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Assessing Nose, Sinuses, Thorax, and Lungs Flashcards

1
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The structure and function of the nose and sinuses

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Assessing Nose and Sinuses

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The focus on the nose and sinuses as the first part of the Respiratory System.

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Structure and Function

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3
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Consists of a bridge and the tip

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External Nose

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4
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Two oval openings

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Nares

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5
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Between the roof of the mouth and the cranium

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Nasal Cavity

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6
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Line accorded applied

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Septum

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7
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Supply of blood

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Kiesselbach Area

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8
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Compiled superior, middle, and inferior divisions

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Turbinates

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9
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Projects from the lateral walls

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Conchae

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10
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Filters large particles from the air

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Vibrissae

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11
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Underlies the each put up tents

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Meatus and Nasolacrimal Duct

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12
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Four pairs

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Paranasal Sinuses

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13
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Above the eyes

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Frontal Sinuses

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14
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Upper jaw location

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Maxillary Sinuses

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15
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Located deeper

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Ethmoidal and Sphenoidal Sinuses

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16
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The leaning towards clinical significance

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Biological and Cultural Behavior Variations

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17
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Color differences

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Nose

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18
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By uvula, lip, palate, and teeth

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Sinuses

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19
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The data driven

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Health Assessment

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20
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Painful growths inside the nose

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Nasal Polyp

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21
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Septum hole inside the nose

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Perforated Septum

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22
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The structure and function of the thorax and lungs

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Assessing Thorax and Lungs

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23
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The focus on the thorax and lungs as the fundamental components of the Respiratory System

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Structure and Function

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24
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Identifies the portion of the body extending from the base of the neck superiorly to the level of the diaphragm inferiorly

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Thorax

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25
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Involved with the Sternum, 12 pairs of Ribs, 12 Thoracic Vertebrae, muscles, and cartilage

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Thoracic Cage

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26
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Lies in the center of the chest

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Sternum / Breastbone

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27
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Important landmark mended in the Manubrium

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Suprasternal Notch

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28
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Location for the counting Second Pair of Ribs

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Sternal Angle / Angle of Louis

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29
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The main structure of the Thoracic Cage

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12 Pairs of Ribs

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30
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Curves up immediately under the Clavicles

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First Pair of Ribs

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31
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Easily located adjacent to the Sternal Angle

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Second Pair of Ribs and Intercostal Spaces

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32
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Lies superior to all pair of cartilages

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Fourth Pair of Ribs

33
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Landmark for assessment

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Costal Angle

34
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Floating Ribs

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11th and 12th Pair of Ribs

35
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The Vertebra Prominens

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7th Cervical Vertebra

36
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Anterior Chest

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Midsternal Line and Right and Left Midclavicular Lines

37
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Extended Chest

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Vertebral Line and Right and Left Scapular Lines

38
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From the apex of the axillae to the level of 12th rib

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Midaxillary Line

39
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From the anterior axillary fold up to the anterolateral aspect of the thorax

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Anterior Axillary Line

40
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From the posterior axillary fold down to the posterolateral aspect of the chest wall

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Posterior Axillary Line

41
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Lined by the pleural membranes

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Mediastinum

42
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Lies anterior to the esophagus

43
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C-shaped rings

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Hyaline Cartilage

44
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Bifurcates sternally

45
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Bifurcates repeatedly

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Bronchioles

46
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Channeled into alveolar sacs

47
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Two-cone shaped, elastic structures suspended, within the Thoracic Cavity

48
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Each lung extends slightly above the Clavicle

49
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At the level of the diaphragm

50
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Lines the Thoracic Cavity

51
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Lines the chest cavity

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Parietal Pleura

52
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Covers the external surfaces of the lungs

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Visceral Pleura

53
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Between two pleural layers

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Pleural Space

54
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Mechanical act of breathing and is accomplished by expansion of the chest vertically and horizontally

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External Respiration / Internal Respiration

55
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Enlargement of the chest cavity

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Inspiration

56
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Occurs in the bound diaphragm

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Expiration

57
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Bound to cellular demands intended

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Breathing Patterns

58
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The leaning towards clinical significance

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Biological and Cultural Behavior Variations

59
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The associated differences

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Lung Volumes and Capacities

60
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The essential examination

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Health Assessment

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High sound

62
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Moderate sound

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Bronchovesicular

63
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Low sound

64
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High-pitched, short popping, sound

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Crackles (Fine)

65
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Low-pitched, bubbling moist, sounds

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Crackles (Coarse)

66
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Low-pitched, dry grating, sound

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Pleural Friction Rub

67
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High-pitched, musical, sound

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Wheeze (Sibilant)

68
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Low-pitched, snoring or moaning, sound

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Wheeze (Sonorous)

69
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12-20 cpm

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More than 24 cpm

71
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Less than 10 cpm

72
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Increased rate and increased depth

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Hyperventilation

73
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Low-pitched, snoring or moaning, sound

74
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Decreased rate and decreased depth

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Hypoventilation

75
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Alternate periods

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Cheyne-Stokes Respiration

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Apnea

77
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Significant disorganization

78
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Significant difficulty

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Air Trapping

NCM_101 | Health Assessment (11 decks)

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