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What is the priority patient problem associated with impaired gas exchange due to fluid in the lungs at the alveolar-capillary membrane?
What is the priority patient problem associated with impaired gas exchange due to fluid in the lungs at the alveolar-capillary membrane?
Which type of breath sounds is described as soft-intensity, low-pitched, and heard over most lung fields?
Which type of breath sounds is described as soft-intensity, low-pitched, and heard over most lung fields?
What is the common cause of fine crackles (rales) heard during inspiration?
What is the common cause of fine crackles (rales) heard during inspiration?
A barrel chest is characterized by a ratio of which diameters being 1:1?
A barrel chest is characterized by a ratio of which diameters being 1:1?
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What is a characteristic of coarse crackles (rales) heard during expiration?
What is a characteristic of coarse crackles (rales) heard during expiration?
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Which condition is characterized by an excessive curve in the lumbar spine, slack tummy muscles, and protruding buttocks?
Which condition is characterized by an excessive curve in the lumbar spine, slack tummy muscles, and protruding buttocks?
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Which lung condition is described by continuous, low-pitched, coarse, harsh sounds with a 'snoring quality'?
Which lung condition is described by continuous, low-pitched, coarse, harsh sounds with a 'snoring quality'?
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What is the best location to auscultate vesicular breath sounds?
What is the best location to auscultate vesicular breath sounds?
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What is the primary health promotion focus when screening clients for thorax and lung assessments?
What is the primary health promotion focus when screening clients for thorax and lung assessments?
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Which condition is indicated by high-pitched, loud, harsh sounds heard over the trachea?
Which condition is indicated by high-pitched, loud, harsh sounds heard over the trachea?
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Which finding during breast assessment would raise concern for breast cancer?
Which finding during breast assessment would raise concern for breast cancer?
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What is the preferred technique to detect high-pitched sounds such as normal heart sounds and bowel sounds?
What is the preferred technique to detect high-pitched sounds such as normal heart sounds and bowel sounds?
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In breast assessment, what findings should prompt immediate attention and further evaluation for potential malignancy?
In breast assessment, what findings should prompt immediate attention and further evaluation for potential malignancy?
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Which lung condition is associated with tympanic percussion sounds?
Which lung condition is associated with tympanic percussion sounds?
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'Abnormal breath sounds' related to thorax assessment would be characterized by:
'Abnormal breath sounds' related to thorax assessment would be characterized by:
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'Drum-like' percussion sounds are most likely indicative of which condition?
'Drum-like' percussion sounds are most likely indicative of which condition?
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'Friction rub' sounds heard during thorax assessment suggest:
'Friction rub' sounds heard during thorax assessment suggest:
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'Thud-like' dull percussion sounds are typically associated with what kind of lung sound?
'Thud-like' dull percussion sounds are typically associated with what kind of lung sound?
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'Blowing' sound created by air movement through larger airways is characteristic of which type of breath sound?
'Blowing' sound created by air movement through larger airways is characteristic of which type of breath sound?
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What is the normal respiratory rate for adults?
What is the normal respiratory rate for adults?
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Which thoracic landmark is described as broad, concave, and rests upon the convex surface of the diaphragm?
Which thoracic landmark is described as broad, concave, and rests upon the convex surface of the diaphragm?
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What is the normal inspiration to expiration ratio during breathing in adults?
What is the normal inspiration to expiration ratio during breathing in adults?
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Which of the following is not a method used in chest assessment?
Which of the following is not a method used in chest assessment?
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How many lobes are present in the right lung?
How many lobes are present in the right lung?
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Which part of the chest shows the various parts of the heart, lungs, and ribs in an anterior view?
Which part of the chest shows the various parts of the heart, lungs, and ribs in an anterior view?
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What should be observed regarding the rhythm, depth, and effort of breathing during general inspection of the chest?
What should be observed regarding the rhythm, depth, and effort of breathing during general inspection of the chest?
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Which factor is not considered during chest palpation?
Which factor is not considered during chest palpation?
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What is the normal shape of the chest, according to the text?
What is the normal shape of the chest, according to the text?
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If the Anterior-Posterior (AP) Diameter is half the transverse diameter, what is the ratio?
If the Anterior-Posterior (AP) Diameter is half the transverse diameter, what is the ratio?
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During palpation of the posterior thorax, what is considered an abnormal finding?
During palpation of the posterior thorax, what is considered an abnormal finding?
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What is tactile fremitus defined as in thorax assessment?
What is tactile fremitus defined as in thorax assessment?
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What is the purpose of percussion in medical diagnosis?
What is the purpose of percussion in medical diagnosis?
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What finding during palpation of the posterior thorax would indicate a significant issue?
What finding during palpation of the posterior thorax would indicate a significant issue?
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How should a normal chest expand during inspiration?
How should a normal chest expand during inspiration?
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