Interpreting Percussion Sounds in Lung Examination
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What is the normal shape of the chest according to the text?

  • Circular
  • Oval (correct)
  • Rectangular
  • Square

    • What does an increased in AP Diameter of the chest suggest?

  • No significant meaning
  • Chronic conditions (correct)
  • Normal variation
  • Acute conditions

    • What is a normal finding during chest expansion according to the text?

  • Symmetric chest expansion with thumbs separating 1 ½ to 2 inches (correct)
  • Asymmetric chest expansion
  • Thumbs separate less than an inch during inspiration
  • Thumbs separate 3 inches during inspiration

    • What is tactile fremitus?

    <p>A faint vibration felt through the chest wall when the client speaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of percussion in medical diagnosis?

    <p>To determine the condition of internal organs by resonance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique involves tapping various areas of the body to assess internal organ conditions by resonance?

    <p>Percussion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal AP diameter compared to the transverse diameter in a standard chest?

    <p>$1:2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Ninety-nine" is repeated during which assessment technique?

    <p>Palpation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the thumbs do during normal chest expansion?

    <p>Separate 1 ½ to 2 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does bilateral symmetry mean in reference to tactile fremitus?

    <p>Equal vibration felt on both sides of the chest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lung condition is associated with tympany percussion sound?

    <p>Gastric air bubble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When using a stethoscope, which part should be used to detect high-pitched sounds?

    <p>The diaphragm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lung condition is associated with dullness percussion sound?

    <p>Atelectasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breath sound is characterized as having a 'blowing' quality?

    <p>Bronchovesicular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What chest deformity is characterized by a ratio of AP to transverse diameter of 1:1?

    <p>Barrel chest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which spine deviation condition is associated with a slack tummy and protruding buttocks?

    <p>Lordosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color of sputum is typically seen in COPD patients?

    <p>Clear (mucoid)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lung condition is associated with hyperresonance percussion sound?

    <p>COPD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Soft-intensity' and 'low pitched' are characteristics of which normal breath sound?

    <p>Vesicular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lung condition may present with a 'short, high-pitched extremely dull sound' on percussion?

    <p>Flatulence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is associated with green (purulent) sputum?

    <p>Pneumococcal pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary patient problem associated with impaired airway clearance?

    <p>Impaired gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breath sound indicates a superficial grating or creaking sound due to damaged pleural surfaces?

    <p>Pleural friction rubs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fine crackles (rales) are commonly caused by:

    <p>Air passing through fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is associated with continuous, high-pitched, squeaky musical sounds that occur due to airflow blockage?

    <p>Asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary patient problem associated with friction rubs?

    <p>Decreased gas exchange due to alveolar-capillary membrane changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Snoring quality' breath sounds predominantly heard over the trachea and bronchi are characteristic of:

    <p>Rhonchi (gurgles)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal respiratory rate range for adults according to the text?

    <p>12 to 20 BPM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many lobes are there in the right lung according to the text?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the thorax is described as broad, concave, and rests upon the convex surface of the diaphragm?

    <p>Base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to observe the rhythm, depth, and effort of breathing during inspection of the thorax?

    <p>To evaluate respiratory function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT typically observed during general inspection and observation of the thorax?

    <p>Heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method comes first in the order of chest assessment as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Inspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many normal curvatures are usually observed in the spine according to the text?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a 1:2 inspiration to expiration ratio mean?

    <p>$1$ second inspiration to $2$ seconds expiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the thorax is defined as where the upper lobe begins?

    <p>Apex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During chest assessment, which method involves tapping on the chest wall to produce sounds?

    <p>Percussion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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