Author Question: Upon auscultation of breath sounds, a nurse hears popping noises on inspiration and expiration. ... (Read 113 times)

xroflmao · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Upon auscultation of breath sounds, a nurse hears popping noises on inspiration and expiration. 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

A client has been admitted to the emergency department with a head injury that has required the insertion of an artificial oral airway. What is the primary purpose of this intervention?

A) To prevent aspiration of saliva or secretions
B) To prevent the client's tongue from obstructing the airway
C) To bypass the nasal portion of the client's airway
D) To prevent injury to the client's oral mucosa

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

Answer to Question 1

A
Adventitious breath sounds include fine or coarse crackles, sonorous and sibilant wheezes, pleural friction rub, and stridor; these are abnormal breath sounds present in various respiratory conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or tuberculosis.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
An oral airway is used to ensure airway patency by preventing the tongue from obstructing the upper airway. It does not bypass the airway, prevent aspiration, or protect the oral mucosa.