Respiratory Assessment: Deviation vs Normal Posture Quiz

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Which position should the examiner note the client is in when assessing the ability to support weight while breathing comfortably?

Lying flat on the back

Standing up straight

Leaning backward on a chair

Leaning forward with arms supporting weight (correct)

During palpation, what could tender or painful areas over the ribs, especially at the costal chondral junctions, indicate?

Muscle tension

Normal musculoskeletal function

Fractured ribs (correct)

Inflamed fibrous connective tissue

What might pain over the intercostal spaces indicate during palpation?

Intercostal muscle growth

Inflamed pleurae (correct)

Normal lung function

Rib dislocation

When examining for crepitus during palpation, what does palpable crepitus indicate?

Subcutaneous emphysema Signup and view all the answers

What does the absence of palpable crepitus suggest during examination?

Normal lung function Signup and view all the answers

In which position should a client be ideally positioned for assessment in cases of acute and chronic airway obstruction or atelectasis?

Leaning forward with arms supporting weight Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of palpating for tenderness and surface masses over the lung area?

To check for signs of inflammation or abnormal growths Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario can tenderness over thoracic muscles be commonly observed?

Due to engaging in vigorous exercises like push-ups Signup and view all the answers

What condition might be suspected if hyperresonance is elicited during percussion of the lungs?

Emphysema Signup and view all the answers

When palpating for crepitus, what abnormal sensation might be felt by the examiner?

Crackling or grating under the skin Signup and view all the answers

During auscultation, what are adventitious breath sounds?

Abnormal breath sounds such as wheezing or crackles Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to listen at each site for at least one complete respiratory cycle during auscultation?

To detect subtle changes in breath sounds over time Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assessing for fremitus during a physical examination?

To evaluate the intensity of vibrations in the bronchial tubes transmitted to the chest wall Signup and view all the answers

Why might a client need to speak louder during fremitus assessment?

If fremitus is not palpable on either side Signup and view all the answers

What condition might lead to an increase in fremitus?

Pleural effusion Signup and view all the answers

How should the examiner position the client when assessing for chest expansion?

Standing upright Signup and view all the answers

What does it indicate if the examiner's thumbs move asymmetrically when assessing chest expansion?

Barrel chest deformity Signup and view all the answers

During palpation for crepitus, what might be a potential cause of crepitus under the skin?

Air trapping in emphysema Signup and view all the answers