Thorax And Lungs Flashcards
1
Q
4 functions of respiratory system
A
Changing chest size during respiration
Inspiration
Respiration
Control of respiration
2
Q
Too much CO2/CO causes what?
A
Stop breathing
3
Q
If you give someone lots of oxygen what happens
A
Breathing continues
4
Q
General survey for thoracic and lungs
A
Level of consciousness Position/posture Facial expression Work of breathing Colour of skin, lips, nail beds (clubbing)
5
Q
Objective data (thoracic/lungs)
A
Posterior chest
- thoracic cage (shape and configuration)
- anteroposterior ……………
6
Q
Inspect (lungs)
A
Neck muscle development
Accessory muscle use
Shape and size ………………
7
Q
Egophony means what?
A
Ask patient to say E
Should sound like E when u auscultate. Sounds like A is abnormal
8
Q
Costal angle needs to be what?
A
Less than 90 degrees
