Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the priority patient problem associated with rusty red sputum in the text?
What is the priority patient problem associated with rusty red sputum in the text?
- Impaired Gas Exchange due to fluid in the lungs (correct)
- Potential for Aspiration
- Activity Intolerance
- Fatigue due to inefficient breathing pattern
Which breath sound is described as a continuous, low-pitched, coarse, harsh sound with a 'snoring quality'?
Which breath sound is described as a continuous, low-pitched, coarse, harsh sound with a 'snoring quality'?
- Stridor
- Wheezes
- Rhonchi (gurgles) (correct)
- Crackles (rales)
What does the presence of fine crackles (rales) during auscultation commonly indicate?
What does the presence of fine crackles (rales) during auscultation commonly indicate?
- Pneumonia (correct)
- Pneumothorax
- Bronchitis
- Emphysema
What is the primary concern with continuous high-pitched squeaky musical sounds during inspiration and expiration?
What is the primary concern with continuous high-pitched squeaky musical sounds during inspiration and expiration?
'Barrel-chested appearance' is primarily attributed to what physiological change?
'Barrel-chested appearance' is primarily attributed to what physiological change?
'Orange peel' appearance on the breast skin is associated with what potential issue?
'Orange peel' appearance on the breast skin is associated with what potential issue?
'Tenderness, masses, or nodules' during breast palpation can potentially signify what condition?
'Tenderness, masses, or nodules' during breast palpation can potentially signify what condition?
'Recent change in breast size, swelling, and marked asymmetry' is a sign that may indicate what concerning issue?
'Recent change in breast size, swelling, and marked asymmetry' is a sign that may indicate what concerning issue?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
