Respiratory System Percussion Quiz

What is the primary purpose of percussion in a chest examination?

• To determine if the area is air-filled, fluid-filled, or solid

• To assess the patient's breathing pattern

• To check for skin abnormalities

• To measure the patient's heart rate

Which of the following is NOT a step in the percussion procedure?

• Listening for heart sounds

• Ensuring the percussive movement originates at the wrist

• Striking the middle phalanx with the tip of the right middle finger

• Comparing one side of the body to the other

What sound indicates a possible massive consolidation during percussion?

• Resonant sound

• Dull sound

• High-pitched sound

• Flat sound

How is the diaphragmatic excursion measured?

• By checking the patient's pulse

• By assessing the color of the skin

• By counting the number of breaths per minute

• By measuring the distance between two anatomical landmarks

What is the normal range for diaphragmatic excursion?

• 1 to 2 cm

• 3 to 5 cm

• 6 to 8 cm

• 9 to 10 cm