12 Questions
What condition is indicated by a client exhibiting nasal flaring during inspection?
Hypoxia
What respiratory condition is most likely present when a client displays pursed lip breathing?
COPD
Which of the following conditions is suggested by a client with a ruddy to purple complexion?
CHF
What abnormality is represented by ribs appearing more horizontal than normal?
Barrel chest (1:1)
In a client with forward protrusion of the sternum causing ribs to slope backward, what condition is most likely present?
Pectus carinatum
What is the significance of a client exhibiting the tripod position during respiration?
COPD exacerbation
What is the best method to assess tactile fremitus?
Using the ball of the hand
Symmetrical chest expansion is expected when the examiner's thumb moves apart by approximately:
5-10 cm
Which condition can lead to decreased chest excursion?
Severe atelectasis
What abnormality may be present if bronchial breath sounds are heard at peripheral lung fields?
Pneumothorax
Which condition is characterized by crackles (rales) upon auscultation?
Consolidation
What is whispered pectoriloquy as part of lung assessment?
"1,2,3"
Learn how to identify abnormal findings during a respiratory assessment including nasal flaring, pursed lip breathing, color changes in face and lips, and nail abnormalities. Understand the significance of these findings for conditions like hypoxia, asthma, COPD, and CHF.
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