& answers
what are the visual assessments? - ANSWERS1.general appearance
2.appearance of chest
3. respiratory rate /pattern
4. sensorium
5.posture
6.pt. color
What are the bedside assessments? - ANSWERS1.interview/history
2.palpatation/percussion
3.auscultation
4.non-invasive
a.caponography
b.oximetry
c.ECG monitoring
d. trancutaneous monitoring
5.reflexes(pupil, gag,transtracheal, babinski)
6. range of motion
7.capillary refill
8. hemodynamic stability
What are the basic lab test? - ANSWERS1. ABGs
2.CBC
, 3.12 lead electrocardiograph
4.Electrolytes
5.chest x-ray
What are special diagnostic test? - ANSWERSLabratory:
1. sputum culture & sensitivity (diagnos infection)
2urinalysis
3. blood culture
What are special diagnostic test? - ANSWERSpulmonary function test:( Lung disease)
1. volumes
2. flowrates
3. pre-post bronchodilator
What are special diagnostic test? - ANSWERSimaging studies: (diagnos Tumors, cancer, PE)
1.CT scan
2. MRI
3. Lateral neck
4. Angiograms
5. PET scan
What are special diagnostic test? - ANSWERScardiopulmonary testing: ( heart issues)
1. bronchoscopy
2. stress testing
3. echocardiogram
4.angiography