Which of the following defines fremitus?
A. A crackling or grating sound; in the lungs, associated with lung disease; also occurs when two ends of a broken bone rub together
B. Vibrations that can be felt externally when breathing or speaking
C. The abnormal sound of friction caused by inflamed tissues rubbing together
D. An abnormal sound heard during lung auscultation that is caused by air rushing through mucosal secretions in or swollen tissues of the bronchioles
Question 2
Which of the following BEST defines the comprehensive general multisystem physical examination?
A. Documentation of eight or more organ systems or body areas that have been examined by the clinician
B. Documentation of nine or more organ systems or body areas
C. Documentation of a complete examination of a single organ system and any other symptomatic (or related) body areas or organ systems
D. Documentation of at least two elements identified by a bullet for each examined organ system or body area, with at least nine areas/systems examined
Lungs: RUL = Right Upper Lobe, RML = Right Middle Lobe, RLL = Right Lower Lobe, LUL = Left Upper Lob
Pattern for Tactile Fremitus, Posterior Thorax
Auscultation. The stethoscope is pressed against the body wall to listen for sound waves associated
Lungs
Venous return to the heart and blood flow to the lungs.
Lobes and Fissures of the Lungs