Perfusion/pulmonary: normal vs abnormal Flashcards
1
Q
what is considered easily palpable
A
2+
2
Q
pulses equal and symmetric
A
unequal pulses
3
Q
capillary refill less than 2 seconds
A
delayed capillary refill
4
Q
no respiratory distress
A
mild, moderate, severe respiratory distress
5
Q
normal respiratory rate
A
tachypnea (increased breathing rate) (sign of respiratory distress)
6
Q
normal effort (meaning the pt is breathing normally)
A
accessory muscle use (sign of respiratory distress)
7
Q
what is it called when you cant really hear the breath sounds
A
diminished breath sounds
8
Q
breath sounds clear and equal
A
wheezing
rales (sounds like rattling and crackles)
rhonchi (resemble snoring can be seen with pts who have COPD)
