Abnormal percussion of lungs findings Correct Answer
Emphysema
-overdistended alveoli with destruction of septa
- pleura; effusion
- bronchiole obstruction
-hyperresonance (Pneumothorax)
Aging adult developmental competence (thorax and lungs)
Correct Answer decreased calcium can't expand lungs as much
could lead to a collapsed lung (pneumothorax)
Arm abnormalities Correct Answer lymphodema
, raynaud phenomenon
arteries Correct Answer pump oxygenated blood
strong walls to withstand high pressure system
dilate and constrict to control rate of blood flow
ischemia
peripheral arterial disease
At what stage of pregnancy may colostrum be expressed from
the breasts? Correct Answer 4th month
Auscultation Lungs Correct Answer maintain equal pattern
listen for breath sounds
adventitious sounds
and voice sounds
Barrel Chest APT Correct Answer 1:1
Bilateral edema Correct Answer may be seen in those with
heart failure or chronic venous insufficiency
Biots Correct Answer Irregular breathing; breaths vary in depth
and rate with periods of apnea; often associated with increased
intracranial pressure or damage to the medulla
Bronchophany Correct Answer Louder transmission of words
or letters in the area of consolidation
Cheyne stokes Correct Answer abnormal breathing pattern;
periods of dyspnea and apnea
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