10 Questions
Match the following stages of the respiratory exam with their descriptions:
Inspection = The examiner estimates the patient's respiratory rate Palpation = Physical examination conducted by touch Percussion = Tapping on a surface to determine the underlying structure Auscultation = Listening to the sounds made by the body, particularly the lungs
Match the following actions with their purpose in the respiratory examination:
Patient sits upright = To prepare for the examination Patient moves arms forward = To prevent the shoulder blades from obstructing the upper lung fields Examiner observes patient = To estimate the patient's respiratory rate Examiner listens to the lungs = To auscultate the respiratory sounds
Match the following terms with their definitions in the context of a respiratory examination:
Respiratory rate = Estimated by observing the patient during inspection Scapulae = Another term for shoulder blades Lung lobes = Areas that correlate with the fields tested on the chest walls
Match the following symptoms with the examination they would prompt:
Shortness of breath = Respiratory examination Cough = Respiratory examination Chest pain = Cardiac examination
Match the areas with their corresponding parts in a respiratory examination:
Anterior chest walls = Front Posterior chest walls = Back Upper lung fields = Area obstructed by the shoulder blades when arms are not moved forward
Match the positions with their purposes during the respiratory exam:
Patient sits upright = Initial positioning for the exam Arms at the side = To clear the chest for examination Arms moved forward = To prevent the shoulder blades from obstructing the upper lung fields
Match the following parts of the respiratory examination with their descriptions:
Inspection = Estimating the patient's respiratory rate by observing Palpation = Feeling the chest for abnormalities Percussion = Tapping on the chest to hear for abnormal sounds Auscultation = Listening to the respiratory sounds
Match the following terms with their purposes in the respiratory examination:
Scapulae = Shoulder blades Anterior chest wall = Front of the chest Posterior chest wall = Back of the chest Upper lung fields = Areas tested on the chest walls
Match the following symptoms with the type of examination they would prompt:
Shortness of breath = Respiratory examination Cough = Respiratory examination Chest pain = Cardiac examination Fever = General physical examination
Match the following patient actions with their purposes during the respiratory examination:
Sitting upright = To facilitate the examination Moving arms forward = To clear the upper lung fields Clearing chest of clothing = To allow unobstructed examination Breathing normally = To allow accurate assessment of respiratory rate
Test your knowledge of the respiratory examination process with this quiz. Learn about the four essential steps: inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. Perfect for healthcare professionals or anyone interested in understanding respiratory health assessments.
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