Resp Exam-General Inspection

Question 1

Things to look for Resp exam gen inspection

Answer 1

-Body Habitus: ie cachexia
-Signs of respiratory distress
-Body position: tripod or pursed lips
-Connected to a respirator or O2 supply
-any sputum specimen pots
-is the patient coughing or wheezing
-does the patient appear to be unwell or in pain