Asked by Connie Barretto on May 12, 2024
Verified
When inspecting the anterior chest of an adult, the nurse should include which assessment?
A) Diaphragmatic excursion
B) Symmetric chest expansion
C) Presence of breath sounds
D) Shape and configuration of the chest wall
Diaphragmatic Excursion
The movement of the diaphragm during breathing, indicating its functionality and health.
Anterior Chest
The front part of the chest or thorax, encompassing the area from the collarbone to the lower ribs, important in assessing heart and lung health.
Chest Expansion
The measure of how much the chest increases in volume during inhalation, an important indicator of lung health and capacity.
- Gain proficiency in implementing a comprehensive respiratory analysis, which involves obtaining a detailed patient history and undertaking physical examination techniques.
- Discern the evolution of respiratory system anatomy and its physiological processes with age progression and during pregnancy.
Verified Answer
DG
Dwarkesh GroupMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Inspection of the anterior chest includes shape and configuration of the chest wall; assessment of the patient's level of consciousness and the patient's skin color and condition; quality of respirations; presence or absence of retraction and bulging of the intercostal spaces; and use of accessory muscles. Symmetric chest expansion is assessed by palpation. Diaphragmatic excursion is assessed by percussion of the posterior chest. Breath sounds are assessed by auscultation. Diaphragmatic excursion is assessed by percussion of the posterior chest, not observation of the anterior chest; symmetric chest expansion is assessed by palpation, not by observation; and breath sounds are assessed by auscultation. Inspection of the anterior chest includes shape and configuration of the chest wall; assessment of the patient's level of consciousness and the patient's skin color and condition; quality of respirations; presence or absence of retraction and bulging of the intercostal spaces; and use of accessory muscles.
Learning Objectives
- Gain proficiency in implementing a comprehensive respiratory analysis, which involves obtaining a detailed patient history and undertaking physical examination techniques.
- Discern the evolution of respiratory system anatomy and its physiological processes with age progression and during pregnancy.