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Core - Medical-Surgical Nursing

    Chapter 1

    An Overview of the Respiratory System: Anatomy, Physiology, Assessment, and Abnormalities

    1.1 : Anatomy of Respiratory System I: Upper Respiratory Tract01:29

    1.1 : Anatomy of Respiratory System I: Upper Respiratory Tract

    The upper respiratory tract plays a vital role in the respiratory system, comprising several structures that facilitate air intake and prepare air for the ...

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    1.2 : Anatomy of Respiratory System II: Lower Respiratory Tract01:31

    1.2 : Anatomy of Respiratory System II: Lower Respiratory Tract

    The lower respiratory tract is anatomically composed of several vital structures, including the larynx, trachea, bronchial tree, alveoli, lungs, and ...

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    1.3 : Physiology of Respiration I: Functions of the Respiratory System01:27

    1.3 : Physiology of Respiration I: Functions of the Respiratory System

    The physiology of respiration involves three fundamental processes: ventilation, oxygenation, and the dynamics of compliance and resistance. Ventilation ...

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    1.4 : Physiology of Respiration II: Neurogenic Control of Respiration01:22

    1.4 : Physiology of Respiration II: Neurogenic Control of Respiration

    The regulation of respiration is mediated by a cluster of neurons in the brainstem known as the respiratory centers. The respiratory centers are divided ...

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    1.5 : Physical Assessment of the Respiratory Tract I: Health History01:28

    1.5 : Physical Assessment of the Respiratory Tract I: Health History

    A respiratory tract assessment helps identify and manage respiratory conditions by collecting both subjective and objective data. Subjective data is ...

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    1.6 : Physical Assessment of the Respiratory Tract II: Inspection01:27

    1.6 : Physical Assessment of the Respiratory Tract II: Inspection

    Inspection is the initial step in assessing the respiratory system. It involves observing the following components. Initially, the chest configuration is ...

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    1.7 : Physical Assessment of the Respiratory Tract II: Palpation01:24

    1.7 : Physical Assessment of the Respiratory Tract II: Palpation

    Palpation is a method of assessing the respiratory tract to detect tenderness, masses, lesions, respiratory excursions, and fremitus. First, the nurse ...

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    1.8 : Physical Assessment of the Respiratory Tract III: Percussion01:29

    1.8 : Physical Assessment of the Respiratory Tract III: Percussion

    Begin the percussion assessment by positioning the patient upright and leaning forward with arms folded for the posterior chest examination. Start ...

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    1.9 : Physical Assessment of the Respiratory Tract IV: Auscultation01:28

    1.9 : Physical Assessment of the Respiratory Tract IV: Auscultation

    Auscultation is a crucial method in respiratory assessment that provides vital information about airflow and lung obstructions. Begin by instructing the ...

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    1.10 : Respiratory System Abnormal Finding I: Inspection and Percussion01:30

    1.10 : Respiratory System Abnormal Finding I: Inspection and Percussion

    Inspection and percussion methods of examination help detect respiratory system abnormalities. Abnormalities detected during the inspection include the ...

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    1.11 : Respiratory System Abnormal Finding II: Palpation and Auscultation01:31

    1.11 : Respiratory System Abnormal Finding II: Palpation and Auscultation

    In respiratory assessments, palpation can detect abnormalities such as tracheal deviation, suggesting conditions like tension pneumothorax or large ...

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