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Abnormal sounds that can be auscultated over the lung fields are called
- A. Crackles
- B. Wheezes
- C. Rhonchi
- D. Stridor
- E. Pleural friction rub
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Abnormal lung sounds include crackles (rattling sounds), wheezes (high-pitched whistling), rhonchi (low-pitched rattling), stridor (high-pitched sound during breathing), and pleural friction rub (grating sound due to pleural inflammation).
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What assessments should you make of the lower extremities in an initial shift assessment?
- A. Pulse strength, edema, skin condition, range of motion
- B. Capillary refill, temperature, sensation, strength
- C. Color, pulses, edema, mobility
- D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lower extremity assessment includes pulse strength, edema, skin condition, range of motion, capillary refill, temperature, sensation, strength, color, and mobility.
Which of the following assessment findings may provide you with neurological status data?
- A. Thick, dirty hair
- B. Lethargy
- C. Color of the lower extremities
- D. Edema of the left hand and arm
- E. Pulse rate of 44 bpm
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lethargy is a neurological finding indicating altered mental status, while other options relate to physical appearance or circulatory issues.
While assessing the patient's oral mucosa, you detect severely unpleasant sour breath. What is the correct medical terminology for this finding?
- A. Halitosis
- B. Fetor oris
- C. Malodor
- D. Xerostomia
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath, including sour or unpleasant odors from the mouth.
Which lobe(s) of the lungs is(are) not accessible for auscultation posteriorly?
- A. The left upper lobe
- B. The left lower lobe
- C. The right upper lobe
- D. The right middle lobe
- E. The right lower lobe
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The right middle lobe is located anteriorly and laterally, not accessible posteriorly.
Which of the two heart sounds is the loudest?
- A. S1
- B. S2
- C. S3
- D. S4
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: S1 is typically louder than S2 because it involves the closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves, which produce a stronger sound.