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Thorax & lungs Assessment Flashcards

1
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  • lungs, trachea, bronchi
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LOWER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

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2
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extending base of neck to the diaphragm; contains the
lung portion of the trachea

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THORAX

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3
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cone shape; support & protection; outer
structure; Sternum, 12 pairs of ribs & 12 thoracic vertebrae,
muscles, cartilage

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THORACIC CAGE

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4
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breastbone

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a. STERNUM -

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5
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connects to the clavicle & first 2 pairs of
ribs

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MANUBRIUM -

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6
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articulates with 3-7th ribs

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BODY OF STERNUM

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7
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main structure of the thoracic cage

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RIBS

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8
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1-6

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  • true ribs; connected to manubrium
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9
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7-10

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  • false ribs; connected to cartilage
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10
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11-12 -

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floating ribs; connected to spine

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11
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spine or backbone; 33 vertebrae

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VERTEBRAL COLUMN

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12
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5 REGIONS

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  1. C1-C7 - cervical
  2. TH1-TH12 - thoracic
  3. Lumbar
  4. Sacral
  5. coccygeal
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13
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  1. Vertebra prominens
  2. Scapula
  3. Spinous process
  4. 12th rib
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Posterior thoracic landmark

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14
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space that contains respiratory components

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THORACIC CAVITY

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15
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space b/w lungs

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Mediastinum -

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16
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windpipe

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➢ TRACHEA -

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17
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c shaped

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Hyaline cartilag

18
Q

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

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➢ LUNGS -

19
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  • narrow
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a. Left lung

20
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  • broad bc of the liver under the ribcage
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Right lung -

21
Q

double layered

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PLEURAL MEMBRANE -

22
Q

lines chest cavity

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PARIETAL PLEURA

23
Q

ines intercostal spaces

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. VISCERAL PLEURA

24
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  • allow movement of layers ; 3rd space
    for fluid storage
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PLEURA SPACE

25
Q

diaphragm contracts

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. Vertical expansion

26
Q

intercostal muscle lift sternum

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Horizontal expansio

27
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  • diaphragm rises and recoils; dome shape
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EXPIRATION

28
Q

increase in CO2 level

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HYPERCAPNIA

29
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decrease in O2

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Hypoxemia

30
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SAMPLE

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

31
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Difficulty of Breaking

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Dyspnea

32
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shallow with increased rr

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TACHYPNEA -

33
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  • decrease rate but regular breathing
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BRADYPNEA

34
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absence

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APNEA

35
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  • increase depth
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HYPERPNEA -

36
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  • rapid & deep
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KUSSMAUL’S RESPIRATION

37
Q

gradual breathing
becomes faster & deeper

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CHEYNE-STOKES RESPIRATION

38
Q

rapid & deep

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BIOT’S RESPIRATION -

39
Q
  • pain caused by inflammation of parietal pleura
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PLEURISY

40
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collapse expansion

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ATELECTASIS

HEALTH ASSESSTMENT (31 decks)

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