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What is tactile fremitus?
What is tactile fremitus?
- The position of the trachea in the chest cavity
- The measurement of chest wall excursion
- The sound transmission from the larynx to the chest wall (correct)
- The movement of air in the bronchial tree
Tactile fremitus is reduced in conditions that increase the density of the lung tissue and chest cavity.
Tactile fremitus is reduced in conditions that increase the density of the lung tissue and chest cavity.
False (B)
What can cause reduced tactile fremitus?
What can cause reduced tactile fremitus?
- Consolidation of the lung tissue
- Over expansion of the lung
- Fluid in the bronchial tree (correct)
- Excess fat tissue on the chest
The tracheal position can be determined by placing the right index finger in the supra sternal notch.
The tracheal position can be determined by placing the right index finger in the supra sternal notch.
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How is tracheal position evaluated?
How is tracheal position evaluated?
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Chest wall excursion can only be evaluated using direct hand contact.
Chest wall excursion can only be evaluated using direct hand contact.
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