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RN 302 EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, Study Guides, Projects, Research of Nursing

RN 302 EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Typology: Study Guides, Projects, Research

2021/2022

Available from 06/21/2023

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RN 302 EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Thorax and Lungs
-What data can be gathered on a patient in respiratory distress from general survey only?
-Do they use accessory muscles when breathing? Position-tripod, Barrel chest, Nasal flaring,
color
-Structure and Function: The thorax
-Thoracic cage
-Sternum, 12 pairs of ribs
-12 thoracic vertebrae
-Muscles and cartilage
-Thoracic Cavity
-Mediastinium
-Pleural cavity
-Lung (Apex and base)
Structure and Function: Pleural Membranes
-Parietal pleura-lines the whole cavity
-Visceral pleura-lines the organs
-Pleural space/cavity-both above total
Structure and Function: The respiratory system
-Trachea
-Bronchi
-Bronchioles
-Alveolar Sacs
-Alveoli
Landmarks-Visualize what you cannot see!
-Anterior chest
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