Question 1

Which breath sound is soft and low-pitched?*

A. Vesicular

B. Bronchial

C. Bronchovesicular

D. Stridor

Question 2

An example of a nursing diagnosis for a respiratory issue is:*

A. Ineffective airway clearance

B. Risk for obesity

C. Deficient fluid volume

D. Acute confusion

Question 3

The most common pulmonary cause of chest pain is:*

A. Pneumothorax

B. Pleuritis

C. Heart attack

D. Gastric reflux

Question 4

Wheezing is caused by:*

A. Fluid in alveoli

B. Constricted airways

C. Normal airflow

D. Coughing

Question 5

Friction rub occurs due to:*

A. Air in pleural cavity

B. Inflamed pleural surfaces rubbing together

C. Narrowed airways

D. Fluid in bronchi

Question 6

Orthopnea refers to:*

A. Shortness of breath while standing

B. Difficulty breathing while lying flat

C. Pain when inhaling

D. Shallow rapid breathing

Question 7

A “tripod position” is typically seen in:*

A. Resting patients

B. Patients with respiratory distress

C. Sleeping patients

D. Postoperative recovery

Question 8

Which breath sound has a 1:1 inspiration-expiration ratio?*

A. Bronchial

B. Bronchovesicular

C. Vesicular

D. Wheeze

Question 9

Fine crackles are best heard:*

A. During expiration

B. During inspiration

C. While coughing

D. Only in upper lobes

Question 10

Adventitious sounds include all EXCEPT:*

A. Crackles

B. Wheeze

C. Vesicular

D. Rhonchi

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