Upper respiratory exam

Question 1

What are the parts to the URE?

Answer 1

Respiratory Exam
Palpation
Viscerosomatic region
Thoracic inlet 
Rib regional exam
Thoracic diaphragm
Chapman points 

Segmental Dx- EITHER cervical OR upper thoracic/ribs based on above TART findings.

Question 2

What are the parts of the respiratory exam?

Answer 2

Ears 
Eyes 
nose 
sinuses 
throat 
Neck

Lung – Auscultate designated posterior lung field
-Comment: wheezing, crackles, OR other abnormal breath sounds.

Question 3

What is done in palpation?

Answer 3

Cervical Thoracic (T1-4) Ribs (Ribs 1-4) Correct palpation

Question 4

What is done thoracic inlet region?

Answer 4

T1 diagnosis
Supraclavicular fossa depth Clavicle level
Clavicular mobility exam

Question 5

What is done thoracic diaphragm?

Answer 5

Sym Restriction L R B/L

Question 6

Which chapman points are checked?

Answer 6

Sinusitis (upper edge of 2nd rib, 3-1/2 inches from sternum) 
Bronchitis (2nd intercostal space, next to sternum)
Upper lung (3rd intercostal space, next to sternum)