The vibration created by percussion penetrates the lung to ...

[rachel9]

The vibration created by percussion penetrates the lung to approximately what depth?
 
  a. 1 to 2 cm
  b. 3 to 5 cm
  c. 5 to 7 cm
  d. 8 to 10 cm

Question 2

Soft, muffled sounds heard mainly during inspiration over the peripheral lung parenchyma best describe which of the following breath sounds?
 
  a. Vesicular
  b. Bronchovesicular
  c. Bronchial
  d. Tracheal

[aliotak]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The vibration created by percussion penetrates the lung to a depth of 5 to 7 cm below the chest wall.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
When auscultating over the lung parenchyma of a healthy individual, soft, muffled sounds are heard. These normal breath sounds, referred to as vesicular breath sounds, are lower in pitch and intensity than bronchovesicular breath sounds. Vesicular sounds are heard primarily during inha-lation, with only a minimal exhalation component (Table 16-2).

[rachel9]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[kusterl]

Gracias!