DSA/CIS: Respiratory Exam Flashcards
Where would a needle thoracentesis take place?
2nd intercostal space superior to 3rd rib
-midclavicular line
Where would chest tubes be inserted?
4th intercostal space superior to 5th rib
-mid or anterior axillary line
Where would the lower margin of the endotracheal tube on a chest x-ray be found?
T4
Where would a thoracentesis take place?
7th intercostal space
What are important vital signs?
Respiratory Rate Heart Rate Blood Pressure Temperature Oxygen Saturation
What is a normal respiratory rate?
14-20 breaths per minute
What are causes of a bad waveform?
Improper placement
Hypoperfusion
Hypothermia
Motion artifact
What does capnography measure?
Ventilation
What are signs of hypoxia?
Cyanosis
-bluish discoloration of skin and mucus
What causes a traumatic flail chest?
Multiple rib fractures that may cause paradoxical movements of thorax
-lungs move in different directions than normal
Using accessory muscles for respiration can be a sign of respiratory distress. In what illnesses is this seen in?
Asthma
COPD
Airway obstruction
Viral illnesses
What can cause stridor
Croup
Epiglottitis
Upper airway foreign body
Anaphylaxis
What is atelectasis?
Complete or partial collapse of the entire lung or area (lobe) of the lung
-collapse of alveolar lung tissue
What are signs of atelectasis?
Shallow breathing or shortness of breath especially after surgery
-diaphragmatic excursion elevated one side of the body
What is an incentive spirometer?
Device that measures how deeply a person can inhale
-can treat atelectasis
