Respiratory Examination Flashcards
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Respiratory Exam: What to check for on hands and arms?
A
Tar Staining Leukonikia Kolyonikia Capillary Refill Peripheral Cyanosis Palmer Erythema Clubbing Fine Tremor Flapping Tremor Pulse Tracking Marks
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Respiratory Exam: What to check for on head?
A
Anaemia
Central Cyanosis on Tongue
Tonsils
3
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Respiratory Exam: What to check for on Neck?
A
Tracheal Position
Cricosternal Distance
JVP
Lymph Nodes
4
Q
Name the cervical lymph nodes?
A
Submental Submandibular Pre Auricular Post Auricular Occipital Anterior Cervical Posterior Cervical Supraclavicular
5
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Respiratory Exam: what to inspect for?
A
Scarring
Skeletal Deformities
Skin Lesions
6
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Respiratory Exam: Steps?
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Inspection Palpation Percussion: Apices, Upper, Mid, Lower and Axilla Auscultation Vocal Resonance