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What is the significance of bilateral distention of jugular veins during a physical examination?
What is the significance of bilateral distention of jugular veins during a physical examination?
It is caused by congestive heart failure (CHF)
How is digital clubbing assessed during a physical examination?
How is digital clubbing assessed during a physical examination?
Pt positions 2 opposing fingers held back to back against each other and notes for absence of a diamond-shape space
How is chest wall configuration assessed during a physical examination?
How is chest wall configuration assessed during a physical examination?
By visual inspection
What does unilateral distention of jugular veins indicate?
What does unilateral distention of jugular veins indicate?
In what position should a patient be during the assessment of jugular venous distention?
In what position should a patient be during the assessment of jugular venous distention?
What is the maneuver used to assess digital clubbing?
What is the maneuver used to assess digital clubbing?
What is the purpose of palpating the sternomanubrial angle during physical examination of the chest?
What is the purpose of palpating the sternomanubrial angle during physical examination of the chest?
Why is the suprasternal notch considered an important landmark during chest examination?
Why is the suprasternal notch considered an important landmark during chest examination?
What is the significance of the vertebral prominens in the physical examination of the chest?
What is the significance of the vertebral prominens in the physical examination of the chest?
How is the costal angle formed and what is considered normal?
How is the costal angle formed and what is considered normal?
Why are the midclavicular lines important in chest examination?
Why are the midclavicular lines important in chest examination?
What is the purpose of the midsternal line (MSL) in the visual inspection of the chest?
What is the purpose of the midsternal line (MSL) in the visual inspection of the chest?
What are some conditions that can restrict chest wall movement unilaterally?
What are some conditions that can restrict chest wall movement unilaterally?
Describe the hand placement for a physical therapist when assessing chest wall motion in a patient with COPD.
Describe the hand placement for a physical therapist when assessing chest wall motion in a patient with COPD.
How is the measurement of chest wall excursion done at the level of the 10th rib?
How is the measurement of chest wall excursion done at the level of the 10th rib?
What landmarks are used for measuring chest wall excursion with a tape measure?
What landmarks are used for measuring chest wall excursion with a tape measure?
Explain the purpose of assessing tactile fremitus during a physical examination.
Explain the purpose of assessing tactile fremitus during a physical examination.
How does a physical therapist perform tactile fremitus assessment?
How does a physical therapist perform tactile fremitus assessment?
