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11 Cards in this Set
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Increased tactile fremitus would be evident in an individual who has which of the following conditions?
A. Emphysema B. Pneumonia C. Crepitus D. Pneumothorax |
B. Pneumonia
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A clinical manifestation common in an individual with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is:
A. periodic breathing patterns. B. pursed-lip breathing. C. unequal chest expansion. D. hyperventilation. |
B. pursed-lip breathing.
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The thoracic cage is defined by all of the following except the:
A. sternum. B. ribs. C. costochondral junction. D. diaphragm. |
C. costochondral junction.
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Inspiration is primarily facilitated by which of the following muscles?
A. Diaphragm and abdominus rectus B. Trapezia and sternomastoids C. Internal intercostals and abdominal D. Diaphragm and intercostals |
D. Diaphragm and intercostals
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Which of the following voice sounds would be a normal finding?
A. The voice transmission is distinct and sounds close to the ear. B. The "eeeee" sound is clear and sounds like "eeeee". C. The whispered sound is transmitted clearly. D. Whispered “1-2-3” is audible and distinct. |
B. The "eeeee" sound is clear and sounds like "eeeee".
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The gradual loss of intraalveolar septa and a decreased number of alveoli in the lungs of the elderly cause:
A. hyperventilation. B. spontaneous atelectasis. C. decreased surface area for gas exchange. D. decreased dead space. |
C. decreased surface area for gas exchange.
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The function of the trachea and bronchi is to:
A. transport gases between the environment and the lung parenchyma. B. condense inspired air for better gas exchange. C. moisturize air for optimum respiration. D. increase air turbulence and velocity for maximum gas transport |
A. transport gases between the environment and the lung parenchyma.
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Stridor is a high-pitched, inspiratory crowing sound commonly associated with:
A. upper airway obstruction. B. atelectasis. C. congestive heart failure. D. pneumothorax. |
A. upper airway obstruction.
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Percussion of the chest is:
A. a useful technique for identifying small lesions in lung tissue. B. helpful only in identifying surface alterations of lung tissue. C. is not influenced by the overlying chest muscle and fat tissue. D. normal if a dull note is elicited |
B. helpful only in identifying surface alterations of lung tissue.
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Which of the following correctly expresses the relationship to the lobes of the lungs and their anatomic position?
A. Upper lobes—lateral chest B. Upper lobes—posterior chest C. Lower lobes—posterior chest D. Lower lobes—anterior chest |
C. Lower lobes—posterior chest
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An increase in the transverse diameter of the chest cage in a pregnant female is due to a(n):
A. compensatory increase in respiratory parenchyma. B. increase in estrogen. C. increase in surfactant. D. increase in tidal volume. |
B. increase in estrogen.
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