HA QUIZ CARDS THORAX Flashcards
Which respiratory pattern is characterized by periods of deep breathing alternating with periods of apnea
Cheyne - stokes
Which condition is typically associated with wheezing
Asthma
What is the effect of hypercapnia on respiratory rate
Increase the respiratory rate
Why are the 11th and 12th ribs referred to as floating ribs
not attached to sternum
attached only to vertebral column
both a & b correct
Where would you expect to find diminished breath sounds in a patient with right lung pneumonia
Over the right lung
Asymmetry of chest movement is indicative of
a rib fracture
What does a dull percussion note typically indicate during a physical examination
Presence of fluid or solid mass
Considering a patient smoking history, what factors are critical in assessing the risk for lung cancer
Age when smoking started
No. of years smoked
Type of cigarettes
all of the above
What are the two accessory muscles use in difficulty of breathing
Sternocleidomastoid
Trapezius
What critical observation is most concerning in a patient with suspected asthma
Sudden difficulty of breathing
Identify the lung lobe accessed through percussion at the 5th intercostal space on the right anterior side
Right middle lobe
Which structure is palpable at the level of the second intercostal space
Sternal angle
What does a shift in the tracheal position typically indicate
Pleural effusion
What finding on auscultation indicates air trapping in the lungs
Wheezing
Which assessment technique would best evaluate the presence of pleural effusion
Percussion
How would you assess for symmetric chest expansion
Observe the chest during deep breath
A respiratory rate less than 12 breaths per minute in adults is termed
Bradypnea
Egophony is characterized by
A clear “A” sound turning into a distinct “E”
What would be an appropriate action if you detect a pleural friction rub during auscultation
Document and monitor for changes
When assessing a patient who exhibits orthopnea, what would you infer as a likely cause
Heart problem
