Advanced Lung Step 1, Part 3 Lung Profiles 1. The ultrasound basis for use of lung profiles are:* A. Harmonic imaging techniques B. Gain setting techniques C. Artifacts D. Crystal deflections 2. An A/B profile with lung sliding is most suggestive of what?* A. Pulmonary edema B. Pleural effusion C. Pneumothorax D. Pneumonia 3. An A profile in a patient with respiratory failure should prompt what study next?* A. Lower extremity vascular studies for DVT and suspicion for pulmonary embolism B. Posterior lung exam in search of consolidation for atelectasis or pneumonia C. Cardiac examination in search of heart failure D. Both A and B 4. B profile is suggestive of:* A. Pulmonary edema B.Pneumothorax C. Pleural effusions bilaterally D. Pulmonary embolisim 5. T or F: Absent lung sliding always means pneumothorax.* A. True B. False Reading: UF Local Material: Pneumonia Supporting Literature (with figures) Pneumonia
