Respiratory Systems

Question 1

Tachypnea

Answer 1

fast and shallow RR over 24

Question 2

bradypnea

Answer 2

slow RR below 10

Question 3

hypernpea

Answer 3

deep and fast

Question 4

hyponpea

Answer 4

shallow and slow

Question 5

dysnpea

Answer 5

difficulty breathing

Question 6

hypercapnea

Answer 6

increased CO2 in blood

Question 7

hypoxemia

Answer 7

decreased O2 in blood

Question 8

thoracic cage

Answer 8

look for symmetry and expansion

Question 9

barrel chest

Answer 9

anterior/posterior is 1/2 of chest depth

Question 10

musculoskeletal issues that cause issues with respiratory

Answer 10

scoliosis, kyphosis, contractures, etc

Question 11

normal voice sounds

Answer 11

muffled/soft

Question 12

abnormal voice sounds

Answer 12

more distinct

Question 13

bronchophony

Answer 13

not muffled

Question 14

egophony

Answer 14

muffled and hear an ahhhhh sound

Question 15

whispered pectoriloquy

Answer 15

clear and loud/ abnormal

Question 16

Pulse ox of someone with COPD

Answer 16

88-91%

Question 17

crackles

Answer 17

discontinuous, hi pitched popping, not cleared with cough

Question 18

wheeze

Answer 18

continuous high pitched sounds or low pitched, heard during expiration (maybe cleared somewhat w/ cough)

Question 19

stridor

Answer 19

hi-pitched inspiratory crowing

Question 20

rhonchi

Answer 20

low pitched crowing

Question 21

regular lung sounds

Answer 21

vesicular sounds