A condition associated with a chronic cough that produces copious amounts of purulent sputum is most
likely; bronchiectasis
When performing a respiratory assessment on a 4-year-old child, further evaluation is warranted in the
presence of; supraclavicular retractions
When percussing the chest in a patient who has left sided heart failure, the sound emanated would be;
resonant
Stridor heard louder in the neck than over the chest wall indicates; a partial obstruction in the larynx
The middle section of the thoracic cavity containing the esophagus, trachea, heart, and great vessels is
the; mediastinum
An acute viral illness that presents with a burning retrosternal discomfort and a dry cough is suggestive
of; tracheobronchitis
On auscultation of the chest, if the patient says “ninety-nine” and it is clearly heard, this is indicative of;
lung density in the area
When percussing the right upper posterior area of the chest, a dullness replaces the resonance sound
usually heard in the lung. This sound would be suggestive of; lobar pneumonia
When percussing the posterior chest, which one of the following techniques would be omitted? Percuss
the areas over the scapular.
Then angle of Louis is a useful place to start counting ribs. This landmark is located; on the manubrium
and body of the sternum.
When auscultating breath sounds, use the diaphragm of the stethoscope by placing it initially on the;
posterior chest at the cervical 7 level.
Orthopnea is typically associated with hall of the following conditions except; pulmonary embolus.
When percussing the lower posterior chest, begin by; standing on the side rather than directly behind
the patient.
Breath sounds heard over the periphery of the lung fields are; vesicular
When inspecting the chest fo..r respirato..ry effo..rt, which o..ne o..f the fo..llo..wing is no..t part o..f the
inspectio..n?Assessment fo..r tactile fremitus.
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