The nurse is auscultating a client's chest for breath sounds. In which situation should the nurse expect to auscultate increased breath sounds?

When bronchial breath sounds are auscultated in the trachea.

When the client is experiencing excessive sneezing from a tree pollen allergy.

When the client is resting in bed and not experiencing respiratory issues.

When the bronchial tree is is obstructed by secretions.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. When bronchial breath sounds are auscultated in the trachea.

Auscultating bronchial breath sounds in the trachea is a normal finding, as the trachea is close to the upper airway, and this is where bronchial sounds are normally heard. However, if these sounds are heard in the peripheral lung fields, it can indicate an abnormal condition.

B. When the client is experiencing excessive sneezing from a tree pollen allergy.

Excessive sneezing due to allergies would not typically result in increased breath sounds. Allergies may cause nasal congestion, but they don't directly lead to increased breath sounds.

C. When the client is resting in bed and not experiencing respiratory issues.

If a client is at rest and not experiencing any respiratory issues, breath sounds should typically be normal. There would be no reason to expect increased breath sounds in this scenario.

D. When the bronchial tree is obstructed by secretions.

Increased breath sounds, such as wheezing or rhonchi, can be auscultated when there is an obstruction in the bronchial tree due to secretions, narrowing of the airways, or other causes. These sounds are typically abnormal and indicate an issue with air movement through the airways.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Perform the confrontation test:

The confrontation test is a basic visual field screening test. It assesses the peripheral vision by having the patient cover one eye and the examiner covers the opposite eye. The patient and the examiner then bring their fingers into the visual field from the periphery, and the patient indicates when they see the fingers.

B. Ask the patient to read the print on a handheld Jaeger card:

Jaeger cards are used for near vision testing. The patient reads progressively smaller print to assess their near vision acuity.

C. Determine the patient's ability to read newsprint at a distance of 12 to 14 inches:

This method assesses near vision. It is often used informally in clinical settings, where the patient is asked to read a newspaper or similar print at a comfortable reading distance.

D. Use the Snellen chart positioned 20 feet away from the patient:

The Snellen chart is a standardized chart used for visual acuity testing. It is placed 20 feet away from the patient, and the patient is asked to read the letters or symbols on the chart with one eye covered at a time.

A. The atria contract toward the end of diastole and push the remaining blood into the ventricles. B. The atria contract during systole and attempt to push against closed valves. C. Atrial kick is the pressure exerted against the atria as the ventricles contract during systole. D. Contraction of the atria at the beginning of diastole can be felt as a palpitation.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. The atria contract toward the end of diastole and push the remaining blood into the ventricles.

This choice is correct. During atrial systole (atrial contraction), the atria contract, pushing the remaining blood into the ventricles. This additional filling of the ventricles optimizes cardiac output.

B. The atria contract during systole and attempt to push against closed valves.

This statement is incorrect. The atria do not contract during systole; they contract during diastole (atrial systole) to fill the ventricles.

C. Atrial kick is the pressure exerted against the atria as the ventricles contract during systole.

This statement is incorrect. Atrial kick refers to the atrial contraction, not the pressure exerted against the atria.

D. Contraction of the atria at the beginning of diastole can be felt as a palpitation.

This statement is not entirely accurate. A palpitation is a sensation of rapid or strong heartbeat, which might be felt during various cardiac events, not specifically during atrial contraction at the beginning of diastole.

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