Advanced Lung Step 17 COPD Asthma 1. How does abduction and external rotation of arm optimize the pleural space examination?*A. Increased space between ribsB. Allows mobilization of pleural fluidC. Given that most pleural effusions are lateral, it facilitates access to that areaD. A and C2. What is the typical ‘lung profile’ seen in a patient with respiratory distress who likely is having COPD exacerbation?*A. Bilateral A linesB. Bilateral B linesC. Bilateral A lines without lung slidingD. A/B profile3. If a ‘lung profile’ suggests COPD/Asthma in an acutely respiratory failure patient (non-invasive ventilation or endotracheally intubated), what should be your next step?*A. No steps, the particular lung profile corresponds to COPD/Asthma at all timesB. Adjust ventilator settings and re-examine lung ultrasoundC .Check posterior lung fields for consolidationD. Examine the lower extremity deep vessels in search of pulmonary embolism4.What finding in COPD may be mistaken for pneumothorax due to absent lung sliding*A. PneumoniaB. BlebsC. Pulmonary embolismD. A and B5. What is the typical ‘lung profile’ seen in patients having an asthma exacerbation?*A Bilateral A linesB. Bilateral B linesC. A/B profileD. No particular profilesd Choice