Exam 16: Bedside Assessment of the Patient

While palpating the thorax of a patient who repeats the words "ninety-nine," you note a localized area of decreased tactile fremitus on the lower right side. Which of the following could explain this finding? 1) Atelectasis on the right 2) Right-sided lower pneumothorax 3) Right-sided lower pleural effusion 4) Obstruction of a bronchus in the right lung

Which of the following represent proper chest auscultation technique? 1) The practitioner should begin auscultation at the lung bases. 2) The patient should be instructed to breathe through an open mouth. 3) The patient should be placed in a comfortable upright position. 4) The patient should avoid deeply inhaling because it can mask certain lung sounds.

In patients with chronic respiratory disease, what does pedal edema indicate?

An increase in intensity and clarity of vocal resonance because of enhanced transmission of sound is referred to as which of the following?

Diastolic murmurs are generally associated with which of the following? 1) Stenotic semilunar valve 2) Incompetent atrioventricular (AV) valve 3) Incompetent semilunar valve 4) Stenotic atrioventricular valve

What two factors determine cardiac output?

Which of the following factors has minimal or no impact on the effectiveness of the patient's cough?

Which of the following are critical elements of a patient's past medical history? 1) Childhood diseases 2) Prior major illnesses or surgery 3) Marital status 4) Drugs and immunizations

Which of the following sites is closest to core body temperature?

What is the most common cause of hypothermia?

During auscultation of a patient's chest, you hear abnormal discontinuous "bubbling" sounds at the lung bases. Which of the following chart entries best describes this finding?

Which of the following is most commonly associated with tripodding?

What does the presence of stridor indicate?

Which of the following would cause an increase in tactile fremitus?

Which of the following are common causes of tachypnea? 1) Hypoxemia 2) Exercise 3) Narcotic overdose 4) Metabolic acidosis

A 55-year-old patient has been smoking a pack and a half of cigarettes (30 cigarettes) per day for 30 years. What is the patient's smoking history?

Inspiratory crackles in patients without excess secretions are most commonly associated with which of the following?

What is the area of the anterior chest wall overlying the heart called?

Which of the following terms is used to describe coughing up blood-streaked sputum?

What is the most common cause of pedal edema?