Symmetry of chest Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chest configuration with a 1:2 ratio of anteroposterior to transverse diameter without a sunken sternum? A.) Pigeon chest B.) Barrel chest C.) Funnel chest D.) Standard chest - D.) Standard chest Crackles (Rales) - airflow by liquid -Fine (discontinuous, high-pitched, crackling, popping) -Coarse (Discontinuous, low-pitched, gurgling) Crepitus vs Fremitus - -Crepitus (crunching feeling under the skin) -Fremitus (vibration sensation) Diff between Thoracic Breathing & Diaphragmatic or Ab...

NURS 6512 Final Exam Review (Week 7-11) 1. Examination techniques of the Heart: • Inspection - use tangential lighting; stand to the patient’s right, patient should sit erect and lean forward, lye supine, and left lateral recumbent position; apical pulse midclavicular line 5th left intercostal space; check the skin for cyanosis, venous distention, nail bed for cyanosis and capillary refill time • Palpation - patient supine, palpate the precordium, use proximal halves of the 4 fi...

Exam 2: NUR265/ NUR 265 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen How is an ET tube placement confirmed? - ANSWER From first to last ETCO2 20-40mmHg Chest symmetry Listen to left/right/abdomen Chest X-Ray Describe the A/C vent mode. - ANSWER The vent does everything for the patient. It deli...

A nurse is preparing to mix short-acting and intermediate-acting insulin in one syringe to administer to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow. - 1: Draw up the volume of ainsulin from the intermediate-acting insulin vial. 2: Inject the volume of air equal to the amount of insulin to withdraw from the intermediate-acting insulin vial. 3: Inject the volume of air equal to the insulin dose form the short-acting insulin vial 4: Withdraw...

NURS 6225 Advanced Health Assessment Exam 2 (2022) When examining a patient for the apical impulse (PMI), which of the following is LEAST important to assess? A. Location B. Amplitude C. Rhythm D. Diameter - Answer- C. Rhythm Assess location, amplitude, duration, and diameter 5 A's of tobacco cessation - AnswerWhat is tactile fremitus? - Answer- palpable vibrations transmitted through the bronchopulmonary tree to the chest wall as the patient is speaking "99" NORMAL= buzzing on...

Maryville NURS 612 Exam 2 verified and passed latest solution update inspect the chest - without clothes on; 1st assess shape and size; 2nd check for symmetry; 3rd thoracic landmarks; 4th color of skin; 5th check for supernumerary nipples; 6th superficial venous patterns; and 7th observe for rib prominence

HESI / Final Exam: NUR101 / NUR 101 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Health Assessment | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A – Fortis Question: what is the significance of dullness on percussion? Answer: consolidation. could indicate fluid, tumor or infection. Question: the nurse percussions over a patient with pneumonia. percussion over an atelectasis in the lungs would reveal? Answer: dullness Question: dead space where no gas exchange occurs An...

CCMA Certification Study Guide Latest 2024 Already Passed. Chief complaint CC The reason a patient called for help. Also, the patient's response to questions such as "What's wrong?" or "What happened?" History of present illness HPI Explains the chief complaint. A chronological description of the development of the patient's present illness from the first sign or symptom or from the previous encounter to the present. Vital Signs Temperature, pulse, respiration, and Blood pressure ar...

Law enforcement has brought you an 18 month old girl who is possibly the victim of child abuse. The child has a pulse of about 106 and her mouth and lips are dry. Her skin is pink and her respirations are at about 30 per minute. Blood pressure is 90/60. This child likely has: correct answers Mild dehydration This child likely has mild dehydration. Cool or mottled skin with poor turgor would lead you to moderate or severe, but this child has pink skin. Also, the pulse is fine, and with moderat...

Exam 2: NSG500/ NSG 500 (Latest 2024/ 2025) Advanced Health Assessment Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Symptoms of tympanic membrane rupture Answer: Bloody/yellow discharge from ear, pain, hearing loss, tinnitus Q: Laryngeal obstruction Answer: Stridor Q: How to examine the ear in children vs. adults, and considerations in geriatrics Answer: Children/infant: Below 3 years old, down and back Adults: 3+ older, UP and back. Q: Ri...