Respiratory system (primary)

Question 1

What are the three main parameters when assessing the respiratory system? (Non visual)

Answer 1

Respiratory rate
Respiratory effort
Auscultation of the pulmonary fields

Question 2

What visual assessments can you make of the respiratory system apart from rate and effort?

Answer 2

Abnormal posture
Abdominal movement

Question 3

Why does both the thorax and abdomen move outwards during inspiration?

Answer 3

As the diaphragm contacts, the abdominal contents are pushed caudally.

Question 4

Respiratory effort should be classified as:

Answer 4

Mild, moderate or severe

Question 5

Normal lung sounds are generated by:

Answer 5

Turbulent airflow in the trachea and larger airways