Questions and Answers
Where do you start assessing the anterior lung auscultation points?
You will assess the right middle lobe at the _____ intercostal space.
4th
What is the characteristic sound of bronchial normal breath sounds?
High pitch and loud
In bronchovesicular sounds, inspiration and expiration are equal.
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Which lung auscultation points are first assessed from C7 to T3?
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Where are vesicular sounds auscultated?
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Study Notes
Anterior Lung Auscultation Points
- Begin at the apex of the lung, located above the clavicle.
- Assess the right and left upper lobes in the 2nd intercostal space.
- Evaluate the right middle lobe and the left upper lobe at the 4th intercostal space.
- For the right and left lower lobes, move to the midaxillary line at the 6th intercostal space.
Posterior Lung Auscultation Points
- Start just above the scapulae to listen to the apices of the lungs.
- Locate C7 (vertebral prominence) and proceed to T3 to assess right and left upper lobes.
- Assess right and left lower lobes from T3 down to T10.
- Ensure to move the stethoscope around for thorough evaluation and compare both sides.
Bronchial Normal Breath Sounds
- Auscultated over the anterior chest, especially the tracheal area.
- Characteristics include:
- High-pitched and loud sounds.
- Inspiration is slightly shorter in duration compared to expiration.
Bronchovesicular Sounds
- Found both anteriorly (1st and 2nd intercostal spaces near the sternum) and posteriorly (between the scapulae).
- Medium pitch sounds with the following features:
- Duration of inspiration and expiration are equal.
Vesicular Sounds
- Auscultated over peripheral lung fields both anteriorly and posteriorly.
- Characteristics include:
- Soft sounds with a low pitch.
- Inspiration is slightly greater in duration than expiration.
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This flashcard quiz focuses on the anterior lung auscultation points and their corresponding sounds. Perfect for students and healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of lung assessment techniques. Test your knowledge of where to listen for different lung sounds across various lobes.
