Which abnormal breath sounds are caused by narrowing of the airways? - correct answer ✔✔Sibilant
rhonchi
Bronchovesicular breath sounds can be auscultated over which area of the lungs? Select all that apply. -
correct answer ✔✔Sternal area
Mid-scapula area
Identify the correct lung lobe label for their specific locations. Click the drop-down menu and select the
correct answer. - correct answer ✔✔ANTERIOR:
1.Right Upper Lobe (RUL)
2.Right Middle Lobe (RML
3.Right Lower Lobe (RLL)
4.Left Upper Lobe (LUL)
5.Left Lower Lobe (LLL)
POSTERIOR
6.Left Upper Lobe (LUL)
7.Left Lower Lobe (LLL)
8.Right Upper Lobe (RUL)
9.Right Lower Lobe (RLL)
Which lifestyle choices impact respiratory health? Select all that apply. - correct answer ✔✔Smoking
Occupation
Exercise
Normal findings of the inspection are____rhythm, rate of breaths per minute, and chest movement. -
correct answer ✔✔REGULAR
12-20
, symmetrical
Upon palpating the upper chest, the examiner feels crackling, little pockets of air. The examiner
documents this as which of the following terms? - correct answer ✔✔Crepitus
The nurse is observing the auscultation technique of another nurse. The correct method to use when
progressing from one auscultatory site on the thorax to another is___COMPARISON - correct answer
✔✔SIDE TO SIDE
Which is a non-modifiable risk factor for respiratory problems? Drag the answer into the box. - correct
answer ✔✔AGE
During the chest assessment of a client, which reference landmark line does the examiner note on the
lateral chest wall? - correct answer ✔✔midaxillary line
During inspection, the examiner notes unequal chest expansion and recognizes that this occurs in which
situation? - correct answer ✔✔Part of the lung is obstructed or collapsed.
During auscultation of breath sounds, which are the proper techniques? Select all that apply. - correct
answer ✔✔Listen to at least one full respiration in each location.
Use the diaphragm of the stethoscope.
A healthy client in their third trimester of pregnancy states that "baby is pushing on my lungs, and I can't
breathe deeply." What is the examiner's best reply? - correct answer ✔✔"What you are experiencing is
normal."
During palpation of the posterior chest wall, the examiner feels vibrations through the chest wall when
the client is talking. This would be documented as - correct answer ✔✔fremitus
When performing the physical assessment on a 4-month-old infant, the examiner notes that the child
has nasal flaring with sternal and intercostal retractions. What should the examiner's conclusion be? -
correct answer ✔✔The infant is in respiratory distress and it is an emergency.
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