Lung and Thorax Assessment

Question 1

unpalpable points at which the ribs join the cartilages

Answer 1

costochondral junctions

Question 2

Hollow U-shaped depression just above the sternum between the clavicles

Answer 2

suprasternal notch

Question 3

The breast bone that has three parts including the manubrium, body and xiphoid process

Answer 3

sternum

Question 4

articulation of manubrium and body of the sternum and it is continuous with the second rib.

Answer 4

sternal angle, or angle of louis

Question 5

The right and left costal margins from an angle where they meet the xiphoid process

Answer 5

costal angle

Question 6

most prominent bony spur when head is flexed

Answer 6

C7, vertebra prominens

Question 7

pleura

Answer 7

serous membranes that form an envelope between lungs and chest wall

Question 8

what are the two types of pleura?

Answer 8

visceral and parietal

Question 9

what does the visceral pleura do

Answer 9

lines the outside of the lungs

Question 10

what does the parietal pleura do?

Answer 10

lines the inside of the chest wall and diaphgram

Question 11

functional respiratory unit that consists of the bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveolar sacs, and alveoli

Answer 11

acinus

Question 12

what are the four mechanics/functions of the respiratory system?

Answer 12

supply o2 to the body for energy production
removing co2
maintaining homeostasis of arterial blood
maintaining heat exchange

Question 13

what part of the brain controls the rate and depth of breaths?

Answer 13

medulla

Question 14

list the vague steps to thorax and lung assessment

Answer 14

1) inspect
2) palpate
3) percuss
4) auscultate

Question 15

how do you auscultate the posterior breath sounds?

Answer 15

sitting, leaning forward with arms resting comfortably across the lap