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Question 1

When evaluating respiratory, what do we palpate after nasal and trachea/ larynx

Answer 1

Thoracic wall

Question 2

What are we palpating when we palpate the thoracic wall during the respiratory portion of the PE

Answer 2

Ribs and intercostal spaces

Question 3

After observation and auscultation of the respiratory system, what’s next

Answer 3

Indirect auscultation

Question 4

What 2 areas do we auscultate for the respiratory system

Answer 4

1. Trachea
2. Lungs bilateral 9 fields

Question 5

What is an abnormal auscultation finding that needs to be documented for the trachea and what does it mean

Answer 5

Wheezing- narrowed airways

Question 6

What is an abnormal auscultation finding that needs to be documented for the lungs and what does it mean

Answer 6

Crackles- narrowed airways

Question 7

What two things are we listening for when auscultating the lungs and trachea

Answer 7

1. Crackles
2. Wheezing

Question 8

During a PE which body system is evaluated after the respiratory system

Answer 8

Cardiovascular

Question 9

What is the first general category of the cardiovascular system that we assess

Answer 9

Indicators of perfusion

Question 10

When assessing the respiratory system we want to note any…

Answer 10

Coughing or sneezing