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What is the normal shape of the chest?
What is the normal shape of the chest?
- Oval (correct)
- Rectangular
- Triangular
- Circular
During palpation of the posterior thorax, what is considered an abnormal finding?
During palpation of the posterior thorax, what is considered an abnormal finding?
- Full & symmetric chest expansion
- No tenderness
- Asymmetric and decreased chest expansion (correct)
- Uniform temperature
What is tactile fremitus in thorax assessment?
What is tactile fremitus in thorax assessment?
- The percussion sound heard when listening to the lungs
- The vibration felt through the chest wall when the client speaks (correct)
- The chest expansion during inspiration
- The sound produced when tapping the chest
How should the percussion sounds be interpreted during thorax assessment?
How should the percussion sounds be interpreted during thorax assessment?
In chronic conditions, where there is an increase in the anterior-posterior diameter, what does this indicate?
In chronic conditions, where there is an increase in the anterior-posterior diameter, what does this indicate?
During palpation of the posterior thorax, what should the nurse assess for?
During palpation of the posterior thorax, what should the nurse assess for?
Which technique is used in thorax assessment to evaluate the air content within the lungs?
Which technique is used in thorax assessment to evaluate the air content within the lungs?
What is the primary purpose of interpreting percussion sounds during thorax assessment?
What is the primary purpose of interpreting percussion sounds during thorax assessment?
When assessing tactile fremitus, what does increased fremitus indicate?
When assessing tactile fremitus, what does increased fremitus indicate?
How can a nurse assess chest shape and size during a thorax examination?
How can a nurse assess chest shape and size during a thorax examination?
Which percussion sound is associated with lung hyperinflation in conditions like COPD or pneumothorax?
Which percussion sound is associated with lung hyperinflation in conditions like COPD or pneumothorax?
What is the best location to auscultate vesicular breath sounds?
What is the best location to auscultate vesicular breath sounds?
Which chest deformity is characterized by a lateral curvature or deviation of the spine?
Which chest deformity is characterized by a lateral curvature or deviation of the spine?
What percussion sound is associated with a short, high-pitched extremely dull sound?
What percussion sound is associated with a short, high-pitched extremely dull sound?
Which breath sound is described as high pitched, loud, and harsh, typically heard over the trachea?
Which breath sound is described as high pitched, loud, and harsh, typically heard over the trachea?
What is the main purpose of palpation in the assessment of the posterior thorax?
What is the main purpose of palpation in the assessment of the posterior thorax?
When assessing tactile fremitus, what is the expected finding over areas with fluid in the lungs at the alveolar-capillary membrane?
When assessing tactile fremitus, what is the expected finding over areas with fluid in the lungs at the alveolar-capillary membrane?
Which percussion sound is commonly associated with pneumothorax or lobectomy?
Which percussion sound is commonly associated with pneumothorax or lobectomy?
In chest shape assessment, what does an anteroposterior diameter widening indicate?
In chest shape assessment, what does an anteroposterior diameter widening indicate?
What is the correct interpretation if a patient presents with continuous, low-pitched, coarse, harsh sounds predominantly heard over trachea and bronchi?
What is the correct interpretation if a patient presents with continuous, low-pitched, coarse, harsh sounds predominantly heard over trachea and bronchi?
