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order of physical assessment inspect, palpate, percuss, auscultate
characterized by rounded appearance, horizontal ribs, slight kyphosis and prominent sternal angle
barrel chest
chest appears in constant inspiration barrel chest
seen in normal aging adult...
order of physical assessment ✅inspect, palpate, percuss, auscultate
characterized by rounded appearance, horizontal ribs, slight kyphosis and prominent sternal angle
✅barrel chest
chest appears in constant inspiration ✅barrel chest
seen in normal aging adults and infant's chest ✅barrel chest
barrel chest is common with _______ ______ and ______ as a result of __________ ✅chronic
emphysema, asthma, hyperinflation
exaggerated posterior curvature of the thoracic spine ✅kyphosis
causes significant back pain and limited mobility ✅kyphosis
kyphosis impairs _______ ✅cardiopulmonary function
what muscles compensate by hyperextending the head to maintain level of vision in kyphosis? ✅neck
muscles
kyphosis is more often seen in ✅aging women
what prevents kyphosis? ✅physical fitness
lateral S-shaped curvature of the thoracic and lumbar spine ✅scoliosis
, how do you check for scoliosis? ✅bend horizontal to the floor and compare sides of ribs
scoliosis will cause unequal _____ and _____ height as well as unequal _____ _____ ✅shoulder,
scapular; hip levels
scoliosis is more prevalent in ✅adolescent girls
mild deformities are asymptomatic ✅scoliosis
scoliosis is severe at a.... ✅>45 degrees
scoliosis may reduce ____ ____ and risk ______ ______ _____ ✅lung volume, impaired
cardiopulmonary function
scoliosis can be corrected by ✅surgery
exaggerated curvature of the lumbar vertebrae ✅lordosis
Sign of chronic pulmonary problems ✅tripod positioning
tripod positioning allows more... ✅Allows more engagement of intercostal muscles and accessory
muscles
clubbing is a sign of ✅polonged hypoxia
change in the shape of the nail bed ✅clubbing
retractions occur during ✅inspiration
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