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What are the surface landmarks The surface landmarks of the thorax include
of the thorax? the sternal notch, clavicles, and the
intercostal spaces, which help identify
underlying lung structures and fissures.
, What is the normal finding during Normal findings include symmetrical chest
a general inspection of the expansion, a regular respiratory rate, and no
thorax? use of accessory muscles. Abnormal findings
may include asymmetry, retractions, or
abnormal respiratory patterns.
What is the technique to assess To assess thoracic expansion, place your
thoracic expansion? hands on the lower ribs and ask the patient to
take a deep breath. Normal findings include
equal expansion of both sides of the thorax.
What findings would indicate a In a pneumothorax, there may be decreased
pneumothorax during thoracic or absent expansion on the affected side.
expansion assessment?
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Terms in this set (41)
What are the surface landmarks The surface landmarks of the thorax include
of the thorax? the sternal notch, clavicles, and the
intercostal spaces, which help identify
underlying lung structures and fissures.
, What is the normal finding during Normal findings include symmetrical chest
a general inspection of the expansion, a regular respiratory rate, and no
thorax? use of accessory muscles. Abnormal findings
may include asymmetry, retractions, or
abnormal respiratory patterns.
What is the technique to assess To assess thoracic expansion, place your
thoracic expansion? hands on the lower ribs and ask the patient to
take a deep breath. Normal findings include
equal expansion of both sides of the thorax.
What findings would indicate a In a pneumothorax, there may be decreased
pneumothorax during thoracic or absent expansion on the affected side.
expansion assessment?
