Reference no: EM133616087
Respiratory Examination
1. What is included in the inspection assessment of the respiratory system?
2. Describe palpation and percussion of the respiratory system.
3. How many lung lobes do the right and left lungs have?
4. What is the proper technique for auscultation of the lungs?
5. What are Bronchial breath sounds?
6. What are Bronchovesicular breath sounds?
7. What are Vesicular breath sounds?
8. Describe the following terms:
Pneumothorax
Atelectasis
Crackles
Wheezes
Rhonchi
Stridor
Friction Rub
Cardiovascular Examination
1. Which vital signs can be affected by the client's cardiovascular status?
2. What is the most accurate measurement of fluid retention?
3. How do you inspect for Jugular Vein Distention (JVD)?
4. Which client condition most commonly presents with JVD?
5. How do you listen for a carotid bruit?
6. What is PMI? Explain-
7. Name and describe the five precordial landmarks.
8. At which landmark do you listen for the apical pulse?
9. Describe a murmur and how it is graded (1-6).
10. How do you perform a peripheral vascular assessment?