STUDY GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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DETAILED / VERIFIED
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ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
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, Factors Increase Risk for Resp. Infection - ANS -Older than 65 years
-Cigarette smoking/vaping
-Residing in extended-care facilities
-Chronic respiratory disorders
-Congenital or chronic cardiovascular disease
-Chronic renal disease
-DM or chronic metabolic disorder
-Compromised immune system
Preventing Respiratory Disorders - ANS -Practice hand hygiene
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-Stay out of crowds, especially during cold and flu season
-Refrain from smoking
-Avoid known allergens as much as possible
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-Maintain in adequate nutrition and obtain sufficient rest; helps keep immune system healthy
Vesicular Breath Sounds - ANS -over lung tissue to level of 6th intercostal space
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-low to medium pitch with soft whooshing quality
-inspiration is 2-3 times as long as expiration
Bronchovesicular Breath Sounds - ANS -over mainstem bronchi, below the level of the
clavicles, beside sternum, posteriorly; between scapulae
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-moderate to high pitch with a hollow, muffled quality
-equal time for inspiration and expiration
Bronchial Breath Sounds - ANS -over trachea, above sternal notch
-high pitch with loud, harsh, tubular quality
-inspiration is half the time as expiration
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Wheezing - ANS -whistling, musical, high-pitched sound
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Rhonchi - ANS -low-pitched, rattling sounds cause by secretions in larger air passages
Crackles - ANS -produced by air passing through moisture in smaller airways
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Fine Crackles - ANS -high-pitched and can be heard in patients with atelectasis, fibrosis,
pneumonia, or early CHF
-sounds like rubbing hairs between fingers close to ears
Coarse Crackles - ANS -loud and low-pitched, heard in patients with bronchitis, pulmonary
edema, and resolving pneumonia
Pleural Friction Rub - ANS -grating or scratchy sound, pain stops when patient holds their
breath
-sounds like creaky shoe leather or a squeaky door