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Kenneth Bronson (Pneumonia); Questions & Answers 100% Verified The nurse is auscultating lung sounds. What lung sound is associated with narrowing of the airway? A. Bronchophony B. Wheezes C. Crackles D. Egophony Correct answer-B. Wheezing Rationale: Wheezing is a high-pitched, musical s...

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The nurse is auscultating lung sounds. What lung sound is associated with narrowing of the
airway?

A. Bronchophony

B. Wheezes

C. Crackles

D. Egophony Correct answer-B. Wheezing




Rationale: Wheezing is a high-pitched, musical sound associated with airway narrowing.
Crackles are described as a popping sound heard during inspiration from fluid or delayed
opening of collapsed alveoli. Bronchophony or egophony can be auscultated when there is
increased lung density from pneumonia and pulmonary edema.




A patient experiencing respiratory distress at home from pneumonia is brought to the hospital
and upon presentation requires intubation. How would the nurse classify this type of
pneumonia?

A. Ventilator-associated pneumonia

B. Health care-associated pneumonia

C. Community-acquired pneumonia

D. Hospital-acquired pneumonia Correct answer-C. Community-acquired pneumonia




Rationale: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is pneumonia occurring in the community or
within less than 48 hours of hospital admission. Health care-associated pneumonia (HCAP)

, Kenneth Bronson (Pneumonia); Questions &
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occurs in a nonhospitalized patient with extensive health care contact. Hospital-acquired
pneumonia (HAP) occurs 48 hours or more after hospital admission. Ventilator-associated
pneumonia (VAP) is a type of HAP that develops 48 hours or more after intubation.




Which of the following represent initial signs and symptoms of a patient in respiratory distress?
(Select all that apply.)

A. Dyspnea

B. Fever

C. Tachypnea

D. Hypoxemia

E. Cyanosis Correct answer-A. Dyspnea

C. Tachypnea

D. Hypoxemia



Rationale: Dyspnea and tachypnea accompanied by low oxygen in the blood are associated with
respiratory distress. Cyanosis is a very late indicator of hypoxia to the tissues. Fever is an
indication of infection.




The patient experiencing an anaphylactic reaction may experience which of the following signs
and symptoms? (Select all that apply.)

A. Bronchospasm

B. Pallor

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