Pulmonary Problem Solving II

Patient Six

History

NG is a 7-month-old female who is brought into the emergency department by her parents because of dyspnea and frequent cough. Her parents indicate that she has a recent history of ‘a cold’ and a low grade fever. Her temperature is 101.2o F. SpO2 on room air is 90%. She has a frequent nonproductive cough, She is alert and crying when examined. She appears to be in respiratory distress with nasal flaring and intercostal retractions. Use the Auscultation tab to identify lung sounds.

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Authors and Reviewers

Heart sounds by Dr. Jonathan Keroes, MD and David Lieberman, Developer, Virtual Cardiac Patient.
Reviewed by Dr. Barbara Erickson, PhD, RN, CCRN.
Last Update: 11/9/2021

Sources

Heart Sounds and Murmurs Across the Lifespan (with CD) Dr Barbara Ann Erickson
Publisher: Mosby
ISBN-10: 0323020453; ISBN-13: 978-0323020459
Heart Sounds and Murmurs: A Practical Guide with Audio CD-ROM 3rd Edition
Elsevier-Health Sciences Division
Barbara A. Erickson, PhD, RN, CCRN
How to measure blood pressure using a manual monitor
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER)
Heart and Lung Sounds Reference Guide
PracticalClinicalSkills.com
Manual Blood Pressure Measurement
Vital Sign Measurement Across the Lifespan