Respiratory Assessment Flashcards
(28 cards)
What does ABC stand for?
airway, breathing, and circulation
Subjective Data includes…
the patient’s history and major health concerns
Objective Data includes…
Physical exam
Examples of current problems that would be subjective data include…
cough, shortness of air, and chest pain when breathing
Subjective data of patient history includes…
respiratory illness, allergies/asthma, TB, cancer
Subjective data of lifestyle habits include…
smoking, and environmental exposure
Subjective data of self care behaviors include…
immunizations
What equipment is needed during a physical exam?
stethoscope
What are the steps during a physical exam in order?
1) Inspection
2) Palpation
3) Percussion
4) Auscultation
What is a normal costal angle?
less than 90 degrees
What is normal skin color?
Even skin tone on the chest and lips; nail beds are pinkish
What are abnormal nail beds?
clubbing
What are abnormal lip and mucosa findings and what does it indicate?
cyanosis, indicates a lack of oxygen
What is abnormal skin findings?
extremely pale skin
What is an abnormal respiratory rhythm?
uneven
Anteroposterior transverse diameter ratio?
1:2
What is the ratio of a barrel chest?
1:1
What is an abnormal spinal curvature finding and what does it affect?
greater than 45 degrees affects respiratory volume
What is lordosis?
an excessive curvature in the lumbar
What is scoliosis?
an S shaped spine
What is kyphosis?
an outward curvature of the spine (hunchback)
Is a tripod posture normal or abnormal?
abnormal
Is symmetric thorax expansion normal or abnormal?
normal
Bulges, tenderness, or abnormal movements are normal or abnormal?
abnormal
