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What is the primary purpose of auscultation in a thoracic examination?
What is the primary purpose of auscultation in a thoracic examination?
- To assess airflow through the bronchial tree (correct)
- To assess the movement of the diaphragm
- To assess the size of the heart
- To assess the condition of the lungs
What is the characteristic of a vesicular lung sound?
What is the characteristic of a vesicular lung sound?
- Harsh and whistling
- High-pitched and loud
- Coarse and bubbling
- Soft and low-pitched (correct)
What is the difference between a polyphonic wheeze and a monophonic wheeze?
What is the difference between a polyphonic wheeze and a monophonic wheeze?
- Polyphonic wheeze is high-pitched, while monophonic wheeze is low-pitched
- Polyphonic wheeze is heard over the trachea, while monophonic wheeze is heard over the bronchi
- Polyphonic wheeze has multiple sound qualities, while monophonic wheeze has a single sound quality (correct)
- Polyphonic wheeze is heard on inspiration, while monophonic wheeze is heard on expiration
What is the characteristic of a stridor sound?
What is the characteristic of a stridor sound?
What is the difference between coarse crackles and fine crackles?
What is the difference between coarse crackles and fine crackles?
What is the normal ratio of inspiration to expiration in a bronchial breath sound?
What is the normal ratio of inspiration to expiration in a bronchial breath sound?
During the assessment of the posterior chest, the nurse inspects the skin for which of the following?
During the assessment of the posterior chest, the nurse inspects the skin for which of the following?
What is the primary purpose of palpating the vertebrae during the thoracic examination?
What is the primary purpose of palpating the vertebrae during the thoracic examination?
During the assessment of the posterior chest, the nurse observes respiratory movement for which of the following?
During the assessment of the posterior chest, the nurse observes respiratory movement for which of the following?
What is the term for the palpation of the chest wall to assess the vibration of the lungs during breathing?
What is the term for the palpation of the chest wall to assess the vibration of the lungs during breathing?
During the assessment of the posterior chest, the nurse palpates the thoracic muscles for which of the following?
During the assessment of the posterior chest, the nurse palpates the thoracic muscles for which of the following?
During a thoracic examination, what does decreased tactile fremitus in areas where it is normally expected indicate?
During a thoracic examination, what does decreased tactile fremitus in areas where it is normally expected indicate?
What is the purpose of percussion in a thoracic examination?
What is the purpose of percussion in a thoracic examination?
What is the normal ratio of the anterior-posterior diameter to the lateral diameter of the chest?
What is the normal ratio of the anterior-posterior diameter to the lateral diameter of the chest?
What is the term for the vibratory tremors that can be felt through the chest?
What is the term for the vibratory tremors that can be felt through the chest?
What is the result of percussion that indicates the presence of a pleural effusion or pneumonia?
What is the result of percussion that indicates the presence of a pleural effusion or pneumonia?
What is the position of the patient during percussion in a thoracic examination?
What is the position of the patient during percussion in a thoracic examination?
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