Patient Assessment

Explore the use of whispered pectoriloquy in diagnosing lung conditions. Learn its procedure, limitations, and clinical significance.

Explore Kerley B lines, their appearance, causes, and clinical significance as vital diagnostic tools for interstitial pulmonary edema.

There are several abnormal respiratory patterns of breathing that can occur due to a variety of cardiopulmonary conditions. This guide provides an overview of the different types.

What are normal breath sounds? What is auscultation? This guide provides an overview of the types of abnormal lung sounds. [Updated]

This study guide has practice questions on the topic of patient assessment and was created for respiratory therapy students.

The best way to determine the depth of respiration is to observe the degree of chest-wall movement during inspiration and expiration.

Vital signs are measurements of the body’s most basic functions. They include temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.

An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a procedure that measures electrical activity in the heart. This guide provides an overview and has practice questions on this topic.

How to perform a patient assessment as a respiratory therapist? This guide provides an overview and breaks it down step-by-step. [Updated]

The types of thoracic imaging include chest x-ray, CT scan, PET scan, and V/Q scan. This guide provides an overview (with practice questions).