Respiratory System Examination Flashcards
1
Q
Normal respiratory rate is how many breaths per min?
A
14
2
Q
When observing chest expansion during a respiratory exam, there is a difference in movement on one side - what does this mean?
A
Diminished movement of one side is always abnormal, and the side with the reduced expansion is ALWAYS the side with the pathology
3
Q
Anteriorly, at what rib is the horizontal fissue of the R lobe found at?
A
4th rib
4
Q
Anteriorly, at what rib is the right and left oblique fissure found at?
A
6th rib
5
Q
Posteriorly, at what vertebral level is the oblique fissure of the L and R lobes found at?
A
T4
