Respiratory Quiz Flashcards
List the 4 sinus locations
- Ethmoid
- Maxillary
- Frontal
- Sphenoid
What is the breathing sequence, in order?
- Diaphram contracts,
- Lateral costal expansion as the ribs move up and out,
- Upper chest rises (accessory respiratory muscles should be at rest)__
Pain tends to be milder and persistent over time
Chronic Sinusitis
Symptoms last less than 4 weeks.
Acute Sinusitis
Headaches worsen with actions like coughing, bending forward, or straining
Acute Sinusitis
Symptoms last more than 12 weeks or reoccur frequently.
Chronic Sinusitis
Low-grade, persistent headache, especially in the forehead area
Chronic Sinusitis
Which of the following are considered Red Flags for Sinusitus?
Fever, facial trauma, and intense swelling affecting vision and hearing
Please give 1 Homecare/hydro specific to sinusitis.
gently blow nose, avoid irritants, facial steam
List 2 accessory breathing muscles of inspiration.
SCM, Scalenes,
List 2 accessory breathing muscles of expiration
Internal intercostals, abdominals, QL’s
List 3 indications for respiratory assessment and treatment
COPD, Post-operation, bedrest, thorax abnormalities, postural disorders such as hyperkyphosis, scoliosis, voice training, smokers who want to quit, allergies, chronic pain, improved breath awareness, PTSD, athletes.
List 4 special tests you can perform for respiratory patients:
- Rib excursion, Lobe expansion test, percussion, auscultation, vocal/tactile fremitus
. 2 essential questions for chronic bronchitis?
blood in sputum, fever, productive cough, osteoporosis. Shortness of breath, dr. meds. Underlying cardio. sleep position/activity level
What is the purpose of doing a lobe expansion test (upper/middle/lower)?
- To assess the symmetry and movement of the ribs
What are 2 contraindications to postural drainage?
- Bony prominence
- Hemoptysis
- Osteoporosis
- Positional inverted with ha or High BP
Your client has emphysema; she is 80 years old and has high blood pressure. She has a small frame. She is coming for a massage to help with her tired and sore muscles throughout her ribs, back and chest. Her skin is fragile and thin.
What are two history questions you will ask her?
Meds? DR ok for massage? Last MD visit? Response to massage? Dyspnea? Has she been assessed for COPD?
Your client has emphysema; she is 80 years old and has high blood pressure. She has a small frame. She is coming for a massage to help with her tired and sore muscles throughout her ribs, back and chest. Her skin is fragile and thin.
What position will be the MOST effective and safe for this client?
Sidelying on right side
A client with chronic bronchitis comes in to see you. After discussing the case history with them, you decide that one of the treatment goals for today is to help loosen the mucus so they can dispel this from their lungs.
Name an assessment test that will help you determine which part of the lung is affected?
Vocal/tactile fremitis, percussion or auscultation
Pitch/tone tells you where air or mucus or solid mass is located, what part of the lung is affected.
