NUR 2180 Module 8 Respiratory Quiz
- What are some examples of artifact (extraneous) sounds?
Answer
These sounds are any movement that you or the patient makes that is not coming from the lungsa
Movement of stethoscope tubing (from you or the patient) Fingers moving on stethoscope Movement of drapes/clothing/gown/sheets Rustling hair on patient's chest Heart monitor cords hitting the stethoscope
- What is the tripod position?
Answer
• The tripod position is when the patient is leaning forward arms braced against knees
• This position allows for more leverage so the muscles involved in respiration can aid in expiration
Abnormal
- Adventitious sounds
Answer
medical term for respiratory noises beyond that of normal breath sounds. 1 / 2
- What are the 3 types of Adventitious sounds
Answer
Bronchophony
Egophony
Whispered pectoriloquy
- Bronchophony
Answer
æindistinct voice sound is the expected finding. Normally if the client says ninety- nine repeatedly it will sound soft, muffled, and unclear. However in an area of consolidation which is increased density as in pneumonia, the sound will be clearer and more understandable.
- Egophony
Answer
Have the client repeat "e-e-e-e," which normally will sound like "e-e-e" through the stethoscope. However, if there is a consolidation it removes the higher frequency sounds so you will hear more of an "a-a-a" sound.
- Whispered pectoriloquy
Answer
the client whispers "1-2-3". Normally you would hear a muffled, faint sound, more like puffs of air. However, if there is a small consolidation, you will hear the "1-2-3" a little more clearly or, if it large, it will be very clear, as if they are whispering into your stethoscope directly.
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