Respiratory System Examination

Question 1

Normal respiratory rate is how many breaths per min?

Answer 1

14

Question 2

When observing chest expansion during a respiratory exam, there is a difference in movement on one side - what does this mean?

Answer 2

Diminished movement of one side is always abnormal, and the side with the reduced expansion is ALWAYS the side with the pathology

Question 3

Anteriorly, at what rib is the horizontal fissue of the R lobe found at?

Answer 3

4th rib

Question 4

Anteriorly, at what rib is the right and left oblique fissure found at?

Answer 4

6th rib

Question 5

Posteriorly, at what vertebral level is the oblique fissure of the L and R lobes found at?

Answer 5

T4