Respiratory Assessment

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Across
  1. 1. Collection of excess fluid in the intrapleural space.
  2. 5. Anterior vertical line down the middle of the sternum.
  3. 9. Increase in rate and depth of respirations.
  4. 11. To assess for this, place hands on the lower posterior lung borders, pinch a small amount of skin between thumbs and ask the patient to take a deep breath.
  5. 15. Percussion note heard over healthy lung tissue.
  6. 16. In this area, inspiration and expiration breath sounds are equal in length.
  7. 18. Breastbone
  8. 19. Snoring sound that can be cleared with coughing.
  9. 20. In this area, breath sounds are shorter on inspiration than expiration.
Down
  1. 2. Condition caused by collapsed alveoli.
  2. 3. Posterior vertical line that extends through the scapula
  3. 4. Inability to breath while supine.
  4. 6. Free air in the pleural space.
  5. 7. Adventitious breath sound that is characterized by bubbling, gurgling, "wet" sounds.
  6. 8. To assess for this, place palms of the hands on the posterior thorax and ask the patient to say ninety-nine.
  7. 10. Lateral vertical line down each side that starts at the apex of the axilla.
  8. 12. Musical squeaking sounds with expiration.
  9. 13. In this area, breath sounds are longer on inspiration than expiration.
  10. 14. Term used to document normal lung sounds.
  11. 17. Infection that causes fluid in the lungs.