Assessment of the Chest and Lungs: Reference Lines and Anatomy Points
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What is the recommended position for the person when evaluating the chest with a stethoscope?

  • Lying on their back
  • Standing up
  • Bending forward
  • Sitting upright (correct)

What type of breathing is characteristic of neonates?

  • Nose breathing only
  • Apneustic
  • Diaphragmatic and abdominal (correct)
  • Lung-focused

What is a common pattern seen in neonates that consists of vigorous breathing followed by apnea for 10-15 seconds?

  • Stridor
  • Flaring nares
  • Periodic breathing (correct)
  • Central cyanosis

What happens to the chest circumference in relation to the head circumference in neonates?

<p>Chest circumference is usually 2-3 cm smaller than the head circumference (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which breath sound may be louder and more bronchial in infants and young children compared to adults?

<p>Bronchovesicular sounds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common change in chest expansion often observed in older adults?

<p>Decreased chest expansion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the costal angle in the third trimester of pregnancy?

<p>Increases to about 105 degrees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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