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What is the recommended position for the person when evaluating the chest with a stethoscope?
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?
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?
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?
What happens to the chest circumference in relation to the head circumference in neonates?
Which breath sound may be louder and more bronchial in infants and young children compared to adults?
Which breath sound may be louder and more bronchial in infants and young children compared to adults?
What is a common change in chest expansion often observed in older adults?
What is a common change in chest expansion often observed in older adults?
What happens to the costal angle in the third trimester of pregnancy?
What happens to the costal angle in the third trimester of pregnancy?