Physical exam of the respiratory system

 

Normal lung sound during percussion

• Dullness

• Resonance

• Tympanic

• Hyperresonance

Kussmaul breathing pattern is often observed in

• Metabolic acidosis

• Asthma exacerbation

• Thoracic trauma

• Tuberculosis

Normal capillary refill lasts

• Less than 1 second

• Less than 2 seconds

• Less than 3 seconds

• Less than 4 seconds

Barrel chest happens in

• Pneumothorax

• Atelectasis

• Pneumonia

• COPD

Sibilant wheeze is often heard on

• Emphysema

• Croup

• Asthma

• Acute epiglottitis

Pleural friction rub is heard on

• Pleuritis

• Bronchiectasis

• Pleural efussion

• Pulmonary edema