NSG3160 FINAL PAPER 2026 ACCURATE
ANSWER SET
◉What is quality?. Answer: Rustling sound of wind in trees
◉What is normal location?. Answer: Over peripheral lung fields
when air flows through smaller bronchioles and alveoli
◉What is tactile fremitus?. Answer: Palpable vibration from the
larynx
◉How is tactile fremitus assessed?. Answer: Use a palmar base of
the fingers and have the patient say 'ninety-nine'. Vibrations should
feel the same in the corresponding areas on each side
◉How is diaphragmatic excursion done?. Answer: Assessing the
posterior side
◉How should you assess chest expansion?. Answer: Place thumbs
together posteriorly on the thoracic cage and have the patient take a
deep breath. NORMAL - Hands move apart symmetrically
ANSWER SET
◉What is quality?. Answer: Rustling sound of wind in trees
◉What is normal location?. Answer: Over peripheral lung fields
when air flows through smaller bronchioles and alveoli
◉What is tactile fremitus?. Answer: Palpable vibration from the
larynx
◉How is tactile fremitus assessed?. Answer: Use a palmar base of
the fingers and have the patient say 'ninety-nine'. Vibrations should
feel the same in the corresponding areas on each side
◉How is diaphragmatic excursion done?. Answer: Assessing the
posterior side
◉How should you assess chest expansion?. Answer: Place thumbs
together posteriorly on the thoracic cage and have the patient take a
deep breath. NORMAL - Hands move apart symmetrically