Common chest assessment findings in a patient with atelectasis ...

[jenna1]

Common chest assessment findings in a patient with atelectasis include:
 
  1. increased tactile fremitus.
  2. dull percussion note.
  3. crackles.
  4. bronchial breath sounds.
  a. 4
  b. 1, 2
  c. 3, 4
  d. 1, 2, 3, 4

Question 2

After gastric bypass surgery, a patient is showing tachypnea. What is the best explanation for this?
 
  a. Diaphragmatic apraxia
  b. Postoperative pain
  c. Low-grade fever
  d. Anesthetic sedation

[zacnyjessica]

Answer to Question 1

D
Bronchial breath sounds and crackles are commonly heard in a patient with atelectasis. Increased tactile fremitus and a dull percussion note are also commonly found because there is less air in the lungs.

Answer to Question 2

B
Postoperative pain will limit the depth of a patient's breath. As a result, the patient breathes faster than normal. Diaphragmatic apraxia and anesthetic sedation will lead to shallow breathing and a slow respiratory rate. A low-grade fever does not usually lead to tachypnea.