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What is the normal respiratory rate range for adults?
What is the normal respiratory rate range for adults?
- 10 to 15 BPM
- 25 to 30 BPM
- 12 to 20 BPM (correct)
- 20 to 25 BPM
Which lobe of the lung has more lobes?
Which lobe of the lung has more lobes?
- Right lung (correct)
- They have an equal number of lobes
- Left lung
- Cannot be determined from the information provided
What is the normal inspiration to expiration ratio during breathing?
What is the normal inspiration to expiration ratio during breathing?
- 1:2 (correct)
- 2:1
- 1:1
- 3:1
During chest assessment, which of the following is NOT part of the general inspection?
During chest assessment, which of the following is NOT part of the general inspection?
Where does the base of the lung rest?
Where does the base of the lung rest?
Which part of the thorax marks where the upper lobe of the lung begins?
Which part of the thorax marks where the upper lobe of the lung begins?
What is a key aspect of a normal respiratory pattern?
What is a key aspect of a normal respiratory pattern?
What type of lung condition is most commonly associated with tympany percussion sound?
What type of lung condition is most commonly associated with tympany percussion sound?
Which lung pathology is characterized by barrel chest deformity?
Which lung pathology is characterized by barrel chest deformity?
Where are vesicular breath sounds best heard?
Where are vesicular breath sounds best heard?
What should a nurse use to detect high-pitched sounds like normal heart or bowel sounds?
What should a nurse use to detect high-pitched sounds like normal heart or bowel sounds?
Which condition is associated with dullness percussion sound?
Which condition is associated with dullness percussion sound?
What is the typical sound description of bronchovesicular breath sounds?
What is the typical sound description of bronchovesicular breath sounds?
Which lung pathology is commonly associated with flatness percussion sound?
Which lung pathology is commonly associated with flatness percussion sound?
Where are bronchial breath sounds typically heard?
Where are bronchial breath sounds typically heard?
'Protruding buttocks and slack tummy muscles' are associated with which spinal condition?
'Protruding buttocks and slack tummy muscles' are associated with which spinal condition?
What is the normal shape of the chest?
What is the normal shape of the chest?
In a normal chest, what is the relationship between the anterior-posterior (AP) diameter and the transverse diameter?
In a normal chest, what is the relationship between the anterior-posterior (AP) diameter and the transverse diameter?
What does increased AP Diameter indicate?
What does increased AP Diameter indicate?
What is not a normal finding during posterior thorax palpation?
What is not a normal finding during posterior thorax palpation?
What is tactile fremitus?
What is tactile fremitus?
What is the procedure for assessing tactile fremitus?
What is the procedure for assessing tactile fremitus?
During percussion, what is determined by tapping various areas of the body?
During percussion, what is determined by tapping various areas of the body?
What does neck vein distension indicate?
What does neck vein distension indicate?
What could be a cause of clubbing of nailbeds?
What could be a cause of clubbing of nailbeds?
What does asymmetric and decreased chest expansion indicate?
What does asymmetric and decreased chest expansion indicate?
What does rusty red sputum indicate?
What does rusty red sputum indicate?
What is the common cause of fine crackles (rales) in the lungs?
What is the common cause of fine crackles (rales) in the lungs?
Which abnormal breath sound is associated with airway inflammation or narrowing?
Which abnormal breath sound is associated with airway inflammation or narrowing?
What is the predominant location where pleural friction rubs are heard?
What is the predominant location where pleural friction rubs are heard?
What condition can cause continuous, high-pitched, squeaky musical sounds on inspiration and expiration?
What condition can cause continuous, high-pitched, squeaky musical sounds on inspiration and expiration?
What problem is associated with decreased blood flow due to pulmonary capillary vasoconstriction?
What problem is associated with decreased blood flow due to pulmonary capillary vasoconstriction?
Which breath sound indicates an upper airway obstruction requiring immediate attention?
Which breath sound indicates an upper airway obstruction requiring immediate attention?
'Barrel-chested appearance' can be associated with which disease process?
'Barrel-chested appearance' can be associated with which disease process?
'Orange peel' skin appearance on the breast can indicate what?
'Orange peel' skin appearance on the breast can indicate what?
