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What position should the patient be in for a respiratory examination?
What position should the patient be in for a respiratory examination?
- Lateral
- Prone
- Semi-recumbent at 45º with whole chest exposed (correct)
- Supine
What is clubbing a sign of?
What is clubbing a sign of?
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Lung cancer (correct)
- None of the above
What is the wrist flap test used for?
What is the wrist flap test used for?
- Checking for CO2 narcosis (correct)
- Evaluating small muscle wasting and weakness
- Testing strength of spreading digits
- Assessing wrist tenderness
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?
What is the purpose of assessing the radial pulse during a respiratory examination?
What is the purpose of assessing the radial pulse during a respiratory examination?
What is pectus excavatum?
What is pectus excavatum?
What is the purpose of checking for peripheral cyanosis during a respiratory examination?
What is the purpose of checking for peripheral cyanosis during a respiratory examination?
What is the purpose of the tactile vocal fremitus test during a respiratory examination?
What is the purpose of the tactile vocal fremitus test during a respiratory examination?
What is the purpose of the JVP assessment during a respiratory examination?
What is the purpose of the JVP assessment during a respiratory examination?
What is the purpose of the Pemberton's sign test during a respiratory examination?
What is the purpose of the Pemberton's sign test during a respiratory examination?
What is the purpose of auscultating the heart during a respiratory examination?
What is the purpose of auscultating the heart during a respiratory examination?
What is the purpose of examining the legs for edema during a respiratory examination?
What is the purpose of examining the legs for edema during a respiratory examination?
