20 Questions
What is the normal adult respiratory rate in breaths per minute (BPM)?
12-20 BPM
Which of the following thoracic landmarks typically has a broad, concave base?
Base
What is the normal inspiration to expiration ratio for breathing in adults?
1:2
When assessing the thorax, which of the following is NOT part of general inspection and observation?
Palpation
Which of the following is NOT an aspect observed during general inspection of the thorax?
Respiratory rate
What is the typical shape of a normal chest according to the text?
Oval
In a normal chest, how does the Anterior-Posterior (AP) Diameter compare to the transverse diameter?
AP Diameter is half the transverse diameter
What is the purpose of Tactile Fremitus as described in the text?
To feel chest vibrations when the client speaks
During chest palpation, what is considered abnormal regarding chest expansion?
Asymmetric and decreased chest expansion
What medical diagnostic method involves tapping various areas of the body to determine organ conditions by resonance?
Percussion
Which percussion sound is most likely heard in a patient with COPD or Pneumothorax?
Hyperresonance
Where is the best location to auscultate vesicular breath sounds?
Peripheral lung fields
Which breath sound is described as high pitched, loud, and harsh, and is normally heard over the trachea?
Bronchial
What chest deformity is characterized by a lateral curvature or deviation of the spine?
Scoliosis
Which type of sputum is typically seen in patients with acute lower respiratory tract infections or asthma?
Yellow (mucopurulent)
What type of breath sound is commonly associated with air passing through fluid in the lungs?
Crackles (rales)
Which type of abnormal breath sound might indicate an upper airway obstruction?
Stridor
What condition is characterized by a continuous low-pitched, coarse, harsh sound often described as having a 'snoring quality'?
Rhonchi (gurgles)
What priority patient problem is associated with decreased blood flow due to pulmonary capillary vasoconstriction?
Impaired Gas Exchange due to decreased lung tissue
Which abnormal breath sound occurs when visceral and parietal pleural surfaces become damaged and cannot glide silently over each other?
Friction Rub
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