6 Questions
What is tactile fremitus?
The sound transmission from the larynx to the chest wall
Tactile fremitus is reduced in conditions that increase the density of the lung tissue and chest cavity.
False
What can cause reduced tactile fremitus?
Fluid in the bronchial tree
The tracheal position can be determined by placing the right index finger in the supra sternal notch.
True
How is tracheal position evaluated?
By placing the index finger in the supra sternal notch
Chest wall excursion can only be evaluated using direct hand contact.
False
Study Notes
"Test Your Knowledge: Tactile Fremitus and Lung Density" - Are you familiar with how sound travels through the lungs and chest cavity? Take this quiz to learn about how tactile fremitus can indicate the density of underlying lung tissue, as well as conditions that can increase or decrease this density. Brush up on your understanding of respiratory health with this informative quiz.
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