
Respiratory Assessment Flashcard

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A 70-year-old client presents with dyspnea and orthopnea. Which assessment finding most likely indicates left-sided heart failure?
Back
Inspiratory crackles in bilateral lower lobes
Answer explanation
Rationale: Crackles suggest fluid backing up into the lungs, typical in left-sided heart failure. Right-sided heart failure causes peripheral edema and JVD
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A nurse auscultates coarse crackles in the posterior lower lobes. What condition is most consistent with this finding?
Back
Pulmonary edema
Answer explanation
Rationale: Coarse crackles are associated with fluid in the lungs, such as in pulmonary edema.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
During a respiratory assessment, the nurse percusses hyperresonance over the left lung field. What is the likely cause?
Back
Pneumothorax
Answer explanation
Rationale: Hyperresonance occurs when there is extra air, such as in pneumothorax
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A patient is using accessory muscles and has nasal flaring. What priority action should the nurse take?
Back
Notify the healthcare provider immediately
Answer explanation
Rationale: Use of accessory muscles and nasal flaring indicate respiratory distress.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which assessment technique is most effective for identifying consolidation in the lungs? Options: Inspection, Percussion, Tactile fremitus, Palpation of tracheal deviation
Back
Tactile fremitus
Answer explanation
Rationale: Increased fremitus indicates denser tissue, such as consolidation.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which respiratory pattern is most commonly associated with diabetic ketoacidosis? Options: Cheyne-Stokes, Biot’s respirations, Kussmaul respirations, Apneustic breathing
Back
Kussmaul respirations
Answer explanation
Rationale: Kussmaul breathing is rapid, deep breathing seen in metabolic acidosis (e.g., DKA).
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A nurse auscultates diminished breath sounds in the right lower lobe. What condition is most likely?
Back
Effusion
Answer explanation
Rationale: Fluid in the pleural space dampens sound transmission.
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