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What is the priority patient problem associated with abnormal breath sounds like wheezes and crackles?
What is the priority patient problem associated with abnormal breath sounds like wheezes and crackles?
- Dyspnea due to chronic airflow limitations
- Impaired Gas Exchange due to decreased functional lung tissue (correct)
- Impaired Airway Clearance
- Fatigue due to inefficient breathing pattern
What is the common cause of fine crackles (rales) heard during inspiration?
What is the common cause of fine crackles (rales) heard during inspiration?
- Air passing through fluid (correct)
- Bronchial inflammation
- Dynamic airway collapse
- Excessive tracheobronchial secretions
Which abnormal breath sound is described as a continuous, low-pitched, coarse sound with a 'snoring quality'?
Which abnormal breath sound is described as a continuous, low-pitched, coarse sound with a 'snoring quality'?
- Pleural friction rubs
- Rhonchi (gurgles) (correct)
- Wheezes
- Crackles (rales)
What is the potential risk related to the lung condition described by decreased gas exchange due to alveolar-capillary membrane changes?
What is the potential risk related to the lung condition described by decreased gas exchange due to alveolar-capillary membrane changes?
What condition is characterized by continuous, high-pitched, squeaky musical sounds due to airflow blockage?
What condition is characterized by continuous, high-pitched, squeaky musical sounds due to airflow blockage?
In what lung condition would you expect to observe a 'barrel-chested appearance' due to thoracic curvature accentuation?
In what lung condition would you expect to observe a 'barrel-chested appearance' due to thoracic curvature accentuation?
'Orange peel' skin appearance on the breast is indicative of:
'Orange peel' skin appearance on the breast is indicative of:
'Tail of Spence' contains the largest portion of glandular tissue and is the most common site for:
'Tail of Spence' contains the largest portion of glandular tissue and is the most common site for:
'Loud, high-pitched crowing sound' with severe broncholaryngeal spasm is associated with which condition?
'Loud, high-pitched crowing sound' with severe broncholaryngeal spasm is associated with which condition?
