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Question 1

What are the three general categories for evaluating the respiratory system, in order

Answer 1

1. Observation
2. Palpation
3. Auscultation

Question 2

When assessing the respiratory system during the observation stage, what is the first thing you ask/ assess

Answer 2

Breathing character/ are they stable

Question 3

3 ways to describe the breathing character during observation of the respiratory system

Answer 3

1. Upnea
2. Dyspnea (stertor, stridor)
3. Apnea

Question 4

If you find dyspnea when observing the breathing character, what are the possible characteristics

Answer 4

Stertor, stridor, or both

Question 5

When observing the respiratory system, after you assess breathing character and stability, what do you observe next

Answer 5

Nares

Question 6

In the last part of your respiratory observation, you observe the nares, what are 3 things we’re looking for when evaluating the nares

Answer 6

1. Symmetry
2. Patency
3. Discharge

Question 7

During the respiratory portion of your PE, what do you do after observation

Answer 7

Palpation

Question 8

What 3 things do we palpate when evaluating the respiratory system during a PE

Answer 8

1. Nasal
2. Trachea/ larynx
3. Thoracic wall

Question 9

What 2 things are we palpating the nasal area for during the palpatory respiratory portion of the PE

Answer 9

1. Swelling
2. Deviation

Question 10

2 Reasons we palpate the trachea and larynx during the palpatory respiratory portion of the PE

Answer 10

1. Shape
2. Elicit cough?