Rangi Shand Flashcards
1
Q
When assessing Rangi which part of the body would you assess for the presence of central cyanosis?
A
Oral mucosa
2
Q
What process is not required in order for effective respiration to occur?
A
Obstruction
3
Q
What is a warning sign of acute respiratory distress?
A
A blue tinge to the mouth and lips
4
Q
What would be most important for you to remember when auscultating Rangi’s posterior chest?
A
Listen at each site for at least one complete respiratory cycle
5
Q
When auscultating the apices of Rangi’s lungs, where would you place your stethoscope?
A
Slightly above the clavicle
6
Q
What describes a wheeze?
A
High-pitched, musical sounds heard primarily during expiration
