Maryville NURS 612 Exam 2 | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 | 100% PASS

Maryville NURS 612 Exam 2 | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 | 100% PASS 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 respirationstachypnea - 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 response to protect against the pain of pleurisy or other irritative pneumonia. Can also be 2/2 level of cardio fitness hyperventilation - Answer -term for fast and deep, heavy respirations, can be caused by exercise, anxiety, and CN