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CharlieWard

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Describe where to auscultate the apical pulse for an average size adult.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Match the breath sound with the appropriate description.
 
  1) High-pitched sound heard on inspiration in infants
  2) High-pitched, continuous musical sound
  3) High-pitched popping or low-pitched bubbling sounds
  4) Low-pitched continuous sounds that clear with coughing
  5) Labored, snoring sound
 
  ____ 1. Crackles
 
  ____ 2. Rhonchi
 
  ____ 3. Stridor
 
  ____ 4. Wheezes
 
  ____ 5. Stertor


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wshriver

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Auscultate at approximately 3 inches to the left of adult sternum at the fourth, fifth, or sixth intercostal spaces in the midclavicular line.
Apical pulse is heard at the apex of the heart. The position of the apex of the heart is different for a child than an adult.

Answer to Question 2

1. ANS: 3
2. ANS: 4
3. ANS: 5
4. ANS: 1
5. ANS: 2


CharlieWard

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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