Maryville NURS 612 Exam 2 _ Questions And Correct Answers 2023

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Maryville NURS 612 Exam 2 _ Questions And Correct Answers 2023 inspect the chest - Answer - 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 thoracic landmarks - Answer - midline trachea, costal angle, angle of ribs, intercostal spaces, suprasternal notch symmetry of chest - Answer - thoracic expansion at costal angle, w/o use of accessory muscles hx questions for cc of resp issue - Answer - What is the nature of your cough?; Do you produce any sputum?; Is your cough related to activity?; What position are you most comfortable in?; How many pillows do you sleep with at night?; Is your SOB related to activity? normal respirations - Answer - rate between 12 to 20/min; ratio of resp to heart beats= 1:4; pt should breathe easily, regularly w/o apparent distress; pattern should be even, not too shallow or too deep hypopnea - Answer - term for abnormally shallow respirations tachypnea - Answer - term for resp rate greater than 20, but consistent and may occur during hyperventilation; often a symptom of pain bradypnea - Answer - term for resp rate less than 12; may indicate neurologic or electrolyte disturbances, infection, or conscious resp [Show More]

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