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Module F King 103- Assessment of the Respiratory System

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Eupnea   Normal breathing 12-20  
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Bradypnea   Abnormally slow breathing pattern (Drug overdose)  
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Tachypnea   Abnormally fast breathing pattern (COPD)  
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Apnea   Temporary absence of breathing  
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Accessory muscles   Use of muscles other than diaphragm & intercostals to breath  
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Hyperpnea   Increased rte of breathing, deeper than during normal activity. (Electrolyte imbalance)  
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Dyspnea   "Air Hunger" labored/difficulty breathing  
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Orthopnea   Discomfort breathing in any position other than erect sitting/standing position  
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Excursion   Movement/depth of the chest wall  
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Hypoventilation   Decreased rate & depth of breathing (<12 adult; <20 child (12 & under))  
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hyperventilation   Increased rate & depth of breathing (>20 adult; >30 child (12 & under))  
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Atelectasis   collapse of alveoli, no air movement in small airways  
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Pneumon   Lung  
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Thorax   Chest  
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Pleural Cavity   Space within the thorax containing the lungs  
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Pneumothorax   Collection of air or gas in the pleural space  
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Pleural Space   Space betweenn visceral (organ) & parietal layers of the pleurae. (10 to 20 ML) of fluid  
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Pleural Effusion   Abnormal accumulation of fluid(blood or other body fluids) in intrapleural spaces of lungs.  
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Brochial   Loud, high pitched with hollow quality-best heard over trachea  
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Bronchovesicular   Blowing sound, medium pitch & intensity- heard over upper thorax  
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Vesicular   Soft, breezy, low pitch- heard over lower thorax  
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Mucus Membrane Beings at Mouth & ends...   At rectum  
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Which side has 2 lobes?   Left side  
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Which side has 3 lobes?   Right side  
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Ventilation   Exchange of oxygen/carbon dioxide gases in & out of lungs  
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Diffusion   Movement of oxygen & carbon dioxide between alveoli & red blood cells  
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Purfusion   Distribution of red blood cells to & from pulmonary capillaries (smallest structures)  
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Respiratory system plays important role in maintaining...   Acid-base balance  
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Resonance   Sound created by air- heard over posterior thorax (Heard more in children than adults)  
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Dull/Flat   Sound created by bone/mass- heard over scapula, ribs, spine, muscle, liver, & heart  
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Hyperresonant   Sound created by hyperinflation (too much air or emptiness)COPD  
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Tympany   Clear, hollow, drum-like, heard over (organs) cavity  
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Systematic Pattern   Posterior, Lateral, Anterior  
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Auscultate what at each position of the stethoscope?   The entire Inspiration & Expiration  
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Bronchophony   Speak "ninety-nine" fluid compressing lung causes vibrations to be transmitted clearly to chest wall (not muffled) Abnormal finding  
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Sputum- If client has cough must Note:   Amount- minimum, moderate, large  
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Color of Respiratory discharge..   Clear, White, Yellow, Green, Gray, Any hemoptysis- bright red, dark red,or brown  
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Oder   Yes or No  
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Consistency   Watery, thin, thick, Frothy, copious(thick large amounts)  
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Difficulty breathing   Do you have a history of difficulty breathing?  
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Dyspnea (difficulty breathing)   When? At rest or upon exertion. Minimal exertion or strenuous exercise. (Any Pain?)  
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Any O2 therapy   What LPN & Route (NC or mask)  
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Ask about Chest X-ray's   Last one, for what reason, results  
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Ask about Regular Medications...   Prescribed, OTC, or herbal/home remedies  
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Rate   Eupnea, Bradypnea, Or Tachypnea,document actual findings.  
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Rhythm   Regular, Irregular, Apnea, Prolonged Inspration/Expiration  
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Depth   Shallow, or Deep  
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Breathing Pattern   Easy rise/fall of chest or pursed lip, nasal flaring  
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Chest Wall movement   Symmetrical Or Asymmetrical  
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Nasal Discharge   Color, odor, consistency  
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Lung Sounds   Where ausultated, What area(posterior, lateral, or anterior), Which side, ICS, Lobe, What Sound  
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Skin Color   Pink, Pallor (Pale), Cyanosis, Ashen, Motten, Or Yellow  
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Frequent colds...   Treated or Untreated  
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Cough   Productive or Non-Productive  
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Adventitous Sounds...   Describe Sound, Location & When heard  
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Measure Infants circumference where?   Under the arms at nipple line  
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Infants commonly breath from where?   Nose & Abdominal areas  
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1st Respiratory Inspection   Shape, Symmetry (compare anterior/posterior diameter with lateral is 1:2) Infants will be 1:1 & round Observe posture!!!  
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2nd Respiratory Palpation   Palpate for lumps, masses, pulsations, or uneven movements. Measure vocal/tactile fremitus (siting or lying position)  
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3rd Respiratory Percussion   Helps to determine the sounds whether underlining tissue is filled with air/fluid or soild. 2-3 inches into chest wall & cannot detect deep lesions  
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4th Respiratory Auscultation   Assess movement of air through the tracheobronchial tree. Detects mucous or accumulation of mucus or obstructed airflow  
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Recognition of normal sounds allows detection of...   Sounds caused by obstruction  
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Anatomical Landmarks of the Chest are..   Left/Right scapular line, Vertebral line, Posterior/Anterior axillary line, Midaxillary line, Midsternal line, Midclavicular line  
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Use these terms when assessing the Thorax...   Manubrium, Xiphoid process, Body, Costal Cartilage  
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If abnormalities are assessed in tactile fremitus, percussion,ausculation what would be done next?   Test for whispered words (Bronchophony or Whispered Pectoriloquy)  
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What may be high pitched, fine, medium or course sounds, random/sudden reinflation of alveoli?   Rales/Crackles  
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What is whistling sounds, high pitched squeak, airflow in severely narrowed bronchus sometimes called musical?   Wheezing  
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What is vibrations felt through the chest wall when client is speaking?   Tactie or Vocal fremitus  
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What is a sonorous wheeze loud low pitched muscular spasm fluid mucous in trachae bronchi?   Rhonchi  
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