GARIANDO, ANJAE KRISTELLE D.

BSN 3 – 2
EXIT PASS (Respiratory Assessment, Respiratory Care Modalities, URT
Disorders)

Respiratory system is one of the most important functioning system in

our body to live. Generally, respiratory system consists of upper and lower
respiratory tract whereas, the upper respiratory tract is in charge ventilation
while the lower respiratory tract comprises structure such as lungs for gas
exchange.
In hospital settings, respiratory system disorders are most commonly
encountered by every healthcare providers’ day to day experience. As nurses,
we are the one who always interact with our patients. In order to provide
optimum care, we should understand thoroughly the respiratory functions,
indicator of disorders, significance of nurse education, and many more.