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

Which assessment method would a nurse use to determine the areas of the lungs that need draining?

Inspection

Percussion

Palpation

Auscultation

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Understand the purpose of each assessment method: Inspection involves visually examining the patient, Palpation involves using hands to feel the body, Auscultation involves listening to the sounds of the body, and Percussion involves tapping on the body to assess underlying structures.

Recognize that the goal is to determine areas of the lungs that need draining, which requires assessing the presence of fluid or air in the lung spaces.

Consider how each method can help identify fluid in the lungs: Inspection and Palpation are less effective for internal fluid detection, while Auscultation can detect abnormal lung sounds but not pinpoint fluid location.

Focus on Percussion, which involves tapping on the chest wall and listening to the sound produced. This method helps identify areas of dullness, indicating fluid accumulation.

Conclude that Percussion is the most effective method for determining areas of the lungs that need draining, as it allows the nurse to detect changes in sound that suggest fluid presence.