Auscultation of the Cardiovascular System

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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?

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?

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?

High-pitched and whistling with a harsh quality Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between coarse crackles and fine crackles?

Coarse crackles are wet and bubbling, while fine crackles are dry and crackling Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal ratio of inspiration to expiration in a bronchial breath sound?

1:3 Signup and view all the answers

During the assessment of the posterior chest, the nurse inspects the skin for which of the following?

Lesions, scars, and skin color Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of palpating the vertebrae during the thoracic examination?

To assess the alignment and tenderness of the vertebrae Signup and view all the answers

During the assessment of the posterior chest, the nurse observes respiratory movement for which of the following?

Excursion, symmetry, depth, and rhythm of respirations Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the palpation of the chest wall to assess the vibration of the lungs during breathing?

Tactile fremitus Signup and view all the answers

During the assessment of the posterior chest, the nurse palpates the thoracic muscles for which of the following?

Tenderness and bulges Signup and view all the answers

During a thoracic examination, what does decreased tactile fremitus in areas where it is normally expected indicate?

Obstruction, pneumothorax, or emphysema Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of percussion in a thoracic examination?

To determine if underlying tissue is filled with air or solid material Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal ratio of the anterior-posterior diameter to the lateral diameter of the chest?

1:2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the vibratory tremors that can be felt through the chest?

Tactile fremitus Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of percussion that indicates the presence of a pleural effusion or pneumonia?

Flatness or dullness Signup and view all the answers

What is the position of the patient during percussion in a thoracic examination?

Sitting Signup and view all the answers

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