Assessing the Thorax and Lungs / Questions &
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Terms in this set (5)
Which of the following Symmetrical chest expansion
indicates normal
respiratory function? Rationale: Symmetrical chest expansion is a sign of normal
respiratory function. Nasal flaring is not a normal finding and
may be a sign of respiratory distress. Use of accessory
A. Symmetrical
muscles is not a normal finding and may be a sign of
chestexpansion respiratory distress. Lip pursing is not a normal finding and is
B. Nasal flaring often taught to COPD patients to control shortness of breath.
C. Use of
accessorymuscles
D. Lip pursing
When palpating the Tenderness
thorax, which of the Pulsations Masses
following would be an
abnormal finding? Rationale: All three of the answers are considered abnormal
findings. Tenderness, pulsations, and masses are not a normal
finding when palpating the thorax.
A. Tenderness
B. Pulsations
C. Masses
D. All of the above
Expertly Verified Answers, .
Terms in this set (5)
Which of the following Symmetrical chest expansion
indicates normal
respiratory function? Rationale: Symmetrical chest expansion is a sign of normal
respiratory function. Nasal flaring is not a normal finding and
may be a sign of respiratory distress. Use of accessory
A. Symmetrical
muscles is not a normal finding and may be a sign of
chestexpansion respiratory distress. Lip pursing is not a normal finding and is
B. Nasal flaring often taught to COPD patients to control shortness of breath.
C. Use of
accessorymuscles
D. Lip pursing
When palpating the Tenderness
thorax, which of the Pulsations Masses
following would be an
abnormal finding? Rationale: All three of the answers are considered abnormal
findings. Tenderness, pulsations, and masses are not a normal
finding when palpating the thorax.
A. Tenderness
B. Pulsations
C. Masses
D. All of the above
