Chest Assessment Procedural Steps

Vocabulary flashcards covering procedural steps, inspection criteria, and palpation checks for chest assessment based on lecture notes.

Precautions

Standard precautions taken during the procedure.

ID/INTRO/Explain

Identify patient, identify self, state department, and explain purpose.

Overall Appearance

Inspection component assessing age, sex, and weight.

Position

Inspection component noting posture, such as Tripod or Fowler's.

Chest Shape

Inspection component assessing A-P diameter, sternal deformities, scars, and symmetry.

Spine

Inspection assessing for normal or abnormal curvatures.

Breathing signs

Inspection for retractions, pursed-lip breathing, nasal flaring, and abdominal paradox.

Chest tubes

Inspection assessing for the presence of chest tubes.

SKIN & Cyanosis

Inspection for diaphoresis, edema, bruises, swelling, and nodules.

Respiratory

Inspection of depth, pattern, regularity, and accessory muscle use.

Capillary refill

Assessment evaluated at the nail bed.

Palpation

Step involving pulse palpation and checking trachea position.