NR 302 Health Assessment Exam 3 Study Guide (Latest): Health Assessment I: Chamberlain College of Nursing

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Chapter 15 – Respiratory

4 major functions

 Supplying oxygen for energy

 Removing carbon dioxide

 Acid-base balance (homeostasis)

 Maintaining heat exchange

Control of respirations – normal stimulus, alternative stimulus and what condition

 Pons and medulla

 Normal stimulus (Hypercapnia)

 Decrease in O2 in blood (Hypoxemia)

 Inspiration (Active) expiration (passive)

Lower – bronchi, pleural membranes, muscles of respiration (normal, accessory)

 Bronchi- right main bronchus

 Pleural membranes- the parietal lines diaphragm and thoracic wall, the visceral lines outer surface of

lung, and pleural fluid acts as lubricant

 Muscles of inspiration- normal( intercostal muscles, diaphragm), accessory ( neck, abdomen, chest)

Anterior Landmarks – sternum (Angle of Louis, sternal angle, 2ICS), clavicle, costal angle (normal)

 Costal angle < 90 degrees

Posterior Landmarks – vertebra prominens, spinous processes (T1 to T4), CVA tenderness

 Vertebra prominens- C7 (if 2 bumps equally prominent C7, T1)

 Spinous processes- aligned w/ same numbered rib to T4