sputums
whats green sputum?
old/advanced infection
what is scoliosis?
the lateral curvature of the spine
what's stridor?
a harsh, high-pitched whistling sound heard when a person is breathing in
what is biots?
irregular breathing with periods of apnea
60-100 bpm
whats yellow sputum?
new/early infection
whats lordosis?
an inward curvature of the spine (swayback)
what is fine crackles?
a popping, high-pitched breathing sound
what is kussmauls?
deep, labored breathing pattern
RR?
12-20 breaths per min
whats brown sputum?
old blood
whats cachexia?
extreme weight loss and muscle wasting due to chronic illness
what is rhonchi?
a low-pitched snorling-like sound in the large airways
what is apneustic?
a breathing pattern with prolonged, gasping inspirations and insufficient exhalation
SAT?
95-100%
whats rust colored sputum?
what cyanosis?
bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to the lack of oxygen
whats bronchovesicular?
normal lung sounds around the upper part of the sternun
what is apnea?
no breathing
BP?
90-140 systolic and 60-90 diastolic
what is fetid sputum?
sputum that is foul-smelling
whats pectus excavatum?
funnel chest, a depression of the sternum
what is pleural rub?
creaking or grating sound, ex. leather against leather sound
whats bradypnea?
abnormal slow breathing
in order to gain a pt trust, what should u do?
use AIDET, ask open-ended questions, and check the medical record