Physical Diagnosis of the Respiratory System Flashcards
0
Q
Bronchioles to alveoli
A
Gas Exchange System
1
Q
Nasal cavity to bronchioles
A
Conducting System
2
Q
Primary muscle of respiration
A
Diaphragm
3
Q
Normal RR
A
14-20/min
4
Q
Percussion
Soft intensity
High pitch
Short duration
Thigh mm
A
Flatness
5
Q
Percussion
Medium intensity
Medium pitch
Medium duration - liver
A
Dullness
6
Q
Percussion
Loud intensity
Low pitch
Long duration - normal lung
A
Resonance
7
Q
Percussion
Very loud
Lower pitch
Longer duration
Not found in the lungs
A
Hyperresonance
8
Q
Not found in the lungs
A
Tympany
9
Q
Pleximeter finger
A
Middle finger of the left hand
10
Q
Ideal length of stethoscope
A
10-12 inches
11
Q
Part of the stet
High pitch sounds
A
Diaphragm
12
Q
Part of the stethoscope
Low pitch sounds
A
Bell
13
Q
Emphysema
A
Trachea, diaphragm, heart pulled down
