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537 Exam
Chest & Respiratory
14
Nursing
Graduate
10/12/2011

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Term
How does chest circumference compare to head circumference at birth?
Definition
= or 2 cm greater
Term
Between 5 months and 2 yrs, chest circumference ___?___ head circumference.
Definition
=
Term
After 2 yrs old, chest circumference ___?___ head circumference.
Definition
>
Term
After 2 yrs old, chest circumference ___?___ head circumference.
Definition
>
Term
What could be causes of CC=HC after 2 yrs old?
Definition
-CF
-preemie with chronic pulmonary dysplasia
-severe asthma
Term
At what age is AP:Transverse ratio 1:2?
Definition
7 yrs old
Term
By ___?___ years old the transverse diameter increases and the chest becomes more ovoid.
Definition
6 yrs
Term
What is a normal newborn RR?
Definition
40
Term
What is a normal 3-6 month RR?
Definition
30
Term
What is a normal 1-2 yr RR?
Definition
26
Term
What is a normal 3-4 yr RR?
Definition
24
Term
What is a normal 6+ yr RR?
Definition
20
Term
What are signs of respiratory distress?
Definition
-nasal flaring
-retractions
-grunting
-tachypnea
Term
What causes grunting?
Definition
pushing out the last bit of air
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