Respiratory - NURS 190 Physical Assessment QUIZ with Complete Solution 2023 UPDATED
Eupnea correct answers Regular breathing
Dyspnea correct
... [Show More] answers Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Signs of respiratory distress correct answers Chest movements, lag on inspiration, seesaw movement, intercostal retractions, xiphoid retraction, nares flaring, expiratory grunt
Angle of Louis (sternal angle) correct answers Manubriosternal angle, the articulation of the manubrium and body of the sternum, continuous with the second rib
Costal angle correct answers -The right and left costal margins form an angle where they meet at the xiphoid process
-Should be 90 degrees
Respiratory landmarks correct answers
Respiratory Landmarks correct answers
Lung Lateral View correct answers
Location of apices of the lungs: posterior view correct answers Anterior View: 2-4cm above the inner third of the clavicle
Posterior View: Superior to the scapula between the vertebral line and the midscapular line
Location of apices of the lungs: anterior view correct answers
Location of base of the lungs: anterior view correct answers 6th intercostal space at the midclavcular line
Location of base of the lungs: lateral view correct answers 8th intercostal space at midaxillary line
Location of the base of the lungs: posterior view correct answers 10th intercostal space
Respiratory rate of a newborn is correct answers 40-80 breaths per minute
Respiratory rate of a 5-year-old correct answers 35 breaths per minute
Pregnant women breathe with correct answers diaphragm
-To accommodate fetus
Shorntess of breath/dyspnea common in _____ trimester of pregnancy correct answers 3rd
Expected findings in the older adult correct answers -Decrease in respiratory efficiency
-Decrease in cough ability
-Changes in respiratory depth
-Increase in respiratory rate
-Anxiety and physical exertion can cause significant demands
-Increased effect of infection
Asthma prevalence highest among correct answers Puerto Ricans
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