Author Question: Upon auscultation of breath sounds, a nurse hears grating noises on inspiration. These sounds are ... (Read 113 times)

jc611 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Upon auscultation of breath sounds, a nurse hears grating noises on inspiration. These sounds are indicative of which of these conditions?

a. fluid accumulation in the lungs
b. inflammation of the pleura
c. obstructed or narrowed airways as in bronchospasm
d. obstruction due to secretions blocking the airway

Question 2

When a nurse is assisting a client who has a urinary catheter in place to ambulate, the drainage bag should be:

a. disconnected temporarily for the period of ambulation
b. carried by the client
c. carried by the nurse
d. kept below the level of the bladder

coreycathey · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Auscultation of the duration, pitch, and intensity of breath sounds at different locations provides additional information about respiratory status. A grating noise on inspiration may be caused from inflammation of the pleura.

Answer to Question 2

D
For a client who has a urinary catheter in place, the drainage bag should remain below the level of the bladder at all times to prevent any backflow of urine.