Fall 12 NRSE 4520 Assessment and Promotion - Page 49

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  1. Dec 1, '12 by
    Does anyone know where I can find out info on how to calculate the thoracic AP/Lateral ratio? I really dont understand that, and have a person with kyphosis, so I know the chest is "barrel chest", but don't know what the ratio would be for that. Have been trying to find the answer on the web, to no avail. ..........Any one?
  2. Dec 1, '12 by
    I am FURIOUS because it is Saturday of week 4 and I still do not have ANY grades from week 3 as of yet.
  3. Dec 1, '12 by
    Quote from 4benders
    I am FURIOUS because it is Saturday of week 4 and I still do not have ANY grades from week 3 as of yet.
    I feel the same way. Week 4 almost over & still no grades from week 3. This is not fair
  4. Dec 1, '12 by
    Quote from cincinursemary
    Does anyone know where I can find out info on how to calculate the thoracic AP/Lateral ratio? I really dont understand that, and have a person with kyphosis, so I know the chest is "barrel chest", but don't know what the ratio would be for that. Have been trying to find the answer on the web, to no avail. ..........Any one?
    Not too sure. I did my husband who is fit. Pretty much everything was normal so I put 1:2. I found this on the internet, though:
    A to P diameter: Barrel Chest
    1:1 ratio, ribs are more horizontal
    Compromised respiration ie: chronic asthma or emphysema
  5. Dec 1, '12 by
    Quote from fkarbowski
    Not too sure. I did my husband who is fit. Pretty much everything was normal so I put 1:2. I found this on the internet, though:
    A to P diameter: Barrel Chest
    1:1 ratio, ribs are more horizontal
    Compromised respiration ie: chronic asthma or emphysema
    Thank YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
  6. Dec 1, '12 by
    I simply do not want to do Week 5 discussion board....I'm exhausted.
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  7. Dec 1, '12 by
    Quote from cincinursemary
    Does anyone know where I can find out info on how to calculate the thoracic AP/Lateral ratio? I really dont understand that, and have a person with kyphosis, so I know the chest is "barrel chest", but don't know what the ratio would be for that. Have been trying to find the answer on the web, to no avail. ..........Any one?
    Look at page 440 of the text.
  8. Dec 1, '12 by
    After this class, I'm going to have to assess my rear-end for pressure ulcers from sitting on the couch doing assignments! Ha, ha!
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  9. Dec 1, '12 by
    Quote from fkarbowski
    After this class, I'm going to have to assess my rear-end for pressure ulcers from sitting on the couch doing assignments! Ha, ha!
    You got that right!, geeze Louise! When I got up to get supper started, I felt like I was 90 years old, my butt hurt, my hips hurt, and I was walking like a robot. School is definately hard on the posterior
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  10. Dec 1, '12 by
    Finally got that assessment submitted. I am so glad I hung onto all my textbooks that I have collected over the years.

    I did have to research irregular rhythm upon my assessment to my surprise...kinda scared me a little bit since it was my kin folk.

    Ended up with 8 pages. Less pages from last week...but harder material to assess!
    I have shoulder, back and neck pains now!
    Last edit by EmJeanRN on Dec 1, '12