NUR1060 C LAB THORAX/LUNG ASSESMENT QUESTION AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
What are the methods for assessing the THORAX/LUNGS?
INSPECTION, AUSCULTATION, PERCUSSION, PALPATION
Where are the anatomical landmarks?
suprasternal notch, sternum, manubrium, intercoastal spaces
Where are the vertical lines?
midsternal, midclavicular, clavicle, mid/anterior/posterior axillary, midscapular, spinal
column
What are you looking for when assessing the anterior-posterior diameter?
looking for a NORMAL anterior-posterior 2:1 ratio, abnormal finding may indicate a
barrel chest.
What would you INSPECT when looking at your patients chest?
skin color and condition. Also inspecting for structural abnormalities, breathing pattern.
How would you assess for thoracic expansion?
ask patient to exhale, thumbs together at the base of the lungs, ask patient to inhale.
What is the normal respiration rate and what should you inspect?
normal respirations are 12-20, I will assess for hypoventilation or hyperventilation
How would you assess the patient for tactile fremitus?
Both palms on patients posterior thorax, make them say 99 3 times, upper mid and
lower thorax
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
What are the methods for assessing the THORAX/LUNGS?
INSPECTION, AUSCULTATION, PERCUSSION, PALPATION
Where are the anatomical landmarks?
suprasternal notch, sternum, manubrium, intercoastal spaces
Where are the vertical lines?
midsternal, midclavicular, clavicle, mid/anterior/posterior axillary, midscapular, spinal
column
What are you looking for when assessing the anterior-posterior diameter?
looking for a NORMAL anterior-posterior 2:1 ratio, abnormal finding may indicate a
barrel chest.
What would you INSPECT when looking at your patients chest?
skin color and condition. Also inspecting for structural abnormalities, breathing pattern.
How would you assess for thoracic expansion?
ask patient to exhale, thumbs together at the base of the lungs, ask patient to inhale.
What is the normal respiration rate and what should you inspect?
normal respirations are 12-20, I will assess for hypoventilation or hyperventilation
How would you assess the patient for tactile fremitus?
Both palms on patients posterior thorax, make them say 99 3 times, upper mid and
lower thorax
