Respiratory Assessment Flashcards

1
Q

What does ABC stand for?

A

airway, breathing, and circulation

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2
Q

Subjective Data includes…

A

the patient’s history and major health concerns

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3
Q

Objective Data includes…

A

Physical exam

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4
Q

Examples of current problems that would be subjective data include…

A

cough, shortness of air, and chest pain when breathing

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5
Q

Subjective data of patient history includes…

A

respiratory illness, allergies/asthma, TB, cancer

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6
Q

Subjective data of lifestyle habits include…

A

smoking, and environmental exposure

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7
Q

Subjective data of self care behaviors include…

A

immunizations

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8
Q

What equipment is needed during a physical exam?

A

stethoscope

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9
Q

What are the steps during a physical exam in order?

A

1) Inspection
2) Palpation
3) Percussion
4) Auscultation

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10
Q

What is a normal costal angle?

A

less than 90 degrees

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11
Q

What is normal skin color?

A

Even skin tone on the chest and lips; nail beds are pinkish

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12
Q

What are abnormal nail beds?

A

clubbing

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13
Q

What are abnormal lip and mucosa findings and what does it indicate?

A

cyanosis, indicates a lack of oxygen

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14
Q

What is abnormal skin findings?

A

extremely pale skin

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15
Q

What is an abnormal respiratory rhythm?

A

uneven

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16
Q

Anteroposterior transverse diameter ratio?

A

1:2

17
Q

What is the ratio of a barrel chest?

A

1:1

18
Q

What is an abnormal spinal curvature finding and what does it affect?

A

greater than 45 degrees affects respiratory volume

19
Q

What is lordosis?

A

an excessive curvature in the lumbar

20
Q

What is scoliosis?

A

an S shaped spine

21
Q

What is kyphosis?

A

an outward curvature of the spine (hunchback)

22
Q

Is a tripod posture normal or abnormal?

A

abnormal

23
Q

Is symmetric thorax expansion normal or abnormal?

A

normal

24
Q

Bulges, tenderness, or abnormal movements are normal or abnormal?

A

abnormal

25
Q

What is tactile fremitus?

A

faint vibration through the chest wall

26
Q

Is moisture on the skin abnormal or normal?

A

abnormal

27
Q

Dry intact skin is normal or abnormal?

A

normal

28
Q

Are skin lesions normal or abnormal?

A

abnormal