PC716 Block 3 Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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PC716 Block 3 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
STAND BEHIND PT

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Observe Chest expansion and symmetry as client breathes deeply

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Palpates thoracic expansion

Ans: Make sure hands are around thoracic wall, not abdomen.
Thumbs must come together in a squeezing/pinching mot ion.


Assesses costovertebral angle for tenderness bilaterally

Ans: Pronounce correctly. Solid thump, not light.


Palpates for tactile fremitus comparing symmetrical areas over
posterior and lateral lungs

Ans: Correctly pronounce Fremitus. Use base of fingers on the
palm. Both sides done simultaneously.




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Percusses comparing symmetrical areas over posterior and lateral lung

Ans: Go in a ladder like motion. Not on bone, in -between.


Auscultates comparing symmetrical areas over posterior and lateral
lungs

Ans: Not on bone, in-between. Ladder like motion.


STAND IN FRONT OF PT

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Inspects anterior chest including precordium

Ans: "I am looking for heaves and lifts"


Observes respiratory pattern

Ans: "I am looking at respiratory pattern which is equal and
unlabored"


Palpates costochondral junctions bilaterally

Ans: Must pronounce correctly



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