When performing a respiratory assessment, which action(s) should be performed? (Select all that apply.)

Question image

Understand the Problem

The question is asking which actions should be taken when performing a respiratory assessment, allowing for multiple selections. It focuses on best practices in respiratory assessment.

Answer

3, 5, 6, 7, 8

The actions to be performed during a respiratory assessment are: auscultate the lungs bilaterally; assess the color of mucous membranes; assess the rate and quality of respirations; check for use of accessory muscles; look for signs of anxiety or restlessness.

Answer for screen readers

The actions to be performed during a respiratory assessment are: auscultate the lungs bilaterally; assess the color of mucous membranes; assess the rate and quality of respirations; check for use of accessory muscles; look for signs of anxiety or restlessness.

More Information

These actions help assess the respiratory status by evaluating lung sounds, respiratory effort, and signs of hypoxia or distress.

Tips

A common mistake is to include actions unassociated with immediate respiratory assessment (e.g., obtaining a throat culture). Focus on direct observation and basic assessment techniques.

Sources

AI-generated content may contain errors. Please verify critical information

Thank you for voting!
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser