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Lung Sounds and Auscultation Made Easy [Ultimate Guide]

Lung Sounds and Auscultation Made Easy [Ultimate Guide]

by John Landry, BS, RRT | Patient Assessment

Are you ready to learn about breath sounds, lung sounds, and auscultation? I sure hope so because that is what this study guide is all about. As a Respiratory Therapist (or student), it goes without saying that you must fully know and understand auscultation and...
Patient Assessment Final Exam (Practice Questions)

Patient Assessment Final Exam (Practice Questions)

by Respiratory Therapy Zone | Patient Assessment

The ability to perform a patient assessment is essential for respiratory therapists. This includes taking a patient’s medical history, evaluating their current condition, and assessing their risk for future problems. This topic is important for respiratory therapists...
Best Way to Determine the Depth of Respiration (Explained)

Best Way to Determine the Depth of Respiration (Explained)

by John Landry, BS, RRT | Patient Assessment

The best way to determine the depth of a patient’s respiration is to observe the degree of chest-wall movement during inspiration and expiration. When you take a breath in, the chest expands as your lungs fill with air. The deeper the breath, the more air enters...
Vital Signs: Overview and Practice Questions

Vital Signs: Overview and Practice Questions

by John Landry, BS, RRT | Patient Assessment

Vital signs are measurements of the body’s most basic functions. They include temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation. Medical professionals use vital signs to get a general sense of a patient’s overall condition. They...
Abnormal Respiratory Patterns of Breathing (Explained)

Abnormal Respiratory Patterns of Breathing (Explained)

by John Landry, BS, RRT | Patient Assessment

A patient who is healthy and at rest should have a respiratory rate and rhythm that is not labored with passive exhalation. This is known as normal breathing. However, some patients may show signs of an abnormal breathing pattern, which can occur due to a variety of...
EKG Interpretation: Overview and Practice Questions

EKG Interpretation: Overview and Practice Questions

by John Landry, BS, RRT | Patient Assessment

An electrocardiogram, often abbreviated as EKG or ECG, is a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart. This is an important diagnostic tool that can be used to detect a number of heart conditions, such as arrhythmias, heart attacks, and other cardiac...
How to Perform a Patient Assessment as a Respiratory Therapist

How to Perform a Patient Assessment as a Respiratory Therapist

by John Landry, BS, RRT | Patient Assessment

In order to provide the best possible care, respiratory therapists must be able to perform a comprehensive assessment of each individual patient. This assessment includes taking the patient’s medical history, evaluating their current condition, and assessing...
Thoracic Imaging: Overview and Practice Questions

Thoracic Imaging: Overview and Practice Questions

by John Landry, BS, RRT | Patient Assessment

Thoracic imaging refers to the radiographic assessment of the chest and thoracic region. As a respiratory therapist or medical professional, this is a topic that you must be familiar with. To help, we created this study guide with practice questions designed to make...
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