Final exam pulmonary assessment

Question 1

Subjective

Answer 1

• cough/sputum
• SOB
• hx of respiratory infections/conditions
• smoking hx
• calculate pack per year (cigarettes per day/20 x years)
• environmental exposure to airborne toxins
• hx of chest trauma/surgeries
• use of oxygen

Question 2

Respiratory

Answer 2

• skin color, temp, moisture
• respiratory pattern
• chest contour
• trachea is midline

Question 3

Anterior chest

Answer 3

• palpate for fremitus upper and lower lobes
• percuss upper and lower lobes
• auscultate upper and lower lobes through full inhale and exhale
• identify abnormal lung sounds if present

Question 4

Posterior chest

Answer 4

• Check chest expansion
• palpate for fremitus
• percuss posterior chest
• auscultate posterior chest through full inhale and exhale
• identify abnormal lung sounds if present