2026 Exam Questions and
Correct Answers | New Update
What tools does one use to determine breath sounds? - ANSWER
✔✔Diaphragm stethoscope
What location is the bronchial sounds heard at? - ANSWER ✔✔along
bronchial tube of neck
What is a normal sound of bronchial noises? - ANSWER ✔✔equal
loudness of breathing in/ out
,Where can you hear Bronchovesicular sounds? - ANSWER
✔✔Around area of the sternum
Spinal column of back (vertebral line)
What should the sounds of the bronchovesicular sounds be? -
ANSWER ✔✔Moderate pitch
Where can you hear the vesicular sounds at? - ANSWER ✔✔around
the peripheral of the lungs
What should a normal vesicular sound be? - ANSWER ✔✔Soft
Low pitched
What is tachypnea? - ANSWER ✔✔Rapid-shallow breathing
Approximately 24+ respiratory rate
What is tachypnea associated with? - ANSWER ✔✔- Exercise
- Fever
- Pneumonia
- Anxiety
- Fear
, What is hyperventilation? - ANSWER ✔✔increase in respiratory rate
that is deep sounding
What is hyperventilation associated with? - ANSWER ✔✔- over
dosage
- anxiety
Why is hyperventilation a major concern? - ANSWER ✔✔- large
volumes of air are being inhaled at a fast rate
- increases gas exchange at a large rate
- causes a decrease in CO2 levels
What does hyperventilation cause? - ANSWER ✔✔respiratory
alkalosis
What is bradypnea? - ANSWER ✔✔Slow / regular breathing patterns
What is bradypnea associated with? - ANSWER ✔✔- drugs
- sleep medications
What is hypoventilation - ANSWER ✔✔Irregular / shallow breathing
What does hypoventilation cause? - ANSWER ✔✔Respiratory
acidosis (CO2 levels increase)
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