The Respiratory
system assessment
,Learning Objectives
After completion of this session students should be
able to:
•Review knowledge of anatomy and physiology of
respiratory system
•Obtain health history about respiratory system
•Demonstrate physical examination
•Differentiate between normal and abnormal
findings
,Anatomy and physiology
The respiratory tract extends from the nose to the
alveoli and includes not only the air conducting
passage but also the blood supply.
The primary purpose of the respiratory system is gas
exchange which involves the transfer of oxygen and
carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and the
blood.
It is divided into two parts;the upper respiratory tract
and the lower respiratory tract
Upper respiratory tract is made up of:
, Cont..
•The nose
•Pharynx
•Adenoids
•Tonsils
•Epiglotis
•Larynx
•Trachea
The lower respiratory tract is made up of:
system assessment
,Learning Objectives
After completion of this session students should be
able to:
•Review knowledge of anatomy and physiology of
respiratory system
•Obtain health history about respiratory system
•Demonstrate physical examination
•Differentiate between normal and abnormal
findings
,Anatomy and physiology
The respiratory tract extends from the nose to the
alveoli and includes not only the air conducting
passage but also the blood supply.
The primary purpose of the respiratory system is gas
exchange which involves the transfer of oxygen and
carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and the
blood.
It is divided into two parts;the upper respiratory tract
and the lower respiratory tract
Upper respiratory tract is made up of:
, Cont..
•The nose
•Pharynx
•Adenoids
•Tonsils
•Epiglotis
•Larynx
•Trachea
The lower respiratory tract is made up of:
