18 Questions
What is the purpose of measuring chest excursion during a respiratory assessment?
To evaluate the depth of breathing
Which statement best describes how tactile fremitus is created?
It is generated by the vocal cords
During a respiratory assessment, what can reduced chest excursion indicate?
Potential pain in the thoracic region
What is the recommended technique for palpating thoracic muscles to assess chest movement?
Slide hands over the skin surface
What causes chest movement to decline in older adults according to the text?
Respiratory muscle atrophy and coastal cartilage calcification
Which term is used to describe the sound waves created by vocal cords transmitted through the lungs to the chest wall?
Tactile Fremitus
What is the term used for the noticeable bulging of intercostal spaces during expiration?
Hypoventilation
Why do some patients bend towards the side affected when holding the chest wall due to pain?
To splint the chest wall
What is a common indicator that a patient is using great effort to breathe?
Active movement in intercostal spaces during breathing
Which aspect should be assessed when looking for deformities in a patient's thorax?
Slope of the ribs and position of the spine
Palpation of which body part can provide further information about a patient's health status?
Thoracic muscles and skeleton
What does symmetrically attached scapulae indicate in relation to the thoracic wall?
Normal thoracic wall function
What should you assess by comparing the right and left sides of the thorax?
Tactile fremitus
Which muscles are observed during the examination of the lateral thorax?
Accessory muscles
What does a coastal angle larger than 90 degrees between the two coastal margins indicate?
Abnormal thoracic anatomy
What kind of breathing pattern is considered normal during assessment?
Quiet and barely audible breathing
Which condition might lead to patients relying on accessory muscles for breathing?
Asthma exacerbation
What is the purpose of raising the patient's arms during examination of the lateral thorax?
To access lateral thoracic structures
Learn about the proper techniques used in physical assessment for detecting signs of pneumonia, including palpating suspicious masses or swollen areas, and measuring chest excursion for depth of breathing. This quiz covers essential skills for healthcare professionals.
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