Interpreting Percussion Sounds in Lung Examination
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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?

  • 1:1
  • 1:3
  • 1:2 (correct)
  • 2:1

    • 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?

    <p>Even rhythm, coordinated depth, effortful breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be assessed during palpation in chest examination?

    <p>Tracheal position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal shape of the chest?

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

    What does an increased anterior-posterior (AP) diameter suggest?

    <p>Chronic conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During chest palpation, what should be the normal difference between the thumbs during inspiration?

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

    What is tactile fremitus?

    <p>The vibration felt when client speaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In percussion, what is being assessed by tapping various areas of the body?

    <p>Organ condition by resonance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of breath sound is characterized by a 'blowing' sound created by air movement through larger airways?

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

    Which percussion sound is associated with a 'short, high-pitched extremely dull sound'?

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

    What is the best location to hear vesicular breath sounds?

    <p>Peripheral lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which percussion sound is associated with gastric air bubbles?

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

    What is the likely patient problem associated with pink (serous/frothy) sputum?

    <p>Acute pulmonary edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by continuous, low-pitched, coarse, harsh sounds that may disappear with coughing?

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

    What is the main priority patient problem associated with decreased blood flow due to pulmonary capillary vasoconstriction?

    <p>Acute Pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breath sound indicates airflow blockage and is not cleared by coughing?

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

    What does fine crackles (rales) commonly indicate?

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

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