Lung Step 2 Part 2 Pulmonary Edema 1. What anatomical change is suspected to be responsible for appearance of the “B” line?* A. Massive fluid collection in all parts of the lung B. Thickened interlobular septa of alveoli C. Thickened lung line D. Thickened lung tissue with fluid 2. T or F: An A/B profile suggests pulmonary edema on the side of the B findings* A. True B. False 3. What does the 3 in B3 lines indicate?* A. There are 3 B lines present on the acoustic window examined B. The B lines are 3 mm apart on the acoustic window examined C. There are 3 locations where B lines are found on the chest wall D. None of the above, no such thing as B3 lines 4. Massive pulmonary edema can show up as full hyperechoic finding below the pleural line, what other findings can show this?* A. Pulmonary contusion B. Pneumonia C. Pleural effusion D. A and B 5. T or F: When B lines are found on a particular window, it can be assumed that lung sliding is present also in that window* A. True B. False Reading: UF Local Lung Basic Pulmonary Edema Figures: Figure 2a – Pulmonary Edema B lines Figure 2 – Lung Full B Lines Figure1-Pulmonary Edema
