Author Question: When conducting a health assessment, which finding would be recorded as crackles? a. High-pitched ... (Read 48 times)

bio_gurl · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

When conducting a health assessment, which finding would be recorded as crackles?

a. High-pitched sounds in the lung bases on inspiration
b. Continuous low-pitched snoring sounds over major bronchi
c. Squeaky musical sounds on expiration
d. Coarse grating sounds on inspiration and expiration

Question 2

The nurse explains that the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 used in extended-care facilities is designed to

a. identify ethnic populations in long-term care.
b. group residents into specified activity levels.
c. organize information relative to diagnostic categories.
d. make assessment processes more consistent.

wshriver · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Crackles are adventitious breath sounds heard on inspiration that sound like cracking paper. Frequently, these sounds can be cleared by coughing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The MDS 3.0 is meant to standardize assessments and make them more reliable. MDS 3.0 is a computerized comprehensive assessment tool that justifies government funding.