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What term is used to describe continuous adventitious lung sounds with a constant pitch and varying duration?
What term is used to describe continuous adventitious lung sounds with a constant pitch and varying duration?
- Crackles
- Rhonchi
- Wheezes (correct)
- Rales
When are wheezes most frequently heard?
When are wheezes most frequently heard?
- At rest
- During exhalation (correct)
- During inhalation
- On exertion
What type of lung tissue density would cause decreased sound transmission?
What type of lung tissue density would cause decreased sound transmission?
- Normal density
- Hypodensity
- Emphysematous density (correct)
- Increased density
Which term refers to the abnormal noises heard only with a stethoscope?
Which term refers to the abnormal noises heard only with a stethoscope?
What condition is often associated with wheezing on expiration?
What condition is often associated with wheezing on expiration?
According to the American Thoracic Society and American College of Chest Physicians, what were wheezes previously defined as?
According to the American Thoracic Society and American College of Chest Physicians, what were wheezes previously defined as?
What is the optimal position for a patient during auscultation of lung sounds?
What is the optimal position for a patient during auscultation of lung sounds?
How should auscultation of lung sounds be performed?
How should auscultation of lung sounds be performed?
Why is it important to compare the breath sounds between right and left and in the craniocaudal direction during auscultation?
Why is it important to compare the breath sounds between right and left and in the craniocaudal direction during auscultation?
What should be done before auscultating each bronchopulmonary segment?
What should be done before auscultating each bronchopulmonary segment?
Which precaution should be taken during auscultation to prevent dizziness secondary to hyperventilation?
Which precaution should be taken during auscultation to prevent dizziness secondary to hyperventilation?
What should be removed to optimize auscultation of lung sounds?
What should be removed to optimize auscultation of lung sounds?
Which of the following is an essential characteristic of a cough that should be evaluated?
Which of the following is an essential characteristic of a cough that should be evaluated?
Which of the following would indicate an ineffective cough?
Which of the following would indicate an ineffective cough?
What is the normal quantity of mucus that a person may raise per day without noticing it?
What is the normal quantity of mucus that a person may raise per day without noticing it?
What could foul-smelling breath indicate?
What could foul-smelling breath indicate?
What could an acetone breath indicate?
What could an acetone breath indicate?
What is an indication of chronic tissue hypoxia?
What is an indication of chronic tissue hypoxia?
What is the primary purpose of the 'Gather Objective Patient Information' phase?
What is the primary purpose of the 'Gather Objective Patient Information' phase?
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a physical examination?
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a physical examination?
What is the primary purpose of the 'Develop an Analysis of the Obtained Information' phase?
What is the primary purpose of the 'Develop an Analysis of the Obtained Information' phase?
Which of the following statements about the 'Develop a Care Plan for the Patient' phase is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about the 'Develop a Care Plan for the Patient' phase is TRUE?
Which of the following is an example of an objective patient information gathered during the 'Gather Objective Patient Information' phase?
Which of the following is an example of an objective patient information gathered during the 'Gather Objective Patient Information' phase?
What is the significance of the 'Develop an Analysis of the Obtained Information' phase?
What is the significance of the 'Develop an Analysis of the Obtained Information' phase?
Which of the following is an indication of peripheral vascular insufficiency?
Which of the following is an indication of peripheral vascular insufficiency?
What is a characteristic of a productive cough?
What is a characteristic of a productive cough?
Which of the following cough types is associated with chronic bronchitis?
Which of the following cough types is associated with chronic bronchitis?
What is a characteristic of bronchiectasis?
What is a characteristic of bronchiectasis?
What is a characteristic of a neoplastic cough?
What is a characteristic of a neoplastic cough?
Which cough type is associated with pulmonary edema or heart failure?
Which cough type is associated with pulmonary edema or heart failure?
