Thorax & lungs Assessment

Question 1

• lungs, trachea, bronchi

Answer 1

LOWER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question 2

extending base of neck to the diaphragm; contains the
lung portion of the trachea

Answer 2

THORAX

Question 3

cone shape; support & protection; outer
structure; Sternum, 12 pairs of ribs & 12 thoracic vertebrae,
muscles, cartilage

Answer 3

THORACIC CAGE

Question 4

breastbone

Answer 4

a. STERNUM -

Question 5

connects to the clavicle & first 2 pairs of
ribs

Answer 5

MANUBRIUM -

Question 6

articulates with 3-7th ribs

Answer 6

BODY OF STERNUM

Question 7

main structure of the thoracic cage

Answer 7

RIBS

Question 8

1-6

Answer 8

• true ribs; connected to manubrium

Question 9

7-10

Answer 9

• false ribs; connected to cartilage

Question 10

11-12 -

Answer 10

floating ribs; connected to spine

Question 11

spine or backbone; 33 vertebrae

Answer 11

VERTEBRAL COLUMN

Question 12

5 REGIONS

Answer 12

1. C1-C7 - cervical
2. TH1-TH12 - thoracic
3. Lumbar
4. Sacral
5. coccygeal

Question 13

1. Vertebra prominens
2. Scapula
3. Spinous process
4. 12th rib

Answer 13

Posterior thoracic landmark

Question 14

space that contains respiratory components

Answer 14

THORACIC CAVITY

Question 15

space b/w lungs

Answer 15

Mediastinum -

Question 16

windpipe

Answer 16

➢ TRACHEA -

Question 17

c shaped

Answer 17

Hyaline cartilag

Question 18

major organ suspended in thoracic cavity; apex- up
base- lower; base of neck to diaphragm

Answer 18

➢ LUNGS -

Question 19

• narrow

Answer 19

a. Left lung

Question 20

• broad bc of the liver under the ribcage

Answer 20

Right lung -

Question 21

double layered

Answer 21

PLEURAL MEMBRANE -

Question 22

lines chest cavity

Answer 22

PARIETAL PLEURA

Question 23

ines intercostal spaces

Answer 23

. VISCERAL PLEURA

Question 24

• allow movement of layers ; 3rd space
  for fluid storage

Answer 24

PLEURA SPACE

Question 25

diaphragm contracts

Answer 25

. Vertical expansion

Question 26

intercostal muscle lift sternum

Answer 26

Horizontal expansio

Question 27

• diaphragm rises and recoils; dome shape

Answer 27

EXPIRATION

Question 28

increase in CO2 level

Answer 28

HYPERCAPNIA

Question 29

decrease in O2

Answer 29

Hypoxemia

Question 30

SAMPLE

Answer 30

Signs & symptoms
Allergies
Medication
Past medical history
Last oral intake
Events leading to illness

Question 31

Difficulty of Breaking

Answer 31

Dyspnea

Question 32

shallow with increased rr

Answer 32

TACHYPNEA -

Question 33

• decrease rate but regular breathing

Answer 33

BRADYPNEA

Question 34

absence

Answer 34

APNEA

Question 35

• increase depth

Answer 35

HYPERPNEA -

Question 36

• rapid & deep

Answer 36

KUSSMAUL’S RESPIRATION

Question 37

gradual breathing
becomes faster & deeper

Answer 37

CHEYNE-STOKES RESPIRATION

Question 38

rapid & deep

Answer 38

BIOT’S RESPIRATION -

Question 39

• pain caused by inflammation of parietal pleura

Answer 39

PLEURISY

Question 40

collapse expansion

Answer 40

ATELECTASIS