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Question 8#

During a preoperative physical examination, specific areas to investigate for the respiratory system include:

A. Consciousness; neurocognition; peripheral sensory
B. Cervical spine mobility; visualize uvula; artificial teeth; thyromental distance
C. Blood pressure; standing and sitting, bilateral; peripheral pulses; heart auscultation; heart rate; murmur; rhythm
D. Auscultation of lungs; wheezes; rales

Correct Answer is D

Comment:

The physical examination is targeted primarily at the central nervous system (CNS), cardiovascular system, lungs, and upper airway. Specific areas to investigate are given in Table below.

Preoperative physical examination: