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Which of the following best describes the respiratory rate range for adults?
Which of the following best describes the respiratory rate range for adults?
- 12 to 20 breaths per minute (correct)
- 20 to 30 breaths per minute
- 15 to 25 breaths per minute
- 8 to 12 breaths per minute
In chest assessment, what is the recommended inspiration to expiration ratio?
In chest assessment, what is the recommended inspiration to expiration ratio?
- 1:1
- 1:3
- 1:2 (correct)
- 2:1
How many lobes are present in the right lung?
How many lobes are present in the right lung?
- Four
- Three (correct)
- Two
- Five
What should be observed in the rhythm, depth, and effort of breathing during general inspection?
What should be observed in the rhythm, depth, and effort of breathing during general inspection?
What should be assessed during palpation in chest examination?
What should be assessed during palpation in chest examination?
What is the normal shape of the chest?
What is the normal shape of the chest?
What does an increased anterior-posterior (AP) diameter suggest?
What does an increased anterior-posterior (AP) diameter suggest?
During chest palpation, what should be the normal difference between the thumbs during inspiration?
During chest palpation, what should be the normal difference between the thumbs during inspiration?
What is tactile fremitus?
What is tactile fremitus?
In percussion, what is being assessed by tapping various areas of the body?
In percussion, what is being assessed by tapping various areas of the body?
Which type of breath sound is characterized by a 'blowing' sound created by air movement through larger airways?
Which type of breath sound is characterized by a 'blowing' sound created by air movement through larger airways?
Which percussion sound is associated with a 'short, high-pitched extremely dull sound'?
Which percussion sound is associated with a 'short, high-pitched extremely dull sound'?
What is the best location to hear vesicular breath sounds?
What is the best location to hear vesicular breath sounds?
What chest deformity is indicated by a ratio of AP to transverse diameter of 1:1?
What chest deformity is indicated by a ratio of AP to transverse diameter of 1:1?
Which percussion sound is associated with gastric air bubbles?
Which percussion sound is associated with gastric air bubbles?
What is the likely patient problem associated with pink (serous/frothy) sputum?
What is the likely patient problem associated with pink (serous/frothy) sputum?
Which condition is characterized by continuous, low-pitched, coarse, harsh sounds that may disappear with coughing?
Which condition is characterized by continuous, low-pitched, coarse, harsh sounds that may disappear with coughing?
What is the main priority patient problem associated with decreased blood flow due to pulmonary capillary vasoconstriction?
What is the main priority patient problem associated with decreased blood flow due to pulmonary capillary vasoconstriction?
Which breath sound indicates airflow blockage and is not cleared by coughing?
Which breath sound indicates airflow blockage and is not cleared by coughing?
What does fine crackles (rales) commonly indicate?
What does fine crackles (rales) commonly indicate?
