger breathing" =   Kussmaul's  
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Pitted nails seen with   psoriasis (look for silver scales)  
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Seen on nails with Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis   Splinter Hemorrhage  
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Transverse ridges assoc. with acute severe disease =   Beau's Lines  
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Inflammation of the nail fold near the cuticle   Paronychia  
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Nail base has angle of greater than 180 degrees =   Clubbing  
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What kind of nail may indicate hypoxia/COPD?   Clubbing  
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Spoon nail aka.   Koilonychia  
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Koilonychia indicates =   iron deficient anemia  
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Thoracic excursion aka.   Respiratory Excursion  
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Explain procedure for respiratory excursion =   Place hands over the posterior ribs and have the patient take a deep breath  
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What is tactile fremitus entail? =   palpable vibration; pt. is instructed to say 99 in a deep voice  
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Increased tactile fremitus seen with what =   Increased fluid, i.e Pneumonia  
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Decreased tactile fremitus seen with what = (4 conditions)   Emphysema, Pneumothorax; Atelectasis; and Pleurisy (PEPA)  
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Percussion Tones = Resonant   Normal over lung tissue  
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Percussion Tones = Hyperressonant   Emphysema; Pneumothorax (Increased air in chest)  
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Percussion Tones = Dull   Pneumonia; Atelectasis (Increased density)  
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Diaphragmatic Exursion = What is the normal distance between exhalation/inhalation points when compared side to side?   3-5 cm  
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You suspect a pt. has pneumonia, or pneumothorax, after getting a positive on diaphragmatic excursion... what is your next step to confirm?   Take a chest xray.  
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Breath Sounds = Vesicular = duration?   Inspiration is longer than Expiration  
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Breath Sounds = Vesicular = location?   Most of lung; especially the base  
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Breath Sounds = Bronchovesicular = duration?   Inspiration equals expiration  
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Breath Sounds = Bronchvesicular = location?   Anterior 1st-2nd ribs post. between scapula at apex  
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Breath Sounds = Bronchial = duration?   Expiration is longer than inspiration  
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Breath Sounds = Bronchial = location?   Over manubrium  
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Breath Sounds = Tracheal = duration?   Inspiration equals expiration  
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Breath Sounds = Tracheal = location?   Over trachea in neck  
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Breath Sounds = small clicking, bubbling, or rattling sounds in the lungs. Also can be described as moist, dry, fine, and coarse =   Rales  
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Rales often occurs in what condition =   Bronchitis  
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Breath Sounds = Sounds that resemble snoring. They occur when air is blocked or becomes rough through large airways =   Rhonchi  
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Rhonchi often occurs in what condition =   Bronchiectasis  
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Breath Sounds = High pitched sounds produced by narrowed airways. The can be heard upon exhalation =   Wheezes  
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Wheezes are seen in two generational populations with 2 different conditions =   Asthma in young people ; Emphysema in older people  
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Breath Sounds = A wheeze-like sound heard on inspiration and is usually due to a blockage of airflow.   Stridor  
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If abnormal breath sounds are heard then proceed with what?   performing vocal resonance  
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what is used to perform vocal resonance testing?   stethoscope  
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If clear, distinct sounds are heard as pt. says "99", consolidation is present = what terminology?   Bronchophony  
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If you hear "aaaaa" as pt. says "eeeee", consolidation is present = terminology?   Egophony  
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Asthma = percussion?   resonant  
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Asthma = fremitus?   decreased  
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Asthma = breath sounds?   wheezing  
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Atelectasis = percussion?   dull/flat  
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Atelectasis = fremitus?   decreased  
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Atelectasis = breath sounds?   absent  
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Bronchiectasis = percussion?   Resonant  
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Bronchiectasis =fremitus?   Normal  
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Bronchiectasis = breath sounds?   Rhonchi  
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Bronchitis = percussion?   Resonant  
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Bronchitis = fremitus?   Normal  
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Bronchitis = breath sounds?   Rales  
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Emphysema = percussion?   Hyperressonant  
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Emphysema = fremitus?   Decreased  
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Emphysema = breath sounds?   Wheezing  
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Pleurisy = percussion?   Resonant  
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Pleurisy = fremitus?   Decreased  
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Pleurisy = breath sounds?   Crackles (Friction Rub)  
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Pneumothorax = percussion?   Hyperresonant  
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Pneumothorax = fremitus?   Decreased  
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Pneumothorax = breath sounds?   decreased  
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Pneumonia = percussion?   Dull  
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Pneumonia = fremitus?   Increased  
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Pneumonia = breath sounds?   Egophony, bronchophony, whispering pectoriloquy, Crack  
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If the words "1,2,3" are heard clearly and distincly, consolidation is present. = what test?   Whispered Pectoriloquy  
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Lobar Pneumonia = 4 stages =   1) Consolidation, 2) Red Hepatization, 3) Gray Hepitization, 4) Resolution  
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Exam Findings for Lobar Pneumonia = (7)   Productive Cough at 10 days, Dull percussion, Rales, Increased tactile fremitus, Rusty brown sputum; silhouette sign; air bronchogram  
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Productive cough at 10 days = seen in?   Lobar Pneumonia  
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Rales, aka =   Crackles  
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Rusty brown sputum = seen in?   Lobar Pneumonia  
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Silhoutte sign = seen in?   Lobar Pneumonia  
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Air bronchogram is positive in?   Lobar Pneumonia  
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Red jelly sputum; what condition? (seen in immunocompromised hosts)   Friedlander's Pneumonia  
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What bacteria causes Friedlander's Pneumonia?   Klebsiella pneumona  
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what is the most common opportunistic infection?   Pneumocystic Carinii  
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Pneumocystic Carinii is caused by =   yeast/fungus  
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Pneumocystic Carinii is most commonly seen in this type of patient =   AIDs patient  
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Cytomegalovirus is most commonly seen in this type of patient =   AIDs patient  
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Tuberculosis is caused by what bacteria?   mycobacterium (tuberculosis)  
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What condition presents with productive cough, yellow/green sputum, and has ghon lesions on xray?   TB  
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ghon lesions on xray with what condition?   TB  
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Ghon lesions start where in the lungs?   At the Apices  
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Special tests for Tuberculosis: (3)   Tine test/Mantoux test ; Purified protein derivative test; Sputum Culture  
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Most definitive test for Tuberculosis is =   Sputum Culture  
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Usually produces an exudative pleural effusion and stabbing chest pain that worsens b respiration and cough =   Pleurisy  
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Pleurisy Exam findings?   Dull percussion, non-productive cough, decreased respiratory excursion, decreased tactile fremitus, friction rub present, decreased breath sounds, :(+) Schepelmann's test  
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(+) Schepelmann's test seen with ?   Pleurisy  
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Unilateral darkening of the chest due to collapse of the lung; tracheal shifts AWAY from lesion = what condition?   Pneumothorax  
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Bronchial obstruction due to a mucous plug causes lung collapse in what condition? =   Atelectasis  
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On xray, a collapsed lung is seen with increased density and the mediastinal shift to the same side, = what condition?   Atelectasis  
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Irreversible focal bronchial dilation that presents with a chronic, productive cough =   Bronchiectasis  
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What test is necessary to diagnose and confirm Bronchiectasis?   CT scan  
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Defined by a long term cough with mucous and shortness of breath, and wheezing. (Smoking is the main cause) =   Chronic Bronchitis/ COPD  
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What respiratory condition will show increased eosinophils on labs?   Asthma  
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Bronchospasm constricting airways =   Asthma  
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Type I hypersensitivity reaction that is usually triggered by airborne allergens =   Asthma  
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Presents with tachycardia, tachypnea, decreased tactile fremitus, wheezing, eosinophils and IgE rise = condition?   Asthma  
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Curshmann's spirals and Charcot Laden Crystals = seen in ....   Asthma  
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Destruction of elastic pulmonary connective tissue results in permanent dilation of alveoli air sacs = condition?   Emphysema  
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Caused by a deficiency of alpha 1 anti-trypsin   Emphysema  
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Emphysema is due to a deficiency of what?   alpha 1 anti-trypsin  
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Presents with decreased tactile fremtius, hyperresonant percussion, decreased breath sounds, and prolonged expiration with an expiratory wheeze = condition?   Emphysema  
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In Emphysema, fluid will accumulate where first?   costophrenic recesses  
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Xray findings for Emphysema = (4)   Bilateral darkening lung fields; narrowed compressed heart; horizontal ribs; flattening of diaphragmatic domes  
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Pancoast tumor is an example of this type of carcinoma and is directly related to smoking = Bronchogenic Carcinoma   Bronchogenic Carcinoma  
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Primary malignant lung tumor that starts in the area of the bronchus   Bronchogenic Carcinoma  
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Long term hx of smoking; non-productive cough for more than 30 days; afebrile; dyspnea; weight loss; and clubbing of the finger nails = what condition?   Bronchogenic Carcinoma  
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Costochodritis, aka =   Tietze Syndrome  
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This condition exhibits palpable tenderness at the costosternal articulation =   Costochondritis (Tietze Syndrome)  
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CN most commonly associated with Herpes Zoster =   CN V  
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Herpes Zoster, aka =   Shingles  
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Disease with abnormal collection of inflammatory cells (granulomas) that form as nodules =   Sarcoidosis  
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granulomas that most often appear in the lungs or lymph nodes = what condition?   Sarcoidosis  
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Sarcoidosis is seen in which cultural descent, in US =   African  
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Sarcoidosis on xrays show =   bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy  
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Unilateral hilar lymphadenopathy is seen with what condition?   Hodgkin's  
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Cancer of the lymphatic system that can spread to the spleen?   Hodgkin's  
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Hodgkin's can bee seen most commonly in what demographical group?   YOUNG, caucasian males  
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Presents with fever, night sweats, weight loss, intense pruritis (release of IgE) and enlarged spleen =   Hodgkin's  
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Best diagnosis for Hodgkin's =   Reed Sternberg cells, on biopsy  
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Chronic, progressive, and frequently fatal genetic disease of the body's sweat and mucus glands   Cystic Fibrosis  
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Loss of excessive amounts of salt; thick accumulations of mucus in intestines and lungs; COPD; Barrel Chest; pancreatic insufficiency; and meconium ileus is seen in what condition?   Cystic Fibrosis  
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