Respiratory Assessment Flashcards
What does ABC stand for?
airway, breathing, and circulation
Subjective Data includes…
the patient’s history and major health concerns
Objective Data includes…
Physical exam
Examples of current problems that would be subjective data include…
cough, shortness of air, and chest pain when breathing
Subjective data of patient history includes…
respiratory illness, allergies/asthma, TB, cancer
Subjective data of lifestyle habits include…
smoking, and environmental exposure
Subjective data of self care behaviors include…
immunizations
What equipment is needed during a physical exam?
stethoscope
What are the steps during a physical exam in order?
1) Inspection
2) Palpation
3) Percussion
4) Auscultation
What is a normal costal angle?
less than 90 degrees
What is normal skin color?
Even skin tone on the chest and lips; nail beds are pinkish
What are abnormal nail beds?
clubbing
What are abnormal lip and mucosa findings and what does it indicate?
cyanosis, indicates a lack of oxygen
What is abnormal skin findings?
extremely pale skin
What is an abnormal respiratory rhythm?
uneven