Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

22. The Respiratory System

Introduction to Lung Physiology

Anatomy & Physiology

22. The Respiratory System

Introduction to Lung Physiology

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Multiple Choice

When auscultating the lungs, which of the following assessments would a nurse typically make?

Listening for abnormal breath sounds such as wheezes or crackles

Checking the patient's pulse rate

Assessing the patient's skin turgor

Measuring the patient's blood pressure

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Begin by understanding the primary purpose of auscultation, which is to listen to the internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.

Recognize that when auscultating the lungs, the focus is on assessing the respiratory system, specifically the sounds produced by the movement of air through the respiratory tract.

Identify the types of breath sounds that are considered abnormal, such as wheezes (high-pitched sounds caused by narrowed airways) and crackles (popping sounds indicating fluid in the airways).

Differentiate between tasks related to lung auscultation and other unrelated assessments such as checking pulse rate, skin turgor, or blood pressure, which are not directly related to listening to lung sounds.

Conclude that the primary assessment during lung auscultation is to listen for abnormal breath sounds, as this directly pertains to evaluating lung function and identifying potential respiratory issues.