NURS 2200 Lecture Notes - Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnoea, Fremitus, Metabolic Acidosis
11 Apr 2013
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Identify landmarks used in assessment of respiratory system. Complete a focused history in the lab using specific examples of respiratory problems. Demonstrate physical assessment of the respiratory system using inspection, palpation, auscultation. Describe developmental, psychosocial, cultural, & environmental findings in physical assessment of the respiratory system. Describe signs & symptoms (s&s) of copd (differentiate bronchitis & emphysema) Use critical thinking in selected simulations related to focused history & physical assessment of the respiratory system. Primary function: exchange of gases in the body- o2 & co2. Pulmonary ventilation- inspiration & expiration- exchange of air between lungs & atmosphere. Dyspnea: change in pattern producing shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea: waking at night with sudden shortness of breath. History of respiratory disease e. g. copd, asthma. Presence of respiratory symptoms e. g. cough, sputum, shortness of breath. Identification of risk factors e. g. smoking, family history. Bony landmarks - provide exact location for assessment & documentation of findings.
