Asked by Autumn Henkle on Jul 15, 2024
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A nurse is documenting a patient's breath sounds.Rhonchi are heard as:
A) loud,low-pitched,coarse sounds.
B) high-pitched,musical squeaks.
C) dry,grating sounds on inspiration.
D) high-pitched,fine sounds at the end of inspiration.
Rhonchi
A coarse, rattling respiratory sound somewhat resembling snoring, usually caused by obstruction or secretion in the larger airways.
Low-pitched
Describes a sound that is deep and has a frequency at the lower end of the hearing range.
- Comprehend and elucidate the evaluation and recording of vital signs and cardiac auscultations.
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RN
Robert NesbittJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Rhonchi are loud,low-pitched,rumbling,coarse sounds heard most often during inspiration or expiration;they may be cleared by coughing.Wheezes are high-pitched,continuous,musical sounds like a squeak heard continuously during inspiration or expiration;they are usually louder on expiration and do not clear with coughing.Pleural friction rub has a dry,grating quality heard best during inspiration and does not clear with coughing;it is heard loudest over the lower lateral anterior surface.Fine crackles are high-pitched fine,short,interrupted crackling sounds heard during the end of inspiration;they usually are not cleared with coughing.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend and elucidate the evaluation and recording of vital signs and cardiac auscultations.
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