Anatomy
Number of lobes in the right lung
3 on the right
Sound over trachea
Bronchial
Common viral infection
Upper respiratory tract infection
Steps of assessment
Inspect
Percuss
AuscultateAssesses peripheral vision
Confrontation test
2 lobes in the left lung
Sounds by the sternum and spine between the scapula
Bronchovesicular
Inflammation of bronchial tubes
Bronchitis
What you inspect in respiratory system
Color of pt; shape & contour of chest; use of accessory muscles; position of pt
Swollen, bright red nasal mucosa
Rhinitis
Main components of the bronchial tree
Trachea
Right main bronchus
Left main bronchus
Bronchioles
Alveoli
Sounds in the periphery of the lungs
Vesicular
Airways become inflamed and narrowed
Asthma
Method used for percussion & auscultation
Side to side motion
Position of adult ear assessment
Up and back
Major functions of respiratory system
supplying oxygen to body
removing carbon dioxide
Popping sound
Crackles
Infectious illness with fever, wt loss and night sweats
Tuberculosis
Assessing bronchophony
Tactile fremitus, pt says 99
What you see when pt says "ahh"
Uvula and palate rise midline
Major landmarks for the chest
Midsternal
Midclavicular
Anterior axillary
Musical sound
Wheeze
Chronic inflammation and permanent damage to lungs
COPD such as emphysema
How to assess symmetric chest expansion
Fan hands below ribs, pt takes deep breath, hands should move evenly
Causes loss of central vision
Macular degeneration