Interpreting Percussion Sounds in Respiratory Examination
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What is the normal adult respiratory rate in breaths per minute (BPM)?

  • 12-20 BPM (correct)
  • 20-30 BPM
  • 8-12 BPM
  • 15-25 BPM
  • Which of the following thoracic landmarks typically has a broad, concave base?

  • Base (correct)
  • Apex
  • First rib
  • Second rib
  • What is the normal inspiration to expiration ratio for breathing in adults?

  • 1:1
  • 2:3
  • 1:2 (correct)
  • 2:1
  • When assessing the thorax, which of the following is NOT part of general inspection and observation?

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

    Which of the following is NOT an aspect observed during general inspection of the thorax?

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

    What is the typical shape of a normal chest according to the text?

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

    In a normal chest, how does the Anterior-Posterior (AP) Diameter compare to the transverse diameter?

    <p>AP Diameter is half the transverse diameter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Tactile Fremitus as described in the text?

    <p>To feel chest vibrations when the client speaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During chest palpation, what is considered abnormal regarding chest expansion?

    <p>Asymmetric and decreased chest expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What medical diagnostic method involves tapping various areas of the body to determine organ conditions by resonance?

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

    Which percussion sound is most likely heard in a patient with COPD or Pneumothorax?

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

    Where is the best location to auscultate vesicular breath sounds?

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

    Which breath sound is described as high pitched, loud, and harsh, and is normally heard over the trachea?

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

    What chest deformity is characterized by a lateral curvature or deviation of the spine?

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

    Which type of sputum is typically seen in patients with acute lower respiratory tract infections or asthma?

    <p>Yellow (mucopurulent)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of breath sound is commonly associated with air passing through fluid in the lungs?

    <p>Crackles (rales)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of abnormal breath sound might indicate an upper airway obstruction?

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

    What condition is characterized by a continuous low-pitched, coarse, harsh sound often described as having a 'snoring quality'?

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

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

    <p>Impaired Gas Exchange due to decreased lung tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abnormal breath sound occurs when visceral and parietal pleural surfaces become damaged and cannot glide silently over each other?

    <p>Friction Rub</p> Signup and view all the answers

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