FINAL EXAM REVIEW Flashcards
When are crackles/rales usually heard?
during inspiration
What causes crackles/rales to be heard?
air flowing by liquid - may be fine or coarse
When are friction rubs usually heard?
inspiration and expiration
What do friction rubs sound like?
dry, rubbing, crackling sound
What causes friction rub sounds?
inflammation of the pleural space
When is wheezing heard?
continuously both through inspiration and expiration
Crackles/rales are associated with what respiratory conditions?
bronchitis, pneumonia, fibrosis, CHF
With the percussion test, a flat/dull sound would indicate…
too much solid matter compared to air
With the percussion test, a hyperresonant sound would indicate…
trapped air (emphysema??)
DB would be best for a client with…
chronic bronchitis
Pursed lip breathing would be best for a client with…
emphysema
