Respiratory Final Exam Flashcards

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Inspect the thorax

A
Thoracic cage
respiratory rate and pattern
skin
person's position
person's facial expression
level of consciousness
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2
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palpate the thorax

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confirm symmetrical chest expansion
tactile fremitus
detect any lumps, masses or tenderness
trachea

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3
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percuss the thorax

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determine percussion not that predominates over the lung fields
diaphragmatic excursion

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4
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auscultate the lungs

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listen posterior, lateral and anterior
any abnormal breath sounds
if so, perform bronchohpony, whispered pectoriloquy and egophony
any adventitious sounds?

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Order of steps

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Neuro
Inspect the thorax
palpate the thorax
percuss the thorax
auscultate the lungs
cardio, general
abdomen
musculoskeletal
additional tests, related to musculoskelatal 
closure
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