Pulmonary Assessment

At the completion of this educational activity, the learner will be able to:

1. Identify two (2) primary outcomes of gas exchange in the lungs.
2. Select three (3) abnormal lung sounds.
3. Choose three (3) elements included in a respiratory assessment.

At the completion of this educational activity, the learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge about completing a pulmonary assessment by passing a quiz with 85% or greater accuracy.

Lois Platt, MSN, RN

Ms. Platt has had extensive experience in a variety of health care settings, including as Staff Development Coordinator in a Long-Term Care facility. She also worked as a Term Assistant Professor of Nursing for the University of Alaska Anchorage AAS Nursing Program for many years as well as coordinating and teaching a Certified Nursing Assistant Program. Prior to entering nursing education, Ms. Platt worked in both staff nurse and Clinical Resource Manager positions in a small Critical Access Hospital in rural Alaska. Her work experience also includes staff and charge nurse positions on Medical-Surgical and Intensive Care Units. Ms. Platt obtained a Diploma in nursing from Joseph Lawrence School of Nursing in New London, Connecticut; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Joseph College in West Hartford, Connecticut; and a Master of Science in Nursing Education from the University of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska.